Sunday, February 12, 2012

A northern girl

When I was a kid, I sort of resented having a birthday in February. I couldn't have a cool pool party like my leo sis. But now, it seems so fitting that my special day happens in the midst of my favourite season. I know I sound like a broken record, but I really, really love winter.

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This weekend was perfectly cold, clear and sunny.

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The ideal weather to don my skis and get out to celebrate turning 42.

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The paired-down landscape revealed many treasures.

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Also, left-over birthday cake and hot chai tea are the perfect post-ski treat. Who needs a pool party?! Not this northern girl.

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments on my last post. You're so encouraging!

27 comments:

  1. LucieFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!

    So happy that you had a wonderful birthday on such a fabulous weekend.

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  2. AlineFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Bonne Fête! xx

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  3. Margie OomenFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    happiest of birthday weekends nicole.
    I look forward to continuing the celebrations when I see you next weekend.
    I hope that knitting is for you because it appears to be some of your favorite colors.

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  4. CelticCastOnFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Happy Birthday Nicole!!!
    It was a perfect weekend to enjoy the outdoors no?
    Blue skies, snow and only a wee bit chilly :)
    I some time's feel annoyed at having my birthday in February too if only for the pure and simple fact that its always forgotten!

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  5. GreerFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Happy birthday to you!

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  6. P R I M O E Z AFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    happy birthday :)

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  7. JulesFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Happy birthday!

    Mine is the 20th of December so it was always overshadowed by Christmas ; ) my parents and now my husband have always made me feel very special despite the busyness swirling around it but I have come to see it as a day within a larger time of celebration. Skiing and cake sound like good accompaniments to yours!

    I hope it is a really wonderful year for you xx

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  8. elizaFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    happy birthday!

    what is that gorgeous yarn you are knitting with?

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  9. Véronique MazièreFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Bon anniversaire!

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  10. JodiFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays! Winter is my favorite season, as well, and you seem to be making the absolute most of it.

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  11. KymmFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  12. ValérieFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Happy belated b-day! Winter really is the best season of all!

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  13. AnnieFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Happy Birthday!

    Stunning photographs, I felt cold but happy just looking at them. I'm another winter lover too :D

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  14. BrendaFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Happy Birthday Nicole! Many good wishes for the year ahead.

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  15. JulieFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Happy belated birthday!! February birthdays are special, one of my best friends has a February birthday, and it's nice to celebrate in a chilly month!

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  16. EvelynFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I have an early spring birthday and my daughter has a winter one so I agree -- us northern gals know how to celebrate this beautiful season. Happy birthday!

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  17. harmony and rosieFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I think having a Winter birthday is just fine, especially when you cosy up in those wonderful knits you make!
    Happy Birthday Nicole.
    Kate x

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  18. eau de nilFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    happy days! i crave your winter - and all the soft, knitted beauty that goes with it...
    warm mediterranean wishes,
    xenia

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  19. jodiFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Joyeux Anniversaire!

    I'll be turning 42 this year as well... but I'm a Leo girl like your sis : )

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  20. MonicaFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    happy birthday! I also have a February birthday. Being born & raised in the Caribbean, the month made no difference as the change in seasons were seamless to us. Now living in the states, I celebrate my birthday trying to say warm with many layers, friends, family and some tequila (in the form of a margarita). I Love my "winter birthdays"

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  21. StephanieFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    What lovely photos! (I especially love the embroidered birds in the last photo.) And happy belated birthday! It's funny that you just turned 42 - I'll be 42 in mid-May. :) Stephanie (Ottawa)

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  22. millefeuillesFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Dear Nicole,

    I have just stumbled across your blog via Knitsofact and I am so very, very happy to meet another Northern Girl. Winter is my favourite season and February my preferred month since my son was born after Valentine's Day 8 years ago. I love the fact that this month is still in the throws of winter but heralds spring too. I love your snow pictures and the knitting delightsj below are heartwarming.

    Happy, belated birthday to you and here's wishing you a glorious year.

    Stephanie

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  23. arounnaFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    happy belated birthday nicole!

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  24. GeninneFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Happy belated sweet Nicole!!! How is it possible that you turned 42??? I was sure you were 24! Seeing your snowy photos makes me want to go back to Canada in wintertime. I hope you can make it with M & A, it would be so lovely to see you again ♥

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  25. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    snap!

    I'll be 42 in a few months too...

    happy happy happy birthday!

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  26. AndiFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Happy Winter birthday, I hope it was wonderful!

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  27. LilyFebruary 26, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Happy belated birthday! Love your pics from the wintery scenery.

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Merci, my sweeties, for taking the time to leave a comment!