Winter in October

Last weekend we were hit with a very unseasonable snowstorm.
It started snowing around noon on Saturday, October 30th.  All the trees still have their leaves & my annuals were still blooming & making a good show.  Then the snow came...bye bye annuals.  Hello fallen trees.
The damage from the snow (anywhere from 6 - 24 inches depending on where you live) was unreal.  We were very blessed to only loose power for 2 thirty minute increments.  Over 70 % of our town lost power and people were without power for up to 6 days.  There are still a few who will have to wait a bit longer to have it restored.  Our town cancelled trick or treating because it was too dangerous to go out.  To many branches still falling & a lot of powerlines were down.  We lost a dogwood tree & some big branches to the storm but over all feel very blessed to have been kept safe, warm, dry, & healthy.

Here are some pictures from our yard.  It was such an unreal experience.  I had to keep looking & staring at the snow & looking at the calendar.  There should not be snow on the ground for halloween.  I remember one year when Cassie went trick-or-treating in short sleeves.