In years gone by, winter brought visions of sugar plums and brilliantly white snowy days, like these.

With icicles nearly a yard long.

And decks covered in white.

Trees totally bogged down with what might look like down!

And views of the street – What street?!
But this year, with the temperatures soaring to nearly 70 degrees, I would never have know it was winter. No coats, nearly thinking I might wear my sandals, there were no signs of the Old Man at all.
Ah, but I did have a reminder of the first day, though not by the weather. My mom’s birthday falls of that day, so I didn’t need a snowfall to tell me it was December 21.
Happy Birthday, momma. Ti amo, cara.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM
December 21, 2013
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Lovely Winter Snow scenes Gemma … the weather does seem to have gone haywire for some this year !
Look @ you and your Momma 🙂 Lovely picture . Sending late birthday wishes across the miles …
Thanks, poppy. I’ll pass it along. Haywire wise – what is going on?!?!?!
*sigh* I remember snow. The little pathetic bit we had last week is black and crispy, now. Ugh. Meanwhile, Lilly is like a ray of sunshine. Both of your smiles jumped right out of my computer!! 🙂
I get it honest, don’t I. She told me to tell you Merry Christmas Thursday when you and I had breakfast, and DUH! I forgot. Unusual, huh?
Now this is winter!!!
Right? 😉
Awwww so beautiful! Where I live it almost nevers snows, at least in the city… I am so jealus!
If I could I’d ship you some. Most of it, really. When it gets here this year, I’ll take pix, but I’m hoping it doesn’t happen. 😉
Aw, this was really special. After so many icy-cold snow pics, a photo that surprised me and brought a warm tear to my eye. I wasn’t expecting it. Your mother looks like someone I’d like to know. And the caption in Italian makes it all perfect!
She is tiny, tough, and terrific. Thanks, Trish. She keeps my Italian from getting rusty. 😉
You make me want to hibernate!
A week ago, we got dumped on with snow and had a big dig out. This past weekend, an ice storm which caused us to loose a full 24hrs of power. I hate throwing out good food! Now the temperatures dropping and it’s likely to stay cold until the New Year.
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
I hear ya! Bring on the crocus!
Good luck.
What a beautiful photo of you and your mom Gemma. Love your hairstyle hon! Happy Birthday to your mom and best wishes for all that’s good in life. The snow photo’s are just as gorgeous. Love them. 😀 *hugs*
So sweet of you, Sonel. And thank you for the nice compliment, too. I will relay the wishes. 😉
Wonderful way to celebrate! Love the photo!!
Thanks, Jen. Happy Winter. xxx
I was on the beach this morning but way too cold for sandals 🙂 That was some snowfall, Gem! And now I see where you get your smiley face from 🙂
Same smile. I know ❤️
There will most likely be more snowfalls. Hopefully not as crazy as that one. Getting to old for the shoveling and the snowblower died!
I am so due for a beach walk. Have a happy winter, Jo.
what a great post and great photo of you and your precious mother! happy holidays, amiga!
Thanks, Lisa. Happy holidays to you as well. 🙂
Beautiful memories of Winter. Wishing your mom all the joy and blessings on her Birthday and everyday.
🙂
Appreciated.
🙂
that’s snow! congrats to your tough momma!
That she is, frizz. Thanks. Be well.
Its really good to see that picture of you and your mum (mom, rather!), very glad you posted it! And I’m glad we don’t (usually!) get snow like you do – how boring can I get!!! A 🙂
Boring?!!?! NEVER!
I’m still trying to get a decent ‘selfie’ as they say here, but I won’t post any of them. Ugh! When did I get so old! 😉
It’s SO nice to see you and your Mom : )
😉
I like you snow photos, and wander if you have some now? Happy New Year!
We did yesterday, but it rained like a crazy monsoon on the lose today so it is mostly gone and now they are talking -12 wind chill for tomorrow. In unusual for us. Brrrr…
Thanks, bente. No match for your white wonderland, though. 😉
your snow photos are still in my brain …
Haha. Well you can lose the image. It’s all melted and we are in the middle of some minus teen wind chills! Ugh! I almost welcome the snow. It can be quite beautiful. Thanks for commenting, frizz.
minus teen wind chills! Ugh!