pleased, exhausted, frustrated, bored, confused, disappointed, and excited

I added something new to my site! For awhile we did riddles. Now I am doing clips from movies.... see if you can guess what movie the clip of the day is from! This one today makes me laugh. Hopefully this will be fun for you!

Mom had her doctor appt yesterday. The doctor said she doesn't need surgery on the aneurysm... it is very small. And she has no blockage so everything is looking really good. Praise God! Now she is just worried if her cat is sick.... that he is too thin. I think he looks quite healthy. She is just used to fat animals... she feels she has to fatten this one up. If you ever saw her dog she had.... you would understand. The last cat was pretty fat too. It's the Norwegian in her. lol!

Yesterday I got a phone call from friend, Patty.... Bible study is canceled for a few weeks. Her mom isn't doing well at all... critical condition. Please keep Patty and her mom in your prayers. Also went job hunting. That is always fun. Cleaned house. I did my walk. That about killed me. Talked to Kev and told him I felt very guilty about lying to him... I guess um-hum is a lie, right? So I joined this group 30/5 and see how it goes. Did anyone else walk yesterday? It's always encouraging to hear you're not the only one. I also reported a UPS driver for going about 80 mph down our road! No respect, I tell ya! This is a very small rural road... only 15 or so mph! No lines on the road... just elderly walkers, some kids and animals. This isn't the first time this particular UPS driver went down our road like this. Wonder if it's the same one Toby almost nipped on the butt? Spent some time on the computer... as you can see by these pictures....
bored....


puzzled....


and an itchy back. Dylan hates it because I use scissors to scratch my back!!! Drives the rule follower nuts!

I was sitting in my recliner catching up on The Bonnie Hunt Show (I record them... like most things! I hate commercials!) yesterday. I kept hearing this whistle or squeak noise. So I would pause it and listen... did this about 14 times! At first I thought it was the chair so I would quit rocking and it would stop. But after a few tries I found out it wasn't my chair. I stopped breathing to see if the whistling was coming from my nose. Nope. I even went up to the DVR because it only seemed to do it when I was watching tv. Nope, wasn't it either. Finally opened the door to discover there were several birds right outside singing their heads off. So pretty. Just wonder why they were messing with me and stopping every time I would pause tv.... like they were watching me. A bit disturbing... huh Karla?

We watched 24 last night. The very first time I've been disappointed in the show. It was a bit boring!!! Not once did Jack have a gun. It was a bit drawn out. I guess life is full of disappointments.

Grandkids the next two nights! I am always excited for grandkids! Think I'll bring out the mattress. That keeps Dylan occupied because he wrestles this stuffed animaniac. Don't tell him I told you! lol! He wins most of the time!

Helped brother in law, Kern, get some information on the ship he served on in the Navy... the USS Ranger. Sent some pictures and stuff. He was grateful. It is nice doing something nice for someone.... isn't it? Wonder what I can do today for someone?

Wow, this was a long blog! Guess I'm done now. God bless & have a great day!

What's Ahead:
Morning rain decreases this afternoon with some sun-breaks. Highs today near 50. Mountain snow is a big concern today. Snow showers back off tonight.
Wednesday will begin with a dry break before another frontal system sweeps across the area. Rain will increase Wednesday afternoon and change to showers which will continue Thursday.
Friday and the weekend look dry under partly sunny skies.

1st day of kindergarten

Berta had this picture... so Christy sent it to me. I don't think I've ever seen it before! It is our first day of kindergarten! It is Carol Bryant, me, Ross & Brent Gaulke (twins), Berta, and I don't remember who the other boy was! This was taken in September of 1961! I don't know why I am wearing that expression! lol!

walking, calling and waiting....

Another Monday. Last couple days of March and we're already into April. Is this year going by slow or fast for you?

I posted two new items on my blog. One is on April 1st a bunch of us are posting our baby pictures on our blogs! Hope you do it, too! It will be fun!

The second thing isn't as fun. It is a walking group... walking 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week. I am starting late... but that's ok. Better late than not at all. I just told papa yesterday I was going to start walking again. Perfect time of year!!! Any one else have 30 minutes a day for themselves and want to join? I know I always feel good after the walk.

