Ice, Snow

Winter weather has returned once again. 

We had quite a few days that were well above seasonal temperatures.  The lake was covered in standing water, and snow banks were decimated.

Last night we had a burst of freezing rain and then light flurries off and on until this evening.  There is more snow forecasted for tomorrow.

Being that it is still January - and only the middle of January, this is just fine with me.  We need the frosty winter to truly appreciate Spring when it finally decides to truly grace us with it's presence. 

Until then, I look forward to invigorating days and cozy nights.

Pink

When the light is just right, the whole of the sky and water surface is infused with colour. 

Today was pink.

Water

We are in the midst of a multiple day downpour, and I don't mind one bit.  We have had a dry spring, and we need the long, steady rains to soak into the soil, replenishing aquifers and groundwater.  This is the moisture that my new seedling's roots will grow toward.  This is the water that will get our trees through the driest days of summer to come.

So, rain, rain, don't go away.