The first snowfall

We woke up this morning to find everything covered in a thin blanket of snow, which quickly began melting as the sun came up. It's so pretty the way it clings to the branches. It looks very much like a Colorado winter day outside - clean, white snow and a blue sky with the sun shining. If winter looks like this, we just might make it through! Sadly, I fear MUCH colder days are on their way. We've been told January and February are the worst, with some days at -40 degrees. brrrr.....