Our Winter Wonderland

                                                    Our first snow fall of winter 2014 - 2015
                                 Mid November and Mandy and Andy where here to witness it.

That snow didn't settle,

but it wasn't long before snow fell frequently, and we were soon digging out.

This was the season to be outside

Every morning was a new delight

gorgeous frosty mornings

                                                               

                                                      the waterfalls soon started to freeze.

                                                                     

this is NY's tallest waterfall - the base of the falls has grown to almost meet the top.

                                                    we were soon out in our snowshoes

                                     it was prime time to learn how to cross country ski -
                              this frozen pond would have been a good place to start...
                                                      but I couldn't wait for the ice

we chose this backyard wood instead - nice and soft for falling!

The outdoor decorations added to the charm

this little woodpecker was a frequent visitor to the suet feeder.

The shops were showing off little winter wonderlands too.

But you needed to be outside to see Ithaca's own little wonderland village

                                                           The woods were enchanting

we did lots of exploring 

                                                 I could ski just about anywhere by now, 
                                                   and was soon testing out that pond. 

                                         shopping center parking lots become unrecognizable

                                                                 so did  the streets of Ithaca

where the snow ploughs were a frequent sight.

 the houses looked so picturesque

                                                               Canals & lakes froze

Far too tempting not to test the ice for myself 

                    Did you ever wonder why all the fire hydrants up in the north had a flag?

the swimming lake in Danby .....really :)

                                     The last flurries of snow fell on April 23rd.....(touching wood)
                                                                          Hello Spring.