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Our 'Last' first snow

Yep, it is that day of the year - FIRST SNOW.
The flurries have just started and it looks lovely as always. The tree branches are slowly turning from brown to that delicate white and the grass is all covered with the powder. I think it's one of the most enchanting movies that nature plays for us every year.

Maybe it's the pure whiteness of the snow or the novelty that it presents for a girl who grew up in 35 degree temperatures for the first 20 years of her life, but it never stops to amaze me. My heart jumps up and I feel like a little girl once again.

I still remember my 'First' first snow in Iowa State: that morning I was busy working away at the Ames lab and was caught by surprise to see the flying white objects outside. Call me dumb, but I had to confirm that it actually was snow. I have no words to explain how I felt at that moment.

I think I'll miss this when we move back home next year. But I'm sure there'll be other things to keep me busy.
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Choxbox said…
yup its like magic :)

here in londom we have snow maybe 1-2 times a year so we go totally camera-crazy!
November 20, 2007 at 12:34 PM
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