The white stuff

Snow!

We finally got some of the white stuff around the house. Considering I can practically see the Canadian border from here, it’s been surprising how little snow we’ve had this winter. Everyone tells me things like “Don’t get used to it” and “This definitely isn’t normal”. Of course I don’t know because this is my first Montana winter. Apparently a year ago, there were some fantastic snowstorms and February was a very snowy month. This time around, it’s been pretty temperate. We haven’t even plowed our driveway!

So I took a few minutes to walk around the yard and snap some pictures of the fresh powder.

Here’s our little birdhouse, which sits atop a rock and– despite howling winds that took down entire trees a few months ago— quietly weathers everything that comes at it.

And our log pile, waiting patiently for a summer campfire.

The snow is beautiful, but I must admit I’m enjoying the warm, sunny weather…