first FROST

today was our first, first frost.
get it?
like the first time ever experincing a first frost

for all you northerners,
have some mercy on me
i mean, cut me some slack
this is exciting stuff!

i have never seen icy, crispy, frosty leaves before

they are beauitful

let us not forget that i'm a southern california girl
went to college in arizona
used to go running in 100 degree heat
used to skip class and sleep
in my cozy bed when it was cold or rainy

talked to rachel yesterday
she said it was 83 degrees in L.A.
with a nice Santa Ana breeze
here it is in the 30's

saw my breath when we walked outside today

took the kids to the park this morning
didn't expect what we saw:
F R O S T

on the sand
on the see saw

on the merry go round
on the park benches

gracie said, "mama, it's dirty!"
i said, "no grace, it's not dirty, it's frost.
kinda like ice, kinda like snow.
FROST."

and yes, i am the culprit
for making someone's very cold bike seat
SMILE
:)

hope you all are having a great week!