First Snow Arrives

The first snow of the season arrived in the Denver-metro area on Sunday. Of course, there have been a few storms in the mountains, but this was the first snow where the snowflakes fell just outside our doors and windows. The picture below is a before-and-after photo, Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon, respectively. For the after-after picture, just refer to the before picture...the mile-high style sunshine has already cleaned up the storm.

It is a pretty good system. Places like NYC could use quick-melting snow. Storms only look pretty during the storm in New York. Once it hits the ground, it turns into black goo -- nobody enjoys trodding through that!

We knew the cold and snow were coming, so we have been working on building Gavin's outdoor attire and were prepared for winter weather. There was no way I would let First Snow come and go without showing Gavin, so after bundling him into his winter-wear (Polartec suit, hat and mittens), we took a short walk into the snow. Honestly, Gavin seemed unimpressed. It was barely an inch and the grass was still visible, so I cannot say that I blame him. He impressed me, though, by tolerating the wind better than he usually does.

I am sure he is just waiting to sled down the hill behind our apartment, which just happens to be kid-sized. Do they make infant sleds?