Snow!!!!

The snow has arrived!  We were not supposed to get this--just some cold temps.  The snow was supposed to be south of Seattle and into the Portland area.  But the snow doesn't read the weather reports, and is falling softly down on our island.

Grace is home and suited up in her snow clothes ready for some sledding.  Emily and Sophie are still on the bus trying to get home, and it will probably be a while as the roads are getting slippery.  We all love the winter wonderland, but I will be happy when everyone is safe at home.

The little birds are flitting between the shrubs and I'm glad I've left all of the seedpods on my perennial plants.  The creatures will do just fine in this weather.  The goats love the snow, but not the actually snowing.  They have been out playing when the snow stops falling, but as soon as they feel any wetness on their very thick, winter coats, they run for the barn--being the skittish kids that they are.

Strong winds are forecast to be moving in soon, so things could get even more interesting for us.  We lose power easily in our neighborhood, so I'm guessing we will be using candles and trying to stay warm tonight.  For now,  I am gazing out at a beautiful white garden.