I have been compaining and bemoaning winter a lot lately. It's almost like the snow came to show me the wonder of a northern winter again, and shut up my whining . I do enjoy the beautiful snow, but the cold really does get to me sometimes.

On the other hand, I appreciate spring and summer here that much more, and Minnesota summers are just wonderful. There are so many perfect days, highs in the 80s with a gentle breeze, maybe an afternoon shower. I grew up in the Springfield, Missouri area in the Ozarks, summers there were stifling with the humidity and heat. Fleas were a much bigger problem with the dogs, can't sit in the grass because of chiggers, etc etc. Of course there are still things I miss a lot about Missouri though. I guess every place has its ups and downs

Glad you all liked the pictures, it was so dazzling this morning, just had to share!