Winter Firsts

Today is the first SNOW of the year. It will not likely stick and we will have few more nice days before the months covered in white. Yesterday was my first day this year with my studded snow tires on.........just in time. Last night we built the first fire of the season in the fireplace. Just can't beat the heat of a wood burning stove. There are many places where the changing of the seasons is not a real huge deal. Around here it means swapping out your entire wardrobe, changing the tires on your car and never leaving the house without your favorite hat and gloves. The snow shovels come out and the gardening tools take their place in the shed. I am mentally and physically preparing. Bring on the winter.