Happy St. Nicolas Day

1st snow,
Happy St. Nicolas Day!

Back porch



Pasture


Front pines


Side parkway


Easy Street


Snow Angel


Tehachapis' snow


Snow day


Snow barn


Yes, it feels like Christmas!

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