The Great Freeze Out of 2008

This has been the longest stretch of freezing temperatures in like 40 years up here. Luckily John was on top of it and bought us a "fireplace" to supplement our Heat Pump (which doesn't work in sub-freezing temp) and with the space heaters our home is toasty warm. Other than that we have been thrilled with the few inches of snow that have covered the yard and streets.

I thought birds flew south for the winter?

Everytime it snows in Washington I'm always surprised. It's just not a Washington kind of thing. Infact the state shuts down and people start to panic at the first sign of snow and cold. I didn't understand when I first moved here, but after 5 years the hills, the ice, and cars are not a good combination. That doesn't even factor in all the power lines and the trees that fall when they become heavy with snow. As for me I'm still like a little kid-I love the snow, love watching it fall, love playing in it (most of the time). My kids have caught on to my excitement and even when after the sun had set they were asking to go out and play in the snow.

Luckily with Dad home the girls have been outside a plenty playing & even an attempt at sledding was made-thanks to Dad and his handiman skills. As for Tate and I we have only ventured out for an appointment with the lactation specialist. Tate us already up to about 8 lbs-We did manage to grab a few pictures of his first bath the other night. It's true what they say by the time you get to the 3rd child-who remembers or has the hands to grab for the camera.

Tate-2 weeks old-Where'd my newborn go?

Good times my friends, good times!