A/N: Yes, it's another 100 word challenge! Today's word is "snowflake".

Ryan stood in awe as he watched the crystallized snowflake fall and land in the woods outside the cabin. The Cohen's had decided to spend Christmas in Aspen, and this was Ryan's first look at snow.

"Beautiful isn't it?" Kirsten commented as she handed him a cup of coffee.

"Yeah." Ryan replied, his tone reverent.

Kirsten smiled. "Sandy and I thought it was past time for you to see real snow."

Ryan looked over at his foster mother with glistening eyes. "Thank you." He whispered. "I never would have thought…"

Kirsten wrapped her arm around him. "You're home now Ryan."