Then, the unbelievable. We had snow! Just an inch, but...snow!!
Birds swarmed the feeders...
...and called from tree branches, seemingly impervious to the snow.
Our turkeys came out to play.
They left perfectly-formed arrow tracks in the snow.
Squirrels were out, digging up caches...
Some not-so-wild animals had fun, too!
The snow only lasted a day, but the cold persisted for a little while. We saw beautiful ice at Lake Conestee this past weekend.
It really reflected the blue of the sky in places.
Air bubbles trapped under the ice! A rare sight in South Carolina.
The snow was melted by then, except in a few deep shady places, where heavy frost could also be seen. I love it!
And, in keeping with the 'snow' theme, I made a simple chocolate loaf cake for a friend passing through town, covered only with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
It's Smitten Kitchen's Everyday Chocolate Cake and so good...one bowl, no fuss, and lovely velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for a chilly January day.
Have a great week!
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