Snow!

We got some snow! I'm told this only happens about twice a year here. We didn't receive much, only a few inches but it pretty much closes down the city. Apparently there are only about 3 snowplows around and by the time they are sent out they're just scraping over the ice. Boston roads in a big storm seem a bit safer then western WA with just a little snow, our road is still ice. Greg and I had plans with friends Fri and Sat night so Ella stayed with her grandparents for the weekend (we're spoiled!) We missed experiencing the first snowfall of the season through her eyes, but she was plenty excited to head out for a walk with us Sunday afternoon.


and a "sleigh" ride monday


This is the bike path a block from our house. Our usual destination is a half mile to the bridge with a view of the city.


But if we feel motivated we can continue another mile to a huge park with playgrounds, waterfalls, a fish hatchery and lakes. And within a 5 minute walk in the other direction is an elementary school with a great playground and then a new, really nice shopping center with a grocery store that allows 75 minutes of free babysitting and they actually do crafts with the kids! There are two Starbucks, our favorite Thai restaurant and a great new library attached to a bakery (awesome! we visit weekly!) and more restaurants are being built. We feel so blessed to have found the house we did in our 2 days of looking. At the time of our offer we didn't even know the bike path existed!