First Storm of the Season

The news has been talking about the storm this past week as it traveled across the states. The weather here was lovely with sun and mild temperatures - and it was hard to believe we would need to worry about SNOW. And Saturday I was watching TV in the Family Room with Honey in my lap. And around 9:45PM I took her out and when I turned on the outside lights I was shocked at the amount of snow on the ground! And the wind was howling. Out we went after bundling up in my knee high rubber boots, hooded coat and gloves. And the wind blew and waved back and forth with the trees creaking, ice stinging my face and Honey very skittish. And the snow continued all day Sunday and overnight. And except for quick walks for Honey, we stayed in the house. This morning we awoke to drifted snow and grey skies. The wind has died down but is still noticeable. And while the roads are clear because the township plowed starting Saturday night, our driveway is full of drifting snow with patched of wind swept driveway showing. Our afternoon job is to deal with the snow so we can get a car out of the driveway. I did take some pictures. 

The table on the deck shows the depth of the snow

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And branches were down in the back yard

And you can see the wind swept yard and more branches

And then I came up to my office with Honey to post.  And she kept me company. 

Our Fall Porch

I have been organizing things this past month - and part of that was uploading pictures to the computer. I love the side porch at the Park house. While it's on the "side" it faces the front and is next to the driveway. So, it's the door most visitors use. I had moved the small outside love seat to the porch in the summer and this Fall I decorated the area. And I loved it! So inviting! This past week I put the cushions away and took the hanging wondering jew basket inside. Winter was coming (and we got snow today!)

But I took pictures to remember how inviting the Fall Porch was. Comments for pictures are now below the picture.

The driveway is to the left and you step up one step to the porch. 

And this little green frog greets you. I've had the frog for quite some time. Last year I spray painted him green and highlighted the welcome words. If you poke him gently he bobs. So cute!

And clearly Fall is on it's way out with snow that started last night still falling. More on that later.