First snow arrives and then is gone

We were surprised this morning with about 1/2 inch of the wonderful white stuff. Glad I got the leaves blown back the other day. However, it quickly departed by 10:30 am. More is predicted for tonight so maybe a pleasant surprise tomorrow morning. I always find November depressing with it's gray skies, it's dead brown fields and bare black trees. However, with a dusting of white snow the outside world becomes enlivened and the darkness seems to disappear. I know many people curse the snow season but it is one time of year I eagerly look forward to, along with spring, summer and fall. It's just November that brings me down, unless it snows.

Further progress on Leaves. Have begun to add green. I need to complete this soon as there is a Christmas card that needs to be completed. Again a warning to my collectors this card will begin to see some changes in my design.