What a Difference a Week Makes!

Our first winter snow! This is the most snow we have had in December ever!


Here is my garden all covered in a blanket of snow. Last week I was hopeful about the broccoli but even the protective frame that I built over the top is covered in snow.....seems like winter has arrived.


We took off on our snowshoes to see what the neighborhood was like on this first snowy morning. Here I am about 1/4 mile from our backstreet. There were a few children out throwing snowballs and a man walking his dog but we pretty much had the whole street to ourselves. I always forget how quiet it is when there is snow.


We lost a few big branches from the trees that still had leaves on them. The evergreens held up pretty well but the oaks and sweet gums just aren't built for this much snow.


Later on in the day, we all built what ended up being a snow bear in the front yard. Even our Kona dog "helped".

The next morning we had icicles like never before.

Today is really, really cold for our area....15 degrees. The ice is thick on the roads and I am hoping my husband is careful on the way to work. He has to travel over the river and then climb up into the mountains to get to his station and yesterday it was treacherous. I can only imagine today's drive. He has chained up the truck and he assures me he will be careful. I will be waiting for his call once he arrives.


Amanda hiked up to the top of our hill to see the sunset. The sky was pink and lavender and after such a stormy night and morning, it was great to see the sun again.

Barb-Harmony Art Mom