My outdoor time the past couple of days has been limited to the backyard so I'm looking forward to the weekend.  It's shaping up to be a beauty.  The forecast is currently showing sunshine and warm temperatures.  That is going to create some havoc with my favorite ski trails but there's always the snowshoes!

The mornings have been so calm and the air has been so fresh that I couldn't resist taking my coffee to the back deck the other day.  Chickadees sang their 'cheeseburger' songs from the willow branches next door.  The white tail deer were filing into the yard for their morning treats.  There was no traffic noise.  It was so peaceful.

The sun was just beginning to come up.  The pinks and purples were beginning to color the layered clouds above the treeline.  In a few short minutes the pinks and purples changed to reds and oranges.  

Listening to the birds, watching the deer and witnessing the colorful sunrise was a perfect way to begin the day.