First it was the frost flowers. They showed up last week during our first really cold spell.
 
 
Then yesterday as we were on our way home from grocery shopping the first sleet began. Soon after the plinking sounds of tiny ice balls on the windshield gave way to the silent brush of snowflakes.
Winter is Here
My husband always says the frost fairies leave the frost flowers. I love that. I also love “the silent brush of snowflakes.” 🙂