In under 2 weeks we went from a record breaking snow fall
to this
John and I decided to walk - a long walk - a 2 hour walk - with my camera in hand.....................
as the day progressed and twilight fell - the magic happened - Christmas hasn't left at all
I loved seeing that the city was lazily holding on to the prettiness ...................
It spoke to me -
And this is what it said
Welcome back - it's good to see you
come stroll awhile
we did this for you
enjoy the magic of the season
take a break - remember to breathe - to sit - to relax - to enjoy
you were too busy shopping and wrapping and cleaning and cooking and decorating - to take the time to notice
we're not going anywhere just yet
let us cast our magic upon you for awhile
take it all in
look in wonderment
let your heart sing
we decked the halls for you my friend
but you scurried here and there and never noticed
you forgot about us - the streets of your home - once you packed it all away
and it says
with every step I take
slow down
you're going too fast
you've got to make the moments last
the way you once did - long long ago - when every moment was a life time
this year in particular, Christmas flew by far too quickly, did yours?
life shouldn't be a blur.....................
Sharing with
Homework
Clean and Scentsible
Nutmeg Place
Adorned from Above
Shabby Creek Cottage
French Country Cottage
Happy-Go-Lucky
My Romantic Home
A Little Knick Knack
My Turn ( for us )
The Shabby Nest
I love Montreal, such a pretty city:)
ReplyDeleteSo French yet you can do without speaking French...lol
Thank you for sharing those beautiful photos, Susan!
Have a great week!
Christmas was a blur this year. It just seemed like everyone was having a hard time getting into the season. We received about a third the number of Christmas cards we typically receive. Seemed like everyone was scrambling this year for some reason. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, beautiful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite posts of all time.
Aaaaw, my beautiful Montreal! I miss you! I love how the twinkle lights are left on for just a little while longer during the dark, short days of January.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking us on such a beautiful walk, Suzan!
Nicole
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Christms always goes by too fast! I stretch it out more than others :)
ReplyDeleteYour so right it really did fly by thanks for letting us take this stroll with you. Loved it
ReplyDeleteit kind of flew- but kind of didn't, the beginning of December was emotionally exhausting for my family and then the second half flew while I tried to get everything finished up :) loved all the pictures of your pretty town!
ReplyDeleteYup, way too fast. Love your photos...love this post.
ReplyDeleteDebbie :)
I was sooooo sick over the holidays that I did not see any of this. My bed has a limited view! I think I will have to stroll around your city and take in some of those sights myself!
ReplyDeleteThe season was super fast this year. I am surprised at all the decorations still up. All evidence of Christmas was packed away by the first week of January around here. Your photography and sentiments really touched me. I do need to pay attention to my surroundings more.
ReplyDeleteChristmas really did go by fast, the whole season did. Glad you got out and about for a couple of hours w/your husband. That's always nice. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Suzan!!
ReplyDeleteWe drove our son to the Lady Gaga concert on Saturday being held downtown Vancouver and it was so beautiful. The trees and light poles were all lit
up still.
Thank you for all the great pictures!! It looked like the perfect time to spend together.
Pam
xox
Beautiful, Suzan!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely pics. What a beautiful city! I'm sure it was magical.
bcp
Thanks so much Betty!!!
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Beautiful photos. It is nice to enjoy the holiday decorations when you're not so rushed. It's nice that they are still there.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! This was so much fun to look at with my morning coffee! You are so right.....I totally missed all the beauty of the Christmas lights around here this year! Sure enjoyed seeing yours! (And what was that fabulous looking drink??)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful city! Christmas definitely went by far too quickly this year for us. We do need to remember to slow down the take in the magic! Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteDebi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
Bethany @ Whistle and Ivy
Thanks Bethany!!!
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Entrancing photos! I have always enjoyed my visits to Montreal.
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, what a beautiful post!!! Thank you so much for this!!! I felt the same way walking in our town last week with all the lights still on, the decorations still up, it just spoke to me and I enjoyed it so much!!! Why are some people so quick to end such a wonderful season???
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteAnd now we have to scurry through making hearts quick quick quick!
And then start on Easter.............
It's exhausting really
XOX
Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for sharing them, since my Christmas also was a blur.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Lovely Susan. I never get the chance to stroll through Montreal during the holidays. Nice to view it from your blog.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
Cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you would share this (and anything else you have been working on) at my linky party! http://domesticrandomness.blogspot.com/2013/01/friday-fascinations-8-everything-linky.html