I'm going to call my Aunt Lorraine today to see how she is doing. Since her stroke it is sometimes hard to talk with her.... but I want her to know I love her and am praying for her. She is very special to me. Thanks to all that sent your condolences. Very thoughtful of you. Mom had a difficult day yesterday. I called and made her laugh a few times. I would have gone over there but when she gets like this... sad and depressed... she just likes to lay in her cave. But I read her Karla's blog from yesterday and that always makes her laugh. Thanks Karla.

Had a wonderful and lazy morning yesterday. Just lazed around in bed, took a shower, had breakfast, played on the computer, and then picked up Christy. It was nice to visit with her going to church and back. She is such a sweet girl. Was fun to see everyone at church, too. We talked with Bob, Kurt, Kelly, Glenn and Elissa. It was nice.

Is anyone missing my past memory pictures I used to post... or the messages I usually added to the bible verses? I just thought I would change things up a bit. No one has mentioned it... so just wondering.

Waiting for Dylan to post on his new blog. Can't wait to see what he has to say. He told me it's not so easy being Dylan. It's time the rest of us see what it's like!

Well... that's it for me. Hope your day is great! God's blessings all over it!

What's Ahead:
Clouds increase today. Expect rain by tonight. Highs today around 50.
Rain showers will continue Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday and most of Saturday looking partly cloudy and dry.

He's with the Lord now....

That is so comforting. Especially now. My Uncle Alvin went to be with the Lord last night. My cousins are there with my Aunt Lorraine. I know what they are going through. I am so sad for them. But yet, I am so happy for my uncle. I'm sure my dad greeted him in a hug! He's also with his daughter that died as a little girl, and with my Uncle Dallas and Aunt Clarice. But best of all... Jesus! What a day of rejoicing! And they will be there to greet us one day. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Danny and Adam were ahead in my unscientific American Idol poll. I think they may be the ones to take it to the end. I kind of liked Michael. I like country though. What is with Megan. Close your eyes when she sings and she sounds bad. I think it is her looks getting her farther down the line. Not a good year for women. I thought Lil seemed angry when she sang "Heatwave". It isn't an angry song. If she sang "Heartbreaker" or some Pat Benatar song... I could see the anger. Oh well. Adam is a freak... but a good singer! He's going to make it big I think.

Had fun with Dylan and Maddie this weekend. Yesterday we played Sorry. Maddie played the whole game ... except when she took a soup break. Dylan was telling us he was going to kick butt. Well... it was a close game! We were all on the last strip... but papa won, Dylan 2nd, Maddie was perfectly happy with 3rd (because she wasn't last...lol!)... so I was last. I'm ok with losing. Used to it! lol! Joel picked them up and I cleaned house. It wasn't bad ... the kids helped some before they left.

I made that rice and shrimp casserole on the website for dinner last night. I didn't like it. Papa did. But then... he can't taste so what does he know. He likes rice alot. I don't know why I though rice, cheese and shrimp sounded good together.

We had quite a windstorm here last night! Thank the Lord we kept power! March is known for windstorms.... but we're having all our weather late this year it seems.

I am just loving Facebook. You can be a farmer.... have your own farm and grow stuff and trees and have animals and it is a blast! I am pretty much a potato farmer because you can turn potatoes around fastest to sell. And thanks to everyone giving me stinkin' sheep .... I also ended up being a shepherd! lol! I gave Karla a dog and chicken! Now that is funny. Also Papa, Dylan, Cindy, Julie, and others are on it.... having so much fun! There is another game called YoVille on facebook where you have your own apartment that you can design and buy stuff for, you can go to the casino and win money, go to the plant and work, go get a latte or dinner, go to the nightclub or stores... just fun stuff. Takes a while to make money to make your apartment nice ... but some people have really nice ones. Mine is coming along. I have 13 of my friends on that one! If you get bored with your computer.... Facebook is the place to go. You don't get spammed or nothing so no worries there. I'm super careful about that. Let me know and I can send you links.

Well... picking up Christy and going to the 11:00 service today. The skies are so blue this morning! Only 35 degrees so it is crisp and still a bit windy. But looks good from my window! Have a wonderful Sunday and may God bless you and yours!

What's Ahead:
We will have a dry second half to the weekend. High pressure builds in Sunday, bringing partly cloudy skies and a little warmer weather, temperatures will be running around the 50 degree mark. The dry weather will not last for too long. Showers return Monday afternoon and will continue through the beginning of April.

life is so precious...

