Surprise

...looked out the window this morning and thought for a moment that the oaks were blooming!

But No. It's snow!

 We go out to take it all in and take a few pictures...

I don't think Melina was ready to have my camera pointed at her (she was still working on her morning coffee).

 
But Zane, as usual, was so happy to have a visit with his old friend Snow (actually, only his second encounter, but he welcomed it with the same enthusiasm) Ah, snow! ...keeps the belly cool.

 The house and trees looked gorgeous; the sky so blue...

On the other side of the hose, the grape vines are just staring to leaf out on the patio


One of the first things I noticed was the cherry tree - blossoms under snow; white on white..

Then, the new garden plots that Melina dug up a couple days ago.

The row cover over the older plot tunnels are sagging under the snow, but protecting the greens, garlic and onions.

The snow even made the mill office (and all the stuff aroundd it look picturesque.

The new water tank, dusted with snow.

We walked around the upper acreage...

One oak tree up on the hill had lost a big limb. Hmmmm, oh no! Looks like some chainsaw work and more firewood for next year.

Isn't it amazing how a simple change like rain or snow can open your eyes to the beauty around you?

Black Walnut

Redbud

Chapparall

Runes of the wild turkey

 Patterns

New Grass

 Melting snow leaves its own patterns...

  Mill office steps

 

 

 Iris

 and a hint of what Spring will bring...

Along the way, Melina sneaks a few pictures of me.

 ...and I get even!

Even Zane demands a shot.

That's it - the start of a fine day. So long for now from Triangle Road, Mariposa!