When the grey weather breaks, it is almost impossible to resist the draw of some outside fun. If the sunshine is accompanied by a Facebook post or a little text message that goes something like this:
3 pm at the park – who’s in?
School is pretty much doomed from then out. Math isn’t finished? Too bad. More reading to do? Nope. We’ve got vitamin D to absorb and friends to visit.
We convinced the boys to climb down from the rocks and join us.
The boys climb up on the rocks while the girls sit in the sand visiting.
Growing up in Michigan, I am continually amazed at Washington state’s winter weather. Yes, the rain and clouds can seem to hang on for days (okay weeks), but then there are times when the sun breaks through and the temperatures soar (okay drift) into park friendly numbers.
Sweet friendship between these two!
I try to tell the kids, “No, summer is not coming. For that matter, spring isn’t really coming. It’s January. We are in the middle of winter. It could snow.”
Any chance to play Frisbee is a good day in Daniel’s book.
Oh dear. That’s the wrong thing to say. These children, you know the ones who DIDN’T grow up in midwestern or northeastern winter wonderlands, eyes fill with hope and excitement.
“You mean, it could still snow?” They can think of nothing better than the idea of some good snow storms hitting Washington. Hours of sledding. No school. Lots of hot cocoa.
Friends are truly one of God’s greatest blessing in my life.
As for me, I’m sorry my snow-deprived children, I’ll take the mild WA temps any day. And I know we’ll catch up on school tomorrow. 
Kathy
I really like this blog. I was kind of sleepy and discouraged, but when I read this it made me happy=)
Haha I love those middle of winter outings! I will always believe that at any cold moment it could snow
It was a lovely day, with the sun shining, and temps over 50. It was fun to be a part of it, if only to drop off your camera.
You have a funny family!