It is not summer. I know this. It’s spring, and spring is often cold and disappointing in Washington. I remember the first year we moved here. Everything was green and blooming furiously, but it was COLD and GRAY. Day after day. It was well into June, and I finally turned to Tim and asked him when summer was going to arrive.
These children are ready and willing to hunt down the sunshine.
Nearly every day the children and I would bundle (yes, bundle) up and set off in search of some sunshine. There were streaks of golden light off in the distance and I was determined to find them. It was our own treasure hunt, however, instead of searching for the pot at the end of the rainbow, we were looking for a sunny day.
Today was mild and overcast in the morning. By mid-afternoon summer had peaked around the corner and blown its warm kiss. Cheeks and shoulders gained a rosy cast. Sunscreen resurfaced from its long winter sleep and popsicles were cheerfully passed around, dripping over little fingers. Windows were pried open and flip flops dragged out from under winter boots.
Really, it’s a comfortable fit. Three rascals in a tub.
It’s not summer. Not yet. This weekend, however, like a beautiful flower unfolding in the light, we humble Washingtonians were treated to a rare sliver of summer in the midst of a dreary spring. It was truly glorious.
Nothing like some chocolate to celebrate the end of a lovely day.
Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake (from Cake Mix Magic)
1 pkg devil’s food cake mix
1 pkg (4 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Cake – combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream and water. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in greased, floured bundt pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes @ 350. Cool in pan on wire rack then remove cake.
Frost with prepared frosting.
Note: We used vanilla pudding mix (out of chocolate) and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Topping was gently heated canned frosting. Served with old fashioned vanilla ice cream. Rave reviews!
Tomorrow summer promises to come again. What a tease! I intend to savor its warmth and drink up any bit of sunshine that trickles by.
Kathy
Project 366 – Day 137
Rachel and Joshua say “HI” to their family. I say “HI” to Daniel.
How lovely! So glad you’re enjoying summershine! May it last long!
Oh Kathy, that cake looks tempting. How do you stay away from stuff like that? You have more self-control than I do, that is for sure, and my pants can attest to that fact.
Your sunny day sure looks like fun. Would you believe we have not had a sunny day in two weeks now?
We have had a lot of rain fallout from the cyclone in Burma and it has not stopped. I think alot of people in the city are anxiously waiting to see if the city will flood. I mean, we have had a ton of rain. Much more than normal, and rainy season has not offically started yet either. Our neighbors tell us that our muubaan normal is not affected by flooding, but we will see.
Zach was longing to join Dan in the pool and in that fun kayak from the last post. He misses his friend!
The cake looks yummy! We’ll be sure to try it. I can’t believe your kids are in the pool. We live in FL, for goodness sake, and the kids haven’t been in the pool, yet. Of course, that may have something to do with the mustard algae we have!
Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Getting out the pool is kind of like getting out the snowsuits in my mind. It’s a lot of mom-work, but the kids love it so. Hope your weather hangs on.
What a yummy looking cake…..
yum. AK