It seems a bit backward talking about last year when we are enjoying a whole New Year but I have some December photos to share and so here we are December 2022.
We had quite the variety of weather, that was the biggest story ending with a whallopper 23rd and 24th. It was a lot to deal with. We faired well compared to some and since then all our snow has gone, apart from the rare stubborn spot, we see green now. This is a strange thing for us and I suspect that by the end of January it will be a very different story.
For now it is green grass and murky white skies. And so a quick look back
Tree beginning its journey! This actually looks quite small...
It was a pleasant drive but slow return with the tree
But I so appreciated the blue sky day
A walk in the woods with the sun going down
and the leaves clinging on
Love this effect when the sunlight lights the tree tops. It is beautiful and uplifting
This office building I find intriguing with its squares of light and in the dusk those black trees are a great contrast
Our street view, ready for the Christmas Season
I noticed all those fruits from the Gingko are still there
The birds and squirrels will be most pleased
I like the different doors about the town and their wreaths
Rather nice and understated Christmas nod here
and this one is just fun
Waterloo square is ready too and the ice rink is up
we are in for the snow!
and it really did. The roads were a mess
And there is the splendid tree. It was our best ever tree in Canada!
Little library covered in snow!
Rather interesting cloud forming like smoke from a chimney stack. It is really highlighted by the setting sun. I also like the hint of pink clouds from the skies to the right
Then the ice storm came! It is super hard to really show this effectively. But everything became coated in ice.
Trees and bushes take on a lacey look
Every single pine and any surface is totally coated
It can appear pretty but is lethal to drive in or even attempt walking. So all my pictures are taken from the safety of indoors
As you can imagine this weather can lead to power lines being brought down. We were lucky and didn't loose power
And the birds were happy for the new feeder
I enjoy seeing the skaters on the rink. Although I am not a skater! It does give a jolly feel
Then more snow
The roads are a complete mess and this is the 23rd of December. We are almost at total shut down. This is the main road through Waterloo uptown.
Near white out and the tower loom in the swirling snow
Its quite the scene. I love the orange in this picture, a pop of colour
Time for me to head home from the shop! The weather is the worst I have driven in!
But home again and the night sky is up lit by the snow! Seems like daytime out there
Mr and Mrs Cardinal stop by
and my Christmas tree outside looks particularly season appropriate
This is a nuthatch on the left and an American Robin on the right
This speedy guy in the snow is a Junco. He is on the right bit blurry but you get the idea
The cardinals really do bring some colour
More snow and winter early sunrise. This is a wet and heavy snow in time for Christmas. Luckily we have nowhere to be
Isaac and I head out for a snow show while the snow is here. We spot a bit of blue!
You can see that the snow came this way. But it left this weird effect, I thought rather like skeleton trees.
And a rather impressive sun set
The colours are lovely
Really a nice backdrop for the pine that manages to hold on in the back yard behind our house. He looses branches but is still there!
and into the City between Christmas and New Year. They have no snow
The famous CN Tower
Now I saw this and thought that looks like a person walking. I know their head is weird. But what can you see?
Bella's favorite place for the duration of the season.
