Yes, I am a true Seattlite in that I savor my dark, rainy days. During the few years that I lived in Utah I would find myself strangely exhilarated and happy on the rare rainy day. It touched something in me that reminded me that home was somewhere else. However, the last month or so has pushed the weather extremes, even for a born and raised Seattle girl.
First, THE SNOW
Generally speaking I do not like the snow- long gone is the potential of a snow day and spending the day sledding and making snowmen. No, now snow means the stress of wondering how long it will take to get to work, will I actually get there, will I slide into someone in my car, will someone slide into me, etc... This time around I do have to admit that it really was a magical, just before Christmas experience. Yes, my car got snowed in at work but there is nothing so pretty as real snow that falls for days and isn't a sloshy mess a few hours after it falls (the typical Seattle snow.)
Next: THE RAIN
I love my Seattle rain so I can't complain, but that led to.....
THE FLOODING
It was amazing how a little rainfall can cause so much damage and devastation. I was working the during the flooding and had the chance to fly in the helicopter over some of the flood areas. I could see house after house literally surrounded by a lake.
Next, MORE RAIN
Then of course
THE FOG 
I truly love this weather. There is something very comforting about a dark, misty day! I want to curl up with a good book and enjoy some hot soup..... Good thing I have months of this yet to come to enjoy!
All this said, I've found myself more that once thinking back to last June......
THE SUN:
Aah... the bright sun, the warm sand, the surf, the sandals, the lazy days....
Oahu April 2009, Here I come!!
Ahh... the waves were so warm, the sand so fine...
Believe it or not, it was poring rain so hard right now, we got drenched the second we stepped off the covered patio.
Kimo, Felicia and Dad enjoying paradise!
Felicia is so fun on vacation- glad she was able to come!
Sorry Rebekah- the only shots I could find of you were either you chauffeuring us around or a close up swim suit shot!
Yum! Nothing's better than shave ice on a hot day!
Can you guess who's feet are who's?
Okay, after posting these I think it is time to plan the next trip-- Hawaii 2010? Or maybe Hawaii Fall 2009? Hmm.....
