Timely

I've experienced 26 New England autumns. I don't ever recall snow in October. But somehow it managed to find us in Maryland before the trick-or-treaters have had their chance to knock on our door for the year.

Fortunately, the premature arrival of the chilly white precipitation did not prohibit Petal from heading out to explore. A few days ago, a package from family in Connecticut arrived bearing a Halloween onesie, a souvenir troll plate from last summer's trip to Norway, and an outgrown snowsuit worn by two of my cousins. And today while shopping at Babies R' Us, we happened upon a pair of pink snow boots perfect for Petal's tiny tootsies. The snow began while we were in the mall, and was starting to stick by late afternoon. I opened the back door to attempt photographic documentation of the phenomenon, and was met by Petal's wordless but unmistakable expression of interest. So into the snow we went!

Note the leaf she's clasping in her right hand, she knows it's too early to say goodbye to fall!