Willow Tree

Willow trees are all around in Brantford. This one was in Farringdon Park that I took my children to yesterday for some snow fun. But this photo of a Willow tree has to be my favourite.

Farringdon Park

I love this park. Farringdon Park is just off of Tutela Heights Road, it's kind of out in the country, so it's quiet, nobody goes to it, and it has a great toboggan hill, which my children really enjoy. The sad part is that just beyond the trees in the background was a farm and they tore it down and are going to be building houses there. So much for quiet....

Trail

I took this photo with my cell phone as I forgot my camera at home. I think it turned out rather well.

Bell Memorial

This memorial is dedicated to the invention of the telephone. Alexander Graham Bell unveiled the monument in 1917. You can see more photos here.

Ice Mist

This is beside the dam and it was so cold yesterday, that ice mist was forming on everything near the dam, including me!

Grace Anglican Church

This is the oldest Christian congregation church in Brantford. The first building was erected in 1832. The property for the site was given by A.K. Smith and his sister, Mrs. Margaret Kerby in 1830 marking the official founding of the parish.
This church is so large that I could not fit into this photo. More about Grace Anglican Church here.

Mesmerizing

This is at the bottom of the Dam just out of view of this photo. On the left side of this photo, there is a wall of cement that makes the water mesmerizing.

Morning Shot

I love how the sun is starting to peek though the clouds. This is along the shore of the Grand River on Gilkison Street.

Sun through the trees

On my walk yesterday along the river, the sun was trying to break though the clouds, and for a moment it almost made it.

Grand River Dam

This has to be one of my favourite spots. It's peaceful and loud all at the same time.

Cleaning the ice

This is the public ice rink in Harmony Square. The Square use to be a bunch of run down buildings (kind of like the ones in the background) and a parking lot. The City is working hard to help bring the downtown back to life and are doing a wonderful job.

Federal Building

Inside of the Federal Building is Service Canada which was once called the unemployment office, and it also has the Post Office. On the left is Coffee Culture Café & Eatery, which has the best muffins around. I had a Raspberry Yogurt muffing today it was yummy:)

Through Rain, Snow, and even Very Cold Temperatures

Today like in most of North America, it is very cold. When I took this photo the temperature in my car said -19*C.Brrrr!!!

I must admit, this is my hubby and he has been a mail man (or if you want to be PC letter carrier) for 17 years, so I'd say he's use to the cold and his tip for staying warm is layers. Thanks Kevin:)

Bridge out of West Brant

This is one of the bridges that connects West Brant with the rest of the City.

Good Morning Moon...

On my way to work this morning, I noticed the moon was still out. I like how the sky is a little pink.

Grand River

It was another beautiful sunrise this morning.

Sunrise

As I was dropping off my children at child care, the sun was coming up over the trees in the background. You can't see it in this photo, but the closer trees all had snow on them and it was pretty.