Friday, February 10, 2017

#Snow Day - #SaturdaySnapshots

When we moved to the Pacific Northwest, I expected lots of dark, rainy days and snowy winters - quite a contrast to my growing-up years in Texas and my time in Miami! But although there are more drizzly days in the Seattle area than I was accustomed to, snowy days are rare. Another surprise was that the snow generally doesn't stay around for long - the same as during my childhood in Dallas. Before the snow melted this past Monday, I laced up my boots, grabbed my camera, and trooped around our yard to record the beauty while it lasted. (Click on photos to enlarge.)

Here's what I saw out my front door. Although our heavy snow didn't break any branches on the birch tree, it sure was drooping.


I love the look of snow on evergreens.



Now follow me around to the back yard.



 

The promise of spring to come.



Music from the little creek behind our house.


I hope you enjoyed the walk around my home. What's happening in your neighborhood? 

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12 comments:

  1. It snowed quite heavily in the North of India yesterday- so it's suddenly quite cold again!

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    1. I don't think of India as having snow!
      Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a comment.

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  2. I loved the pix and wished I could be there, but I am in heaven anyway, bec. I live in So Calif and it is raining again. In a year they promised would be dry, we're getting drought-busting rain. Precious blessing. Can't wait for dawn to light up the outdoors so I can see how beautifully gray and wet (and green) everything is.

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    1. I love rain, and I can definitely see why you're enjoying it. Thanks for stopping by today.

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  3. I always think of rain in your parts...but not snow. But lately I've been hearing about all of you having more snow. Gorgeous photos!

    Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Snow is pretty rare around here. After a light dusting in November, this is the first snow we've seen. It was fun while it lasted, but I'm glad it's all gone now.

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  4. Lovely photos! It's fun to see the Pac NW (where I grew up) through the eyes of a Southerner (:

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    1. I enjoy the seasons here in the Pacific Northwest, and I even like the rain. So soothing.

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  5. The photos are gorgeous! I think I have seen snow only four or five times in my life in Texas. You know the kind well - an inch that turns all mushy and nasty quickly.

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    1. I remember some epic snow days while growing up in Dallas, but we didn't get snow every winter. You're right -- it's usually just an inch or so and gone quickly.

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  6. These are beautiful snow pictures. I've only seen snow a few times but I've always secretly longed to live where it happens a few times a year. It's so lovely.

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  7. I love snow pictures. so pretty. We didn't get it with this last blast through. I am soooooooooooo ready for spring :)

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