There is not a time of year that I don't Love- I love the spring as it reminds us of things to come. New life just busting to get out and see the world. Spring gives us the ever reminders of forgiveness. That all things can start anew, that is her gift. I love the summer days, long and warm. The time with family and friends in the mountains, sitting by a lake (just sitting because I don't like fishing) or climbing that peak or wading in that cool water. Summer gives us the longing for hard work, summer day give us the time we need to do the things we must. I love the fall, nothing sounds sweeter then the crunch of leaves under your feet. Fall bares all its fruits for us. It gives us the sweet taste of the Lord land. But winter cold and curl, some may say what's to love but I love winter- some would say she is even unforgiving but she is not; she is the rest the world needs for all of those other things. Winter starts us into the season of gratitude, a time of giving and family traditions. Not only does winter chill our toes but it warms are hearts. She reminds us of our blessings. She honors our Savior. It is in the winter months that we again find time to reconnect with our loved one both near and far. Winter draws us out of the world and all it hustle it makes us find time for family dinners, game night, stories to our children. We bring out the ornaments of years past and all the memories that those years - those winters have given us. So as you step into the cold of air of winter remember that as she touches your fingers and toes, when she chills your nose, take the time to honor the time she has given you spend it wisely, saver the long night home by that warm fire and make a new memory to decorate winters to come.