Snowy Days

An unusual series of snow storms left Seattle frozen for over a week, disrupting everyone's routines, but giving Cara a chance to explore her world in a new state. At first she wasn't quite sure what to make of the white stuff that appeared everywhere. She enjoyed holding it in her (mitten-less) hand, but after a while would declare "Cold!". Gradually she got used to walking and playing in the white stuff, realizing that not only could she still swing and go down the slide in her favorite playground, but entire hills turned into big slides! The ground outside is now bare, but we're looking forward to more trips this winter up to the snow-covered mountains.

Dressed for the snow.

Swinging in snow-covered playground.

Snow covered house.

Sledding with Dad.

Our snowy neighborhood.

Cara the Artist

Cara loves to draw and paint, and her opportunities increased significantly when she received an easel for her birthday. No longer constrained to her small table and horizontal surfaces, Cara's artistic world continues to expand. Meanwhile are incredibly grateful for the development of washable markers and paints, and a nanny who loves doing art projects! Most of her pieces are signed, if any family or friends would care to hang an original Cara piece on their wall.

The artist at work.

Drawing lessons from