And then it snowed. What a piece of joy it was. As the old Codger said this is the first real snow we have had in two years.
Only a little on the ground so far yesterday when I took the shots, (every image on this blog is from the last 24 hours remember, dawn to dusk) but there was some more snow overnight, we will see how it looks when I go out for the first feeds.
Blue Murphy has been asking in his most plaintive voice whether he can take his coat off now. No Murphy, you are the littlest, your coat stays on until after the storm.
Cats in the light of the reflected snow, a beautiful light, a little cold but it is light!
But not everyone can sit inside and loaf about. 
The snow we had yesterday was that delightful poignant snow that falls with delicate brush strokes through the still air. 
Softly and quietly laying itself down with minute, filings of white.
The beehive waits for the bees. 
Queenie waits too , though she is not entirely sure why. 
But most of all: Stalkers garden waits for spring.
Good morning. The wind picked up in the night coming out of the North so I hope that we will have some good snowdrifts. And not leaning up against the South doors with any luck. It was not too deep when I trudged out there to feed the lambs in the night but I am guessing we got about 4 or 5 inches. Just a nice amount. The sky is still dark so it is hard to tell. John has gone out to clear a path to the woodshed. The lane has disappeared. School is cancelled. And the windows are curtained with snow. Excellent! Farming is not cancelled though so I had better suit up like a moon man and off I go.
Have a lovely day. If my homeschooled kids do get through I believe that snowmen will be high on the list of tasks for the morning!
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
54 responses to “At Last: SNOW!”
That was such a beautiful, restful post. Although if you’re building snowmen today I doubt that the rest of the day will be like this! Blue Murphy….awwwwh, so gorgeous. I want to kiss his little nose 🙂
Living in New Zealand, just out of Wellington seeing your photos is just soo different to our season as you know, Must be fun making snowmen! ENJOY
That is the most beautiful snow. We had some snow last weekend, but it didn’t stick around long.
Its been windy here, I know its gotta be rough up there!….Love the photos of the critters and snow…keep them coming….
Hope everyone’s wrapped up warm and enjoying the snow, Celi. Your pictures are just beautiful, especially Murphy….
I’m catching up after some busy days, and I see you’ve had sun and now snow. That sounds a lot brighter and more exciting than dreary grey. Love your description of the snow falling, and so glad you love your job!
Glad to read that this storm hit you guys, too. I thought it would, judging by the projections. We got around 9 or 10 inches but it really wasn’t that bad, surprisingly. There was no wind, so, no drifts. I got out the snowblower and cleared everyone’s front walks around 7:00 pm last night. This morning, I went back out at 7:00 am and there was less than an inch on the walks. I spread some salt and that was it. Now, with the warm temps, all of the walks are completely clear. This could have been so much worse, had it come a couple weeks ago.
I just spoke with Zia. She’s visiting her Son and Wife. She brought her postcards to show them. I sent her the latest lamb pics, making sure Tilly was pointed out. She loves hearing about how everyone is doing. Next time we talk, I’ll tell her you love your job. 😉
Yes do tell her, but I think she guesses. I need to make some more postcards! The swordfish on your site today looks divine! c
Loved the photos today: none more than Big Dog nosing around for something with an interesting odour! And if everyone wanting to kiss Blue Murphy’s nose was able to do so it would be a very wet little one indeed with probably an icicle hanging at the end 🙂 !
I’m a little envious at the thought of you spending your day making snowmen with the kids, and very likely drinking warm hot chocolate and nibbling on something yummy as well. I loved the photo of Big Dog – I have next to no experience with snow but my brief encounter was with my dogs, who loved it and turned into mad puppies, sniffing and rolling in it, and flinging it around 🙂
Lovely snapshots, Celi!
but.. but.. it’s Mars?! Where is this?
Your photos are very nice! I love Murphy 🙂
illinois honey, though it feels like mars sometimes..
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At least you got snow C. The promised 6-12 inches here in DC never happened and we had to enjoy icy rain. 😦
Oh, that little face of Blue Murphy….be still my heart! I am changing my desk top photo,,,,right now! 🙂 What a photograph….Cinders, it’s a blue ribbon winner…you have so many but that one is exquisite!!
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