my favourite things/ the fast and furious

 

today was another of those days
skis on
dogs along side

only it was -5C and slippery

our trail was already packed with two grooves
the dogs didn't sink nearly as badly

and we flew

so much fun these days together
the sun on our faces
no breeze
only the freshness
lifting off the snow

the air tastes good
I shouted up through the swooshing of our skis
it was more than just the smell
it had savour
of pureness
and it
tasted
good

it was pure sweetness
a God gift

we
were
the
fast
and
furious
today

my favourite things

two dogs
my man
skis
sunshine
clear lungs
speed
laughter

home in one piece
contentment
thanksgiving
to the One
who gives
good
gifts

my favourite things

my favourite things/ back door skiing

out our backdoor we go
we call the dogs
get on our skis
and hit the trails

Eduardo is the adventurer
he likes to break new ground

I am the skier
I like it groomed and straight
fast and sleek

so we did the packed trails first
then headed into virgin snow
two hours of beauty
and laughter
exclamations and praise

passing rabbit paths
and moose
coyote
and fox
squirrel
and a mouse dragging its tail
grouse and raven
beaver
and
us

two people
two dogs
and the Maker of all this glory

a warm day
warm hearts
trees casting shadows
the Son casting sun rays
colour returning into the winter lands
rich blue sky
yellow in the willows
red thoughout the brush
green lichens and old man beard

birch and alder seeds
scattered for the birds

underground tunnels
for all the little animal folk
them nibbling bentover trees
caught in the deep snow
frozen chantarelles
leftover cranberries

All of us feasting in some way
on all of this glory

up hill
down hill
gliding and
resting
then
home again

skis off
up against the garage
a walk up the hill to the house
goats calling in the distance
spring birds singing from the tall trees
a warm fire waiting
a family weekend
a new holiday
for British Columbians

a fit just perfect
for us

back door skiing
my favourite things

My favourite things/ Mr Snowfriend

Mr Snowfriend on a lazy day
you rolled and rolled and rolled around
you found a scarf and doffed a hat
put on your smile
and laughed a lot
my dogs were happy too

my snowfriend

my favourite things