December nights . . . . .

Last evening brought an unexpected surprise. 

Following the damp day, the temperature plummeted into the 30's

around dusk.

A pleasant visit from granddaughter Jasmin included her artwork

on the kitchen blackboard. . . . . . . . and, no sooner had she finished,

when I noticed through the window SNOWFLAKES falling, big fluffy

 ones! They lasted only about 15 minutes but enough to mark the

 calendar "First Snow" of this winter!

 

Notice Fiona the penguin is now wearing her red muffler!

Definitely ready for winter.

We finished our decorating for the holidays by putting out

the flood lights. We have white fairy lights along the porch railings

and the arbor, but on the dark nights the floods give the cottage a

warm appearance from the street which our neighbors seem

 to enjoy. 

Captured just before the sky turns really dark, you get to see

our tall oak trees. . . . . and, although leaves have been falling 

for several weeks, there are still plenty more to keep us raking 

and blowing for a while longer!

Are you hoping for a White Christmas? 

I'd love just an inch or two of light powder covering the ground and

dusting the trees and shrubs. 

Then I'll be taking bird photos again - be patient with me - you

know how I love them in the snow!