We have had a nice long Fall, with lots of nice sunny days and no snow. However, I'm afraid Winter has made it's way to West Michigan.This past week we had our first snow of the season and it wasn't just a little dusting. We got about 5 inches and we got more this weekend. I'm having a harder time than usual dealing with this, mainly because it's been so windy and cold.
I should be grateful though. Our neighbors, just 10-15 minutes from us had a huge snowstorm over the last 24 hours. They got from 16-20 inches! That's how things work when you live near Lake Michigan.
Aside from the cold, I do have to admit that the snow is pretty and it does add to the Christmas spirit. Here's a few pictures of our yard in the snow.
This was taken in our back yard on Saturday.
I don't plan to sit on this bench in the near future!
As I was walking around the yard, I was surprised to see this last little bloom, hanging on in the snow.
I think red berries against the snow are so pretty!
Our grasses were collecting snow on their little fronds. So pretty!
Love the little snowflakes you have floating across your blog - a few others have them too! So pretty! Those are lovely photos! My fav - the red berries, the grasses,the bench, that flower hanging on, that stately tree and that frigid snowman! Oh, guess I like them all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. There are even more beautiful when I am sitting inside looking out. haha
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are beautiful.....they could be cards.
ReplyDeletePlease stay warm; I think we all have a cold winter ahead of us.....It's really cold here in NC too....
Ewwwwwwwwwww. I saw on the weather channel that MI was getting snow and I thought of you right away. Looks like a heavy 'lake effect' wet snow too. Be careful out there, driving!!! And stay warm and dry...indoors. LOL
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrr right back at you from across the lake. No snow for us :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty in the photos! Kinda wish we only had to look at the pretty photos and not actually get out in that snow :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, we are sooooo not ready for the winter. I hate winter! I LOVE that last photo!
ReplyDeleteYou always take the prettiest pictures. It would be hard to pick a favorite, they are all wonderful....considering the subject! LOL!
ReplyDeleteNo snow here yet. Today the sky is bright blue, but they are predicting snow in the next week. Stay warm!!
No snow here in CT yet...but it sure feels cold enough!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has been so cold here but no snow yet, but the weather man says we could get some late in the week.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful but I don't like that white stuff in real life.
I think that as I age each year I hate it more all the time.
Stay warm.
Hugs
I am hoping for snow this year, we don't get it very often. How did you get it to "snow" on your blog?
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, Mari! I especially like the one with the red berries!
ReplyDeleteYour backyard is pretty no matter what the season. I like your little snowman with the sign. So cute! The winds are not so strong today in our neighborhood but they do blow from time to time. So far, no snow. Stay warm!
ReplyDeletePoor cute thing ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd magic photos!
That last little bloom is amazing ! And I love the snowflakes falling all around the blog !! Almost makes me feel like I'm not sweltering in the summer heat here ! ha ha.
ReplyDeleteI really liked those light bulb ornaments. They all look like primitive wood carvings from the mountains of Kentucky.
ReplyDeleteI also liked the post today. It is cold here and your photos do not make it look any warmer there. We have about the same amount of snow.
I especially love the last 2 pictures! The bottom one looks like crystals! BTW you site has dandruff. It is falling as I type!!! TEE HEE!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your snow-covered yard! It's so pretty - especially the bench! I would love to get snow here, but that doesn't happen often; we're a little too far south. The few snows we've had were magical to me!
ReplyDeleteYour husband is so very talented and creative. And I loved reading about your special birthday.
Hope you enjoy this advent season!
love the photos - and it must be cold.!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! I love watching snow from a snuggly vantage point indoors, preferably by a fire! We've had no snow and it's not likely we will, but it's been plenty cold here too! We're not used to nighttime lows of barely-above-20! I think it's supposed to warm up a few degrees in the coming week. Stay warm and safe, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! We're shivering down here, too. And we got about the same amount as you. The boys love it though!
ReplyDeleteYou were brave to get out and take pictures! They're worth the cold feet and nose though. I especially love the last two and the one of the bench. I totally agree about red berries against snow - always a favorite winter sight for me.
ReplyDeleteOkay, am I going crazy, or does it look like snowflakes are falling on all your snow pictures???
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are so pretty Mari... and the little snowflakes floating on the screen are lovely too.
ReplyDeleteI must try the peppermint cookies you shared on your blog...
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I appreciate that so much.
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