I got a wonderful treat today... a grown up snow day! My clinic decided to do a reduce clinic due to snow so only one provider was there and I got the day off!
This means being lazy and a glorious walk in the snow with Chet, Renee and Luke... oh and hot chocolate... and some book reading with snow drifting down outside.
We all bundled up in our Seattle winter finery (aka waterproof fabrics like soft shell and a lovely Arcteryx shell for Chet) and took a walk from Renee and Luke's house to Carkeek Park.
We also got to dodge lots of sledders and were somewhat jealous that we didn't have a sled. We did consider taking borrowing a garbage can lid from someone but decided against it.
The berries were splendid in their finery. I love how they look with the snow on them!
We hiked the trails at the park... a kind of a beautiful refuge in the city.
I love snowy photos with my honey... even though, because he went for a walk with us, he is going to be really tired for work tonight! Sorry, Chet!
One of the most beautiful things is seeing all of the trees above the Sound dusted with snow and the water was a deep gray green color.
This bird was hopping like mad from branch to branch... didn't want to be photographed!
Snowy coastline anyone? Yep, it was lovely.
Loved getting to enjoy a wintery walk with these wonderful people!
I felt like I was playing hooky today from work (though it wasn't my decision, I was told to stay home), but it was a wonderful relaxing snow day! The funny thing about Western Washington snow is that you get it only once or twice a year and it doesn't last for more than a few days. By this time next week, it will be back to 40s and raining and the snow will only be a memory!
So, thanks for the break from normal life, snow!
we had a snow day too!! it was great fun. i also dressed up in my Seattle winter finery: Outdoor Research stuff. :) we looked great, too. haha.
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