Artic Blast 2008

What an amazing last couple of weeks we've had. According to the news, this is the most snow we have had in the month of December since 1968. That is 40 years! I'm not sure exactly how many inches we got at our house...we finally quit measuring but let's just say it was a whole lot of snow. Approximately somewhere between 12 and 15 inches. For those of you not from the northwest, this is very rare. We typically don't get snow at all and if we do it is minimal. Marissa got a whole extra week off for Christmas break. :) Here are a few pictures to help us remember what it was like.

Jason and Garth shoveling Carl's driveway next door.

Just about every time it started snowing this is where you would find me. I was determined to keep our driveway clear so we could get the car up it.

A warm home is a blessing to be thankful for. We never lost power but thousands of others did.

The Mustang was grounded to the driveway since it can't handle a wet road (much less an icy one) without the back end slipping out.

The trampoline provided us with our only view of "ground level".

Snow drifts up the sides of the trees out back.

My "dwarf Korean lilac tree" (I just planted it this past summer. I hope it survives the snow and ice.)

Lunch out back anyone?

Poor little birds and squirrels....how will they ever get a drink from that?!!

Marissa walking Nando at Paula Jean Park.

While we were outside this lady passed us on the street. How FUN!!

A close up I took with Marissa's camera. I am thankful for all the beautiful snow we have enjoyed. Yes, it's been a bit treacherous but in my opinion the tradeoff was well worth it.
Until next time...(and let's hope it isn't 40 years away).