Goodbye

Yesterday, the snow waved goodbye and left behind the loveliest, light snow. Carefully, craftily piled on the top and tip of each and every branch 

in the backyard. These photos were taken in the blue light of the 

barely risen sun. The big boys had left for school already, 

and my last homeschooler still snoring away under the covers.

For the first time, the night before, I heard my teens say,

"I hope we don't have to stay home tomorrow!"

???

Really?

"Yeah! I just want to get on with it!"

The other said, "I just want it to get HOT!"

They didn't look happy as they walked out the door (and they never do), 

but having them gone, I grabbed the camera.

Because I'm SURE this is the LAST snow.

And I love the blue light - special things happen in the Blue Light Hours.

Daylight savings time starts tonight, and the other half of our lives begin. 

The half with long, warm nights outside, way after dinner...

The below were taken at breakfast, an hour later.

The sun is up, and the snow is all buttery with it.

And it was all gone within two hours.

Goodbye Winter

Willow is putting her pearls on in the front yard...