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first snow
November 6, 2013

Thank you so much for your purchases during our sale. Thank you for supporting our family. It was a record-breaking few days for us! I love my work and I love you. We will be happily, busily stitching our way through November, for the love of place. THANK YOU.

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I finish up the night’s dishes by decisively abandoning mid-wash. The kitchen’s life darkens to near-black, the fire’s light rolls into the living room just lighting the deck – enough to see a smooth, even wash of white. The first snow.

My sleepiness dissolves into a surge. I am thankful for the little things that will forever feel child-like. Trampolines, river swims, dancing, snow, hugs from my mom. Ruby is asleep and Andy reads Margot the last page of the last book. She’s tucked under down, eyes heavy. Come on bug! I squeal. Andy raises his eyebrows and grins, wondering what I’m up to and knowing it’s something worth waking up our sleepy kid. Margot leapt into my arms and we ran into fat flakes that plopped on our cheeks and tongues.

The inch melts by the next afternoon and is replaced that evening. And the next. Each morning we wake to our brown and gray world washed clean. I regret not yet raking the leaves onto the garden, not yet sowing garlic, not yet planting those perennials I bought on clearance. But only a little regret. I know I can still make those things happen with just a little more difficulty.

On the third morning, it’s more than just a skiff. The snow is kickable, rollable. We turn our 20 minute-to-school walk into an hour of snowballs, snow angels and snow races. We are quite late but I know we are right on time.

Later that day, all that tangible fun — the snowgirl, the angels, the deer tracks, the snow-weeping branches — erases. But just because we can’t hold it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. And tomorrow promises more impermanent bliss.

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MT Lee
November 6, 2013 at 3:12 PM

My two kids woke us up this morning at 6:45 – they were completely dressed and ready to go in full snow gear from boots to hats. So excited for the first snow, snow angels, and snowballs.
Thank you for putting on the sale – I’m now wishing I would have bought more!



clove's corner
November 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Us too! Except it doesn’t melt. We go out first thing to let the chickens out and–even before morning pees–the kids are running and skipping and singing Dashing Through the Snow…. Well, one of them is. The other is still enthralled with the novelty of snow, having been too young to truly enjoy it last winter.

Love, love, love these photos and how much love you put into the *moment*. So wonderful, and full of wonder.



Nicolette
November 6, 2013 at 8:22 PM

the snow man stand off photo is the greatest.
your fall is very wintery out in montanaland. very magical. the flush cheeks and bright white. and i love your love for your Alice.

Beautiful.



Chris
November 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Alice is so beautiful!



Jane
November 7, 2013 at 6:21 AM

I’m glad I’m not the only one excited for the first snow and winter! Love your spirit!!



trbholt
November 7, 2013 at 6:41 AM

I am so happy to live in a four-season state! Springtime crocuses, hot summer nights, brilliant autumn leaves and the wonder of snow!

AS usual your photos are over the top my favs…Ruby eyeball to eyeball with her new Snowman friend and of course both photos of Alice….

Love you Burb!
xoxo
ps…looking forward to giving you one, or two, of those hugs….47 days and counting!



stephany
November 7, 2013 at 6:47 AM

I just LOVE snow…one of the things I miss about Colorado. We don’t get a lot of it in Portland, but when we do, it’s a run outside and soak it up moment!
Thanks for sharing your snow with me!!



K
November 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Oh, that last photo of Alice. Love it! You know your girls are going to have the best stories to tell their children one day! Such a sweet childhood you are giving them



Miranda
November 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Such lovely moments! I’m in Australia so it’s getting warmer here. It’s wonderful to see what life is like on the other side of the world x



Tammi
November 8, 2013 at 5:35 AM

I love reading your blog and then reading your mom’s comments! Happy first snow.



Kris
November 8, 2013 at 7:58 AM

I love how you live life to the fullest and let your girls experience all that wonder with you. I woke up my son when the Red Sox were just about to the win the World Series this year. It was almost midnight. But it was well worth the extra yawns the next day. Memories like that and the ones you make with your girls are the ones they will remember forever. The picture of you and your sweet Alice brought me to instant tears. I’m not sure why. She exudes joy. She’s one lucky dog. <3



SmithShack71
November 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM

“We are quite late but I know we are right on time.” This.



sian
November 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

love that you woke her up for the first snow! It’s so special x



Little Mountain Haven
November 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM

I love that first picture! I feel like a big kid every time the first snowfalls.
We had our first snow this week too, which would also melt halfway through the day and then come back. You can see it all here: http://littlemountainhaven.blogspot.ca/2013/11/the-first-snowfall.html

I hope your enjoying the coziness that the transition of the seasons brings.
Have a great weekend



Becky
November 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Love, love, love that you live in the moment. Those little ones will grow up way too quick. Have a blessed day. Becky



finny
November 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

YOU ARE SUCH A FUN MOM! I love that. Screw bedtime! It’s snowing! Right on, yes.

Meanwhile, we’re coming back to Montana for our ski trip this winter. We’ll be riding Big Sky on Andy’s reco third week of January, so keep that gorgeous snow cold for us. And, hey, you guys skiing Big Sky this season…?



    dig
    November 11, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Oh! Let’s meet there!!! If you don’t mind a rowdy bunch crashing your romantic snow session. Um. xoxo

Stacey
November 12, 2013 at 10:27 PM

I fell in love with Montana when we visited a few weeks ago, and I didn’t even see the snow. If I had, it would be over – so pretty and clean and energizing and fun. So glad you all are enjoying it, even if it means Margot is a little tardy to school. (Which is just plain awesome, I think!). 🙂



Kelly Cach
November 13, 2013 at 12:09 AM

This post tugged at my heart like no other has in a very long time.
If I could have chosen my own mom, she’d be like you.



Jennifer
November 14, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Oh snow envy. That’s what I have. There’s nothing like catching big fat flakes on your tongue or making angels.

Alice you’re a beautiful girl with thoughtful eyes of chocolate. Love your doggy soul.



Barbara
November 22, 2013 at 1:30 AM

It is really great to see that people here are really enjoying the first snow. Even pets are looking happy. Thanks a lot for sharing such a great “glimpse of life” with us. We really enjoyed a lot. Have a great snow day, enjoy a lot and take care.



Laura @ FitMamaLove
November 22, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Love the first snow! Growing up in NY before Thanksgiving always felt to early, though. Now in CA, I’ll take it whenever I can get it when we go to the mountains, even if it’s in October.



jennifer G
December 2, 2013 at 2:31 PM

omg so much to love here!



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