It's a Marshmallow World

It's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground,
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it all year round.

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze.

The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows,
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along.

It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favourite girl,
                                                                                                                                                                       It's a sugar date, what if
                                                                                                                                                                       spring is late,
                                                                                                                                                                       In winter, it's a
                                                                                                                                                                       marshmallow world.


We had rain on Nov. 30th and it started to snow in earnest on Sunday... and this is our marshmallow world. No fancy composed shots... I didn't even leave the house for them, but I look out my window and this songs sticks in my head. (there is a non snowy picture here to compare)

A few photographs

However busy I may be I do generally find some time to pull out my camera for a little photo shoot.

We recently became chicken farmers, and when our first flock of chicks arrived I of course had to do a little photo session. I must say they are certainly not nearly as cute now that they are fully grown and ready to leave. How adorable is this curled up little snoozing day old baby chick.


Spring has arrived and with it my flower beds are starting to burst with blossoms. These daffodils have been a fragrant addition to my home as well.


I really love this photograph. The colour of the Crocuses pops between the foliage and fall leaves, and the old wagon wheel makes a stunning backdrop.


I caught this striking sunset a few weeks ago. The silhouette of the three trees set of the bold colours of the horizon.


This precious munchkin is my pride and joy right now. I had fully intended to give up his mamma to a good home before we moved, until this little bundle arrived. It's my little mini munchkin who can turn into a mighty monster in minutes.


Now, of course you have to capture the humorous moments in life as well. We were enjoying a warm sunny day out on the deck when our little munchkin decided he would like to join us. Of course the good mom I am I had to run in the house and grab my camera before I came to his rescue.


Some days he thinks he is a puppy instead of a kitten. Here I caught him fighting with my husband's shoes, shaking his head back and forth. He actually managed to drag it off a little ways, as the action blur shows.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls really is a photographers paradise. Just before Christmas DH and I visited Niagara Falls during the Winter Festival of Lights.




 I had never given much thought to visiting the falls during the winter. I have been there in the summer, but I always find the massive crowds a large turnoff. I was shocked at how peaceful and mesmerizingly beautiful the falls are in the wintertime. Next time we go (in the off season) we will certainly take much more time and avail ourselves of all the activities in the area, and explore this amazing little area. The town itself has a great shopping and entertainment district, and nearby is the quaint little town of Niagara on the Lake that is a must see, as well as boasting an amazing little wine region. A wine tour of the region is on my list of things 'to do'.

I had great fun trying to capture the falls on my camera, and trying out various settings to capture the lights and the night shots. Since it was a date for us I just didn't think it would be romantic to drag my tripod around everywhere as well, but it certainly made for tricky shooting considering it was well below freezing, and the humidity created by the falls makes it bone chilling. I may have to invest in some fingertip gloves, since it's nearly impossible to operate the camera controls wearing gloves, then as your hands get cold your agility goes down and you start to shake. It's a good thing we are in the digital age and we can often take multiples shots to get things right.