Daffodil's are some of Maddie's favorite flowers. I can't wait until they come out in the yard. She loves it. I had a real sweet picture of her with a daffodil but it must be on my other eternal drive I can't get to. :(

I picked up Maddie and Dylan in the afternoon. We took the van to papa to get tires on it. We had fun last night watching Friday Night Smackdown. It's not easy when Dylan has the remote. We all slept good... Maddie slept all night. Came in with me at 6:00. Papa was in his chair by then. So her and I cuddled and talked for a long time. It was sweet. I got to experience a very precious moment. For awhile she laid there quietly breathing on my arm. It was so soft and sweet. I got to thinking how precious life is. Something we need to cherish. Then she farted. Broke the spell. lol!

Woke up to rain again. No plans for the weekend. Not much to talk about either. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

What's Ahead:
It's a stormy Saturday. An approaching cold front will bring increasing rain throughout the morning. Temperatures will be cold enough to see the chance of some wet snow mixing in with the rain showers today. The best chance of some slushy accumulation will be around Hood Canal, Kitsap Peninsula, and the higher hills around Puget Sound. The front moves through this afternoon bringing heavy rain at times and increasing winds. The mountains will be hammered with heavy snow. The Cascades and Olympics are under a Winter Storm Warning through Sunday morning. 8 to 22 inches of new snow with gusty winds will provide winter driving conditions through the passes.
This storm moves out overnight tonight providing us with a dry second half to the weekend. Sunday will stay dry with clouds and sunbreaks. High temperatures will be a little warmer in the low 50s.
The dry weather will not last for long, we are back to the wet weather pattern Monday afternoon. Rain will continue into the beginning of April.

Bang, Brodie, birthday, and more....

UPDATE @ 8 AM: Lanny's sister, Susan, became a great-grandma! Congrats to Nichol and everyone!

Wow.... it is 4:43 and I heard something that sounded like a gunshot. Papa said it was the neighbors motorcycle. Sure enough... it had backfired. Scared me to death! What a way to start the day. And that stupid cat didn't come in until 1:00 am!

Papa thought he was retaining water so I emailed Dr. Brodie. He called last night and told me to have Lanny weigh himself to see if there is a difference from his last visit and to check his legs. His legs were fine and his weight hasn't changed. His ankles and feet look fine too. So that is a good thing. I know he isn't taking in any salt and avoiding salty foods. Doc told me to have him go on his water pill if there is a yes in any of those tests. He should probably go in and get checked out... if nothing else then to make me feel better. lol! Dr. Brody really cares about Lanny. He's a great guy. Not many doctors call these days. I don't care what people say about Group Health... they've been great with us.

Today is the birthday of our friend, Shawna! I love her. She goes to our church and bible study and always has a smile and a hug! Always! She is just the sweetest, kindest, most compassionate person. I wish her a happy birthday and many more to follow!!!!

Well, it's Friday! I'm glad! Papa is off all weekend! Woohoo!!! The tires we ordered came in yesterday so we're getting new tires on my van today. I hate spending the money but we have to have tires! Women really hate spending money on vehicles. Not sure why that it. Wonder if its universal?

As you know, some of my favorite shows I have to watch on my computer because DISH and KOMO can't grow up and settle things. I LOVE LOST! I won't spoil it for Tara... who is catching up this weekend... but I sat with my mouth open in shock at the end of the last episode. My friend, Ted, has a theory. I can't post it here... but I wonder if he'll be right? I also like Dancing With the Stars. Two of my favorite are Shawn (the gymnast who was being stalked... that was creepy) and Melissa. I also love American Idol. I know the people have to be weeded out but I really think if Megan wasn't so pretty... she'd be gone. Her voice isn't that great. She'll be going soon. Michael would be gone sooner or later.. and Scott won't last... neither will Anoop, Lil or Matt. You can see who I think will make the top 4. Vote on my survey on who you thing did the best that week!

Talked to my son, Kevon, yesterday. He gave me some advise... he wants me to start taking care of myself. I think he's worried about my health. It is so hard for me not to want to help others. If anyone needs ANYTHING I am there to help if I can. I don't think I ever say no. I really try hard to make people happy and for them to like me. And it seems like I spent my whole life taking care of others. I helped watch David when we were kids .... in fact he practically lived with us when I married Dave. Then I had Karla at 19! Which didn't seem young at the time but does now. I raised kids forever and then when they were teens I had Alexis most of the time. Then came grand kids who I got to babysit until 2 years ago when I had to nurse papa back to health. I can't remember I time... until this past year... when I didn't have someone to take care of and have around! Now I don't. It is hard. I know some would love it, but I don't. Now I'm trying to talk mom into living with me so I can take care of her... and she doesn't need taken care of yet! lol! I guess I'll try to take Kev's advise... I raised a very smart person... a couple of them, actually. Karla told me the same thing a few days ago in a different way. hmmm. Maybe I should listen for once. I did my job... raised my family. When did roles get reversed? Changes are tough.

