Black and White Tuesday

I didn't have time to do this post on Monday as I had intended. I am sorry about not posting much lately. The children are still sick and I have little time for anything. I did go out for a long walk on Sunday though.

While fall has been bursting with brights: gold, red, rust, yellow, and browns it is challenging to see the beauty in the lights and darks of the season.

 

The past few days there has been ample opportunity to catch shots of the flowers all dappled with raindrops.

As I said, I donned my cold weather gear Sunday and headed off for a much needed walk in the woods. Oh, this hour to myself after weeks of tending to flu-ridden children was pure bliss.

The trees look pretty stripped of their foliage after the recent frosty nights.

This fine creature posed for just a moment before scampering off. I have to admit that my photography hobby is helping me get out of the house this time of year when the living room's warmth and comfortable sofa is so very appealing.

Fru Sort is the last in this latest black and white series of matryoshkas and she is now in the shop.

The children are home again today, but I seem to have gotten a second wind after long talks with friends on the phone last night. Today is starting off very cozy, looking at bird books all together in bed, and now we are going to play go-fish (again).

Comments

[corry]

Lovely pictures! I hope you are all feeling better soon!

[Andi]

I hope the kids bounce back quickly.
In the meantime (and beyond), it is important to keep taking those precious moments for yourself.
Beautiful shots and lovely doll.
Andi :-)

[Gunnel Svensson]

Hej!
Så fina bilder från din promenad! Förstår hur skönt det var att komma ut, när du är hemma och inne mycket med sjuka barn.Hoppas de kryar på sig snart. Tack för hälnsingen på min blogg härmomdagen :-)

[Julie]

Boy I hope that flu bug go's away soon! I love all of your pictures, what a lovely place to live.

[Jacqueline]

Such gorgeous photos of black and white...i have soo much to learn from you when it comes to taking good photos! :)

Fru Sort is soo adorable. Sounds like fun time with your little ones. It's my turn to catch flu/cough/fever. Not fun at all. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you and yours!

[chicago sarah]

Hang in there...your children are so blessed to have a good mom like you! Warm/healthy thought from Chicago, headed your way.

[Lois from Sweet Somethings By Lois]

The picture of the cat is very striking.
Very nice pictures. It looks like you really took time to enjoy your surroundings.
I am hoping that your household is in the pink again really soon.
Lois