February is the border between winter and spring.
We definitely experienced both seasons this month!
The ice piled up on the banks of the mighty Fraser River...
and the winds howled through the valley.
We chose that very cold week to have the inside of our house painted.
After 17 years, it was time.
It is now lighter and brighter.
So we spent some quality time with the painters that week.
It has been a long time since they played hockey on the ponds in our neighbourhood!
Once it warmed up to a balmy 8C...
Lucy thought it was spring and plenty warm enough to go for a swim.
So she did!
And this happened...
...we sold our trusty pick-up truck.
Bought new in 1993.
It served us well!
Earlier this month...
we 'attended' the virtual memorial service for Beth Nickel...
a young mom and talented musician (also Ranen's violin teacher) who passed away suddenly.
Ranen played at the memorial...
the last piece that they had worked on together.
Beth chose joy in life...
always inspiring and encouraging others.
She will be missed!
Tulips on the table...
a gift from my neighbour.
A touch of spring!
The Lenten rose and the crocuses were blooming in the garden...
and then the snow returned briefly earlier this week.
It seemed like the sun came out about once a week...
and I tried to make the most of it...
walking along the Fraser River dyke or cycling the country roads.
Yesterday just happened to be one of those beautiful, sunny days...
so we loaded the bikes and rode the rail trail at Hayward Lake.
We rode as far as we could...with down trees, muddy trails and detours up mountain slopes!
It was a lovely spot (new to us) and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon in February.
Today is Sunday...the last day of the month.
We attended our church online...
as we have become accustomed to.
We look forward to in-person gatherings again one day!
Then we walked the trail along the river...
as we do most every Sunday.
On the way home home...
we picked up Wendy's salads for lunch.
As we do most Sundays.
Did I mention that we always order fries to go with the salad?
Lest the lunch is too healthy!
Tonight we will have homemade pizza...
as we do most Sundays.
Can you tell that we like routine?
And now...
on to March.
Spring is in the the air!
