The other day I got all bundled up in my wonderful Alpaca scarf and hat, boots, winter coat and mittens and headed out with the dog for a walk.  On returning I noticed how the snow on our roof had been sculpted by the winds from the night before and marveled at my luck on not having it all drop on me as I went out.  It was a lovely morning and the snow was beginning to fall again so I ran in to get my husband to take a snap or two of me in the snow!

But, oh how quickly the snow can go!  We have had a Chinook wind for the past couple of days and all the lovely white blissful snow has now been melted away.  On the positive side of things though, we might be able to squeeze in a bit more yard clean-up and some holiday decorating before the next snowfall begins!

I remember a year long ago when a Chinook wind came in February and caused great damage to things because of the super fast snow melt.  Rivers and streams flooded all over the area.  And of course we hadn't seen the last of Mr. Winter so after all the snow melted - of course confusing the plants and animals of which season it was - why here came a giant of a snowstorm to blast us back into the reality of winters in Montana.  Weird what things you remember sometimes! 

Anyway...thinking of those long ago days and my family seems appropriate with the biggest 'family gathering' day just a few hours away.  We will be joining my older sister, her husband and his family, plus our Mom for dinner tomorrow...more memories to make...and here's hoping you and your loved ones have happy memories from tomorrow as well!

Janet