Snow Days

The farm across the street under a winter sky and a blanket of fresh snow

 

We enjoyed a white Christmas this year!  Snow began to fall during the day on Christmas Eve, and continued on through the night.  Everything was so bright the next day when the morning sunlight reflected off the drifts of white.  



Our cabin wrapped in white!

The first snow of winter always feels magical with the gentle hush that surrounds and encompasses all.  The snow laden branches create a world that's soft and mystical.

 

 



My husband Kevin & daughter Desi wage a snowball battle

And there's always time for fun ... both active and reflective.  As I watched my husband and daughter playing in the snow, it brought back long ago childhood memories, how when the ground was covered in white we just couldn't wait to get out to sled, make snow angels, and revel in the beauty surrounding us.

 

 





"Lumpy" the Snowman

 

This little snowman that my daughter created made us all smile.  Even the birds and squirrels enjoyed "Lumpy."  They helped themselves to his edible eyes, nose, mouth, and buttons, most of which were gone by the next day :)