Gratitude Monday -- Winding Down

Summer is winding down. Yesterday morning the air had a bite to it and the grass beneath my feet was crisp.
I am grateful for the change of seasons for a variety of reasons, but the main reason is it helps me to appreciate the season as we have it.
Each season has its beauty.
Summer, for instance, had this:

Gratitude Monday - Changing Seasons Edition

Pussy Willows at Jackfish Lake.

We've had some wonderfully warm weather lately. These warm, bright, sunny days and cold, clear nights have led to a crispy crust on the snow and that makes it easy to walk on.

I'm grateful to feel the strengthening sun on my face, the hard crust on the snow, and I'm grateful for the pussy willows giving us a sign of the spring to come.