In her true style, Montana has welcomed the dawn of a new season with a christening of snow.  This is a regular event on this side of the Divide, even during Summer Solstice.

It has often been said that those who live here are a tough breed.  Or crazy.  A bit of both is probably most accurate.

While the good-bye to warm weather and sunny skies is a tearful one, we gracefully open our arms in welcome to Autumn.  She brings good things.

Like baking.

And knitting.

And apples.

And hats.