A cold but lovely morning.

No, it didn't snow...
I woke up to see the backyard frozen and covered with frost.

Everything was transformed. A covering of frost made the world outside look crisp and clean as the sun came up through the clouds.
After I drank my coffee and put some warm clothes on, I went outside with the dogs. Most of the frost was gone already.
The Prospector had filled the bird feeders, earlier, while I was getting dressed.
This made the yellow finches very happy. We hadn't filled the feeders for a few days because of the rain.

 

I think they were discussing the lack of food the last few days.
"You know, Mazie, it's just awful how this seed seems to come and go."

"Well, we better stop talking and eat. There may not be any seed tomorrow."
And then they all got serious about eating their share.

And the sleepy little bee on the pansy just sat there waiting for the warmth of the sun to heat him up, so he could fly away.

He buzzed at me softly as I took his picture... so I left him to wake up at his own pace.