Well, I guess that's about it. Trying to keep things short and sweet. Hope you all have a great day and an awesome weekend. Wish you would all do facebook. It is so fun! The surveys, tests, I have an apartment in YoVille, and I have a farm on facebook and having a blast! Best of all... I've gotten reunited with so many friends and the kids' friends from school! It's great! And easy to sign up and you don't get spam. Wow, this post is pretty long for having nothing to write about!!!! It was just pouring rain outside and quit just as fast... weird. very, very quiet....
Oh, check out the website "Green Acres". It is so funny about her trip to a new doctor? I laughed out loud... for sure! She is funny.

What's Ahead:
Occasional light sprinkles and mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 50s and light wind.
Rain returns big time overnight, with lows dropping to around 40.
Heavy snow for the mountains comes with the new weekend storm. Up to 15 inches could fall on the passes, and that has triggered a Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service beginning tonight.
That strong, incoming front tonight brings heavier rain tomorrow too, and winds up to 35 mph, especially over the water. Highs only hit the upper 40s.
Showers at times follow Sunday and early next week.

The toyroom is clean!

This is what I did yesterday. I cleaned the toyroom. The frame broke for the bed so papa has to fix it.... that puts the mattresses against the closet... but gives them more room in there. The girls are the ones who usually play in there. I've always had a toy room... when the kids were really small I had one... but then we had a slippery slide fort room at Shorty's, no room in Miller Bay (even had to build the boys a room!) and they moved on to teens (didn't need a toyroom). Moved to Kingston... grandkids and we had a toyroom again and have ever since. It is nice to have! Usually there is a bed they can jump on. lol! I would have loved a toyroom when I was a kid. With 6 kids there was no toyroom. The whole neighborhood was our toyroom... or we went to Suzie Patterson's. She was an only child and had an awesome one on a sunporch!

Yesterday wasn't a good day.... I am sad for my cousins and family in South Dakota. Keeping in touch with them. It's so hard to see a parent like this and so powerless!

Then a good thing happened to me. Heather called and I got to talk with Jared. I haven't seen them in so long.... I can't believe how great my youngest grandchild can talk!!! He said "Hi Mam" and asked if papa and I were coming to his mama's house. I asked him some questions and when he was saying good bye he said "I love you." I started crying!!!! That just touched my heart when I needed it most! I love him, too!

It froze out last night. Just heard the neighbor scraping his windows! Sounded like he was on my porch it was so loud!

Well, I hope you all have a great day today. Our cousin finds out when her surgery is so we'll be anxiously waiting for that. May God bless you all with a wonderful day!

What's Ahead:
A good weather day... a break from the rain and mountain snow.
A mix of sun, clouds and dry weather will hang through this evening. Highs after our frosty, foggy morning hit the lower 50s, with light wind.
A weak front will increase clouds later with spotty areas of light rain or drizzle tomorrow.
The weekend will have a much cooler, rainy system move in on Saturday which will bring another round of mountain snow.
Showers will decrease on Sunday, with rain returning Monday.

We need prayers for our family in South Dakota ....

My heart is sad this morning. We've been in communication with our family back in South Dakota... my Uncle Alvin isn't doing very well. He is my favorite uncle. He is funny and quick witted and kind and teasing... just love him. But he came down with Alzheimer's a while back. He ended up in a nursing home. This past week he has had a few falls so he was put in a different room and in a wheel chair. He seems to be fading fast. He isn't eating... he's had to be fed. I got some very sad updates the last couple of days from my cousins (his daughters) June and Kathy. The doctor called Donny (their son) to come to the nursing home to discuss what to do next. I know my Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Alvin were against being on life support. I cried last night while Papa and I prayed for everyone. Please pray for Uncle Alvin. Also for my Aunt Lorraine and cousins June, Don, and Kathy.... as well as the whole family... in-laws, grandkids, and a few great-ones... and my mom. He is like a brother to her. She absolutely adores him. I know this is difficult for all of them.

