Have a n-ice one!
A recent visit to the Botanical Gardens
In a cold snap
Was the icing on the cake (or dome of the greenhouse).
Disobeying the sign that says: Don’t walk on the grass
Is only something for people who don’t get cold feet.
(The snow was way beyond our knees.)
The bare branches
Looked tree-mendous against the setting sun.
Meanwhile, inside the greenhouse-cafe,
The sun created a beautiful mosaic of gold.
And then it was outside for a family snap –
Yes, we were all playing n-icely
With our ice sabres.
Wishing you all a n-ice holiday!
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Isn’t winter beautiful!! These photos capture the elegance of the frigid season.
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2012 at 16:18
OH So Magnificent!!! Merry Christmas and Happy HOlidays!!
December 24, 2012 at 16:19
Sabres? Those are magic wands! :-p
December 24, 2012 at 16:24
To you and yours too! have a great time.
December 24, 2012 at 16:26
Maraviulhosas fotos pra refrescar o nosso calorão insuportável por aqui! beijos,FELIZ NATAL! chica
December 24, 2012 at 16:41
That looks like some deep snow! What a beautiful winter wonderland. Thank you for sharing with us! Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2012 at 17:05
Merry Christmas!!!!
December 24, 2012 at 17:10
Beautiful compositions, invigorating look to see this beauty. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of joy with your loved ones. Leovi.
December 24, 2012 at 17:15
Just beautiful, Fi! And most of all, your beautiful family sparkling in the snow!
December 24, 2012 at 17:16
Stunning photographs! The greenhouse and ice lawn was fascinating… Glad to see your family there
My best wishes and seasons greeting to you all.
December 24, 2012 at 17:22
oh, so cute! and brisk! eek!
December 24, 2012 at 17:28
wow…how magical…love the ice…and the smiles….merry christmas~~~
December 24, 2012 at 17:40
Beautiful winter shots!
December 24, 2012 at 17:42
Icy outside, but those smiles warm my heart! Great photos of the season Fi. Enjoy your family during the holidays!
December 24, 2012 at 17:45
Lovely, Merry Christmas
Jim
December 24, 2012 at 17:54
Beautiful photographs!! Merry Christmas to You and your family!
December 24, 2012 at 18:06
Lady Fi, Lovely images! You have a wonderful family there, beautiful photo! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
December 24, 2012 at 19:13
Ice sabers! You guys are cuties.
I really love your photos, Lady. I look forward to seing a glimpse into your life.
I’m quite the voyeur.
Merry Christmas, LadyFi. It has been a pleasure “getting to know you” this year.
December 24, 2012 at 19:18
HA…. LOVE that last photo… LOL How fun!
December 24, 2012 at 19:45
A lovely day, indeed – and Happy Christmas to you and yours…!
December 24, 2012 at 20:02
Lovely pictures…God Jul! Hoppas tomten har varit hos er!!
December 24, 2012 at 20:39
They are all playing in the snow, lovely.
December 24, 2012 at 21:09
Thank you for so many beautiful images – today and all year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
And, in our hot summer, today’s images were especially stunning and welcome.
December 24, 2012 at 22:40
Sweet!! Have a joyous Christmas!
December 24, 2012 at 22:49
The first photo reminds me of a winter wedding cake. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
December 24, 2012 at 23:21
Brrrr-illiant!
Happy Christmas.
December 24, 2012 at 23:45
Merry Christmas! Your messages and photos always make me feel happy warm and uplifting. Have wonderful holidays!
December 25, 2012 at 01:21
Magical how you bring such warmth to chilly scenes. Wishing you a delightfully merry Christmas and happiest of New Years that will spill its blessings into the year ahead.
December 25, 2012 at 04:19
Pure, clean fun! I love it. These are marvelous. Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2012 at 04:31
Thank you for sharing pictures of your beautiful family as well as the beauty that is snow! I wish we had some in Arizona!!
December 25, 2012 at 06:08
Those are great winter photos! Hope your Christmas is warm and happy.
December 25, 2012 at 07:11
j’adore le premier cliché
December 25, 2012 at 08:14
Wow! Beautiful tree picture!
December 25, 2012 at 10:10
Beautiful pictures !
You are so lucky to have a white Christmas, we in Brussels sit in the rain !
December 25, 2012 at 10:17
Dear Lady Fi!
Joyful celebration of Christmas.
Wonderful pictures. Family wonderful!
Lucia
December 25, 2012 at 12:22
Fascinating captures!
Wish you and yours a marvelous Christmas!!
