Day 18 - Beginnings, Snow...

Do you remember when snow only meant fun?  When you didn't have to worry about how bad the roads were, or who would have to shovel the drive?  When who had the best snowman, or the fastest innertube, was your biggest concern? 

Today we finally got our first winter snow.  I have to admit that I wasn't all that excited.  I thought about the errands I'd planned to run.  At least I didn't have to worry about shoveling the snow.  My husband was home today, and our neighbor lady couldn't get her snow blower started.  PJ got it going for her, then she offered him the use of it.  He was one happy guy! 

My broken little Maple doesn't look so sad with snow decorating it's branches...

As the snow continued to fall and those flakes got bigger and bigger, I felt that childlike excitement start up again.  It was so beautiful!  I snapped a couple of photos, and I'm glad I didn't wait.  As is normal for Idaho, the snowflakes began to get tinier and before long it had turned to rain. 

Notice the bulbs were confused and had already come up...

Look at how thick the snow lies on the branches...

I love this little tree... and I loved this perfect Snow Day!