Well... will be doing some more cleaning today. You'd think I'd be done... my home isn't big. Yesterday I cleaned the livingroom, diningroom, kitchen, washed windows & TV screens and my computer, did dishes, laundry, made a meatloaf for tonight and watered my plants. Also got caught up on Lost. Haven't watched it at all this season and I've missed it (no ABC, remember?) So I got caught up. Updated and changed mom's website for her.... we are going to try to update at least once a month. Posted pictures in there for her too.

It has been pouring rain since last night and I don't think it's stopped. Papa wants to change sides of the bed so I guess I'll be rearranging some stuff there. That is totally going to throw the dog off! lol! Apparently he doesn't like me to face him when I am sleeping. Maybe I should just lay on the floor!

Well.... I want to get started early so I'm going to go! Need to coordinate with Karla about when to take her kids over spring break. I'm excited to have company! Have a great day today! God's blessings on you all and his peace!

What's Ahead:
A strong flow of wet weather this morning will back off later as showers end this afternoon and tonight.
A brief dry period tonight and tomorrow before rain returns Friday, and showers continue at times through early next week.

memory shots from past March 25ths....

1989 Karla and Tara coloring Easter eggs!

2003 Lauren loves looking at the toys above her swing!

Riley cuddling Parker.... Parker putting up with it! 2006

Love Joshua's face in this picture taken a year ago today!

He loves blessing us!

plants, Easter, and no snow down here!

Can't really top yesterday's blog. It was full of pictures and our weekend! Don't forget to scroll down and see Lauren singing. It is priceless.

Didn't get everything I wanted to done so there is always today. That's what I'll be doing when my back stops hurting. I have to water plants too. I have one plant Amanda gave me a couple of years ago that tells me when it is time to water! My one plant...Eddie .... I got that plant from my friend, Dar, when I was pregnant with Karla! He's my oldest and dearest plant. I always worried what would happen to him if I died because I've kept him alive for 34 years and no one wants him. He is a split leaf philodendron. Maddie told me Sunday that she will take him when I die and Lauren will take Rudy (my huge plant). So now I can stop worrying! Thanks girls! I better not die for a long time!!!! I don't think they're ready for plants yet. My plan is to leave my grand daughters plants because would feel very guilty if they die on them. So they would take care of them! lol! The boys would just say "oh well". I have 5 plants and papa has 2. But I take care of them all. He takes care of the animals.

Dylan called.... he's still talking about Grant and his wrestling stuff. Can't wait to show Parker, Patrick and Jordy!

We've decided to have our family Easter on the Saturday, the 11th. That way Heather and the boys will be here to celebrate with us and Karla will be off work! May go with a Mexican theme! Just something different.... since most will have the traditional Easter dinner on Sunday. Oh, by the way, we're not doing anything on Easter Sunday now if anyone wants to invite us for dinner that day... hint, hint...

We were too tired to watch 24 last night so we went to bed early. We'll watch it when he gets home today during dinner. Well, that's about it for today. Hope your day is great and happy! God bless you and yours!

What's Ahead:
More showers our way this afternoon following the spotty morning drizzle. Highs stay cool, only in the upper 40s. Winds kick up tonight in the 15-25 mph range. A winter storm watch is in effect for the Olympics and Cascades this afternoon as forecast models show a heavy dumping of snow, 10-20 inches over a 24 hour period ending Wednesday.
Rain showers end Wednesday in Seattle with partly sunny skies through Thursday. Another trough of low pressure arrives this weekend threatening showers Friday through early next week.

boasting pictures from past march 24ths....

Maddie is so proud of herself! 3-24-04

3-24-06 Maddie looking like she doesn't believe me.

Dylan is just kicking back at Mam's while.....
Jordan is getting a Soaring Eagle award at school! 3-24-06

Lauren can carry a tune too.... hear this! Simon would love it!

Most of my grandchildren are very gifted... that is true! Some are amazing singers that can really, really sing! Here is one of our little singers, Lauren. She has always sang in tune... which is pretty good. And singing the whole New Testament in kindergarten... she has beauty, brains, and talent. Her whole family can sing..... but I can't get anyone else on video! lol! Pardon my bragging... just being a proud grandma! I love this....

Great Sunday... church, games, Grandma's and wrestling explosion!

