Snow in Seattle

It rarely happens, and when it does, it rarely sticks around for more than a day. But here in the NW, we're in the middle of a cold streak—and it's a beautiful thing. No driving, just bundling up and walking...or sitting by the fire and reading...with no chance to stress out about the holidays. Not that I ever really do! It's just nice to be home with the fam. My bro got delayed on the way out of Boston and we're crossing our fingers that he shows up tonight.

On the Burke-Gilman trail (with a skier behind—can't think of the last time I saw this in Seattle)....



Ev and Dad....

I should be used to snow by now, but not surrounding the house where I grew up. It reminds me of snow days, waking up giddy, listening to the radio, and then running out the door to find my friends. I think everyone needs more snow days.

The porch and the bird feeder (the birds have been very dedicated to us lately)....

The house, which hardly ever looks like this. 

The sun's already going down, and there's a carrot cake in the oven for my dad's birthday, and my mom and I are about to start decorating the tree. (Yes, we're kinda late....like I said, we don't get too stressed out about Christmas.) So I better run. Here we go again.