First Snow of the Season......

We had our first snow of the season today.

We were burning the last of the boxes when it started.

The momma cows with their babies have been moved into the hay field that just got mowed and baled a couple of weeks ago.  

They are there, day and night, noting my presence each time I come out the front door.

They warn me with their eyes to stay away from their babies.

Their babies often run about and make me smile.

As you can see, we got some frost out on the pumpkin.

I can't believe my brother said I was optimistic for bringing 2 snow shovels.

When will he learn that I know a few things, too?  :D

We spent the rest of the day with good food in a warm house.

The fireplace is going.

Enjoy your first snow and accept the fact that winter is here again.

You might as well.

It will be here for the next 6 months.

I hope I get to keep the company of the cows.

It is snowing again.  I think we have at least another 5 inches and it's still coming down. 
Very beautiful this morning.  The only thing to hear is the wind, no one has stirred yet.  PERFECT.
I have a barn and cows across the way from me, and this morning the little calves are running around kicking up their heels.  Their poor mothers, from this distance, look to be up to their knees in snow.  Every time one of the calves frisks by the cows look at them as if thinking "Crazy kid.  I remember when I could kick up  my heels.....".  Then one of the calves will nurse for awhile.  The cows just stand there.  I guess they could if they wanted to....the snow isn't THAT deep yet. 
I love, love, LOVE days like this when you don't have to get out and have everything you could ever want right here at home.
I am going to try a white chili enchilada casserole today.
Hope you take the time to BE HOME while you can.  Sometimes God makes it impossible not to. :)