Smokin'

I'm not sure exactly what was going on this morning, but it was very smokey outside. Here at the house it wasn't smokey, but once we got to school, which is less than 1/2 mile away, the smoke was very thick and hanging low.



After I dropped off DS, I went home the back way through the curvy roads and dirt roads to see if I could find the fire. I never did find it. I imagine a farmer was burning off his fields. The smoke combined with the intense morning sun and the frosty trees and grass really made it a beautiful ride home. The morning sun hasn't shone in more than a week, so it was a welcome sight.



I normally take the busy highway home in the morning and pass the same parents in the same cars and do the same one handed wave to them as we pass. Although that is a nice morning ritual, I did enjoy my little country ride home this morning. I think I shall take the road less travelled a little more often.



But, don't fool yourself. Even though it was a beautiful morning - I would have traded all this for another hour or two (or three) of sleep!