Here are my top 10 celebrations for February – there was a lot to celebrate in this winter month:
There were a lot of birds to celebrate through my office window –
The crow with a glint in its eye,
The pileated woodpeckers in the forest,
And the mourning doves that were around frequently including a pair that mated on our deck railing!![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a947c9893fc067169a1515/t/59a9d81e02d7bca420cfb6ce/1456789829207/1000w/2016+02+IMG_0808.jpg)
I also celebrated good results from medical tests on myself and a family member (that counts as 2 celebrations!). Even when the majority of tests result in good (or benign) findings, there is always worry that builds and the relief translates into a little celebration when the results come back
Every time I wear my new fern imprint jewelry (ring, bracelet an earrings) I celebrate – savoring the living ferns I remember and the event where I made the purchase.
I also celebrated Christmas again every week that I work the cuddle socks one of my sisters gave me as a gift! They are indeed warmer than regular socks and comfy without shoes.
There were outdoor activities to celebrate too –
A walk around the neighborhood in the snow,![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a947c9893fc067169a1515/t/59a9d81e02d7bca420cfb6d0/1456604728327/1000w/2016+02+IMG_1274.jpg)
A sunny day walk at Mt. Pleasant farm (even though it was cold, breezy, and muddy), and
The birds on the ice at Centennial Park.![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a947c9893fc067169a1515/t/59a9d81e02d7bca420cfb6d1/1456604785313/1000w/2016+02+IMG_1451.jpg)