Snow Daze

I know for a lot of you a snowy winter isn't as uncommon as it is here in Portland. In fact, many of you are probably sick to death of snow! We've essentially been snowbound for a few days. I'm grateful that we weren't attempting to get somewhere by car, plane or train as most of those are grounded. Portland comes to a grinding halt with even a bit of snow - and it's usually accompanied by lots of ice. Apparently this is the most cumulative snowfall in 40 years here.

And I am loving every bit of it! We have plenty of food, we're warm, I have a stack of books to read and my camera at the ready (though there isn't much variety in my photos since I'm not venturing far past the doors and windows). So if you're sick of snow, bypass this post. I just have to post some photos of our rare winter wonderland! It is so photogenic.

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The disappearing act of Kwan Yin. This is last Monday.

This is yesterday, Sunday.


And this morning. She's a hearty soul!

Snow drift at the sunroom door.



Friends R and R come to visit, bundled and red-cheeked.



Sunflower. Irony.


Our walnut tree and the neighbor's house - dusk.


Contorted catoneaster.


The disappearing chair trick:

About 10 days ago.


Last week.


This morning. Looks welcoming, doesn't it?


Not a real snowy photo, but I like how this yard chachka looks.


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