We had a great day on Sunday! After church we stopped at Walmart and got the kids a bite to eat... and Andrew bought a new DS game from his birthday money! Got a good deal on it and $5 off with our discount... so he was happy... and pretty glued to the game after he got it. The rest of us went outside. Lauren and Maddie played on the big wheels after helping papa with the recycling stuff. Lauren loved riding... Maddie not so much. Here is a little "maddiism". She came on the deck when she was done and I told her she had to put the big wheel back. She started to throw a fit and I told her to stop. She got on the porch swing and got a bit of an attitude. I said "You're not going to play with them when you come over next time if you don't put it away." She said "You'll forget because you're old." I said "Papa won't forget." She said "Yes he will... he's older than you!". Little booger. She can be so smug. Good luck Karla! She's getting things figured out... but now I am determined not to forget!


Dylan played in the hammock. Don't know if it's as much fun doing it by yourself, but I think Dylan likes playing by himself sometimes more. Andrew was inside playing his video game. Then he went over to check out papa cleaning the birdbath and papa got him wet.
We came inside to play Sardines. Andrew and Lauren didn't want to at first but papa and I played so they played too. It was fun. If you don't know the game it is basically hide and seek.... except backwards. Everyone sits on the couch and count (papa saying all the numbers in wrong order which the kids thought was funny and started doing it too) while one person hides. When you find that person you have to quietly hide with them til everyone is hiding with you! Gets kind of crowded sometimes! I hid by the cat box behind coats on the coat rack and they found me right away. Papa hid the best... he stacked the dirty clothes bins and was standing behind it... took them forever to find him. Dylan found him first. I also hid behind the Patio door curtain... not only could they see my slippers sticking out they could see my silhouette.... they all came running and climbing behind the curtain with me... it was fun and cuddly and a sweet moment! We had fun!



Andrew did take a break from the game sometimes.... here is snack time after our Sardines game. Ice cream cones! Maddie wanted a Otter pop instead. They are really into Spongebob during their break!!!


Time to leave.... Lauren is unhappy... Maddie is ready... even with her purse. Lauren cheered up when I told her we were going to Great Grandma's!

The kids got to meet Mr. Morrison.... grandma's cat. They loved him! He entertained them with his toy... they thought that was pretty funny! And of course, they loved seeing Grandma! Here they are with her.... we're posting more pictures on her sight today too!
And great Aunt Libby was there, too! That was an added bonus for us! They love Aunt Libby, too, and she always has good stories to tell that make them laugh!
Next stop was cousin Grants house. He is a wrestler.... and a bit obsessed. He has thousands of wrestling memorabilia! Dylan was so in awe!!!! So were the others that aren't huge wrestling fans! It was great getting the tour down the hall and the 3 rooms full of stuff from Grant and hearing stories! Man, we all loved it!


Those are all action figures you see lined up everywhere... he's got posters, autographed pictures, cars, cards, movies, everything that ever came out!
Here the kids posed with Grant. He offered us free passes to go see him wrestle soon! That was exciting. Don't know if the parents will let them, but we'll see.
The rest of the day settled down after we took the kids home. We lazed around and had a simple dinner and watched Amazing Race and went to bed right after it was over! Punkin walked around crying for a bit at bedtime. She misses Dylan to sleep with so she tells us about it. But after I turn off the light she quits and goes to sleep by herself... probably on Dylan's bed. Toby is just wiped out from trying to stay alert to everything going on with the kids. He watches. Both the animals sleep alot after grandkids go home. So do we! lol! I didn't wake up til 6:00!

Today I am just cleaning. The den is a disaster.... not to mention the toy room. The rest doesn't look bad... cleaned up a bit while playing Sardines. lol! Hope you have a wonderful week! Hope it goes fast and you are all blessed!!!

What's Ahead:
A rather interesting weather day develops as a storm front brings rain to most areas, but enough cold air aloft could prompt some isolated snow in the heavier showers this afternoon over the Kitsap Peninsula and southwest Washington. Hood Canal and the Chehalis valley are most likely to see any of this snow with an inch or so possible. Southwest winds 10-20 mph with highs in the mid 40s today across most of western Washington.
Showers will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday morning. A break from the wet weather is expected for the second half of your work week.
Mostly cloudy skies threaten a few showers Friday and the weekend.
Mountain rain and snow today could bring up to 3 inches of new to the passes.

Sometimes I try being creative and like black and white photos and think some pictures look better this way...more meaning. These were taken 3-22-09.