December 25, 2012 at 12:36
Merry white Christmas and have a wonderful holidays with your family member.
December 25, 2012 at 13:06
Stunning! Warmest, bestest wishes for a happy, healthy Holiday Season!
December 25, 2012 at 13:47
Merry Xmas to you and your family ~ Fantastic photography ~ of nature’s beauty ~ (A Creative Harbor aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)
December 25, 2012 at 14:32
Merry Christmas from Denmark, have a wonderful Holidays with your family.:)
xoxo
December 25, 2012 at 14:41
To you and your too!
Lovely funfilled capture!
December 25, 2012 at 16:04
I love that frosty greenhouse and your wonderful family. Have a very Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2012 at 16:11
Your pics do not need any story as they tell more than a story!!Merry X Mas, Lady Fi:)
December 25, 2012 at 16:42
Very nicely done! I really like the photo from inside the cafe as well as your family photo. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2012 at 16:47
Terrific captures. Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2012 at 17:21
Beautiful set of pictures, love the first one! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2012 at 18:47
Beautiful winter!
Happy Holidays Lady Fi!
December 25, 2012 at 19:50
I love the icicles on the dome!!! And the smiles on your family’s faces!!
Merry Christmas!!
December 25, 2012 at 20:05
merry christmas to you and yours!
xx
December 25, 2012 at 21:10
Merry Christmas to YOU and the family… I love that last photo. My favorite blogs are the personal ones that show their families and loved ones…You have a FABULOUS family!!!!!
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Betsy
December 25, 2012 at 21:52
Lovely shots and Happy Holidays.
December 25, 2012 at 22:49
Wonderful photographs, and the family pictures is so cheerful!
How cold is it over there?
December 26, 2012 at 00:27
What a fun, beautiful family photo. Look at all that snow. My word. We were threatened with tornadoes all day, but only saw high winds and rain. Had the a/c on this morning and now it’s cold enough for a fire. What a weird day. Merry Christmas to you!!
December 26, 2012 at 02:18
A very n-ice treat for all of us LadyFi
Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us
December 26, 2012 at 06:58
wonderful mood of the season
wishing you a Happy New Year
December 26, 2012 at 07:32
Nice captures! It’s wonderful to go to botanical garden in winter. It’S good to see that people are very joyful.
December 26, 2012 at 07:59
Lovely photos, as always. But…but…warmth! Give me warmth!
December 26, 2012 at 08:58
why don’t they let people ice skate there?
December 26, 2012 at 09:56
What a wonderFULL post… the best, of course, came last. Wishing you and your lovely family a beautiful holiday season with warmth in your heart and your home, Fi!
December 26, 2012 at 12:33
Great reflections. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas.
December 26, 2012 at 13:01
Wonderful images. I love that first picture – what an elaborate roof in itself, and then the “extra icing”…
December 26, 2012 at 15:08
So beautiful! We’ve not had any snow here yet, so it’s a joy to see your photos.
Merry Christmas! I hope you’ve had a wonderful time
December 26, 2012 at 16:22
Beautiful photos and even a lovely surprise with the last image top to bottom. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Greetings from London.
December 26, 2012 at 19:17
beautiful family you have. Wishing you all a Happy New Year.
December 26, 2012 at 20:33
such a beautiful family ..and what gorgeous photos at the ice gardens
December 26, 2012 at 23:06
What a fun outing. You always find and create the most beautiful photo settings. Your family is just beautiful, Fiona.
December 27, 2012 at 01:49
hee hee….
Ice sabers! What great fun!
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December 27, 2012 at 03:31
Lovely pictures and thanks for the Christmas greeting! Greetings to you and yours!!! Cheers, Danette
December 27, 2012 at 05:11
Great to see these beautiful shots, and the fun to be had.
December 27, 2012 at 07:51
It was lovely to see your family Fiona. Thanks for including them today – Dave
December 27, 2012 at 08:41
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you, family and friends Happy Holidays.
December 27, 2012 at 10:42
beautiful series and photos. well taken
December 27, 2012 at 15:48
Amazing photos of your family and the area around you. Gorgeous !
December 28, 2012 at 20:13
Too wonderful for words. Only missing thing is you need to get somebody else to snap the pic, to make it a complete family photo. thanks for the wonderful Christmas post, no less wonderful for reading it a few days late!
December 31, 2012 at 00:44
What a very beautiful family picture! I love those smiles, and yes the magic wands!
December 31, 2012 at 14:21
Ice sabers indeed! Great photo of your mighty warriors!
December 31, 2012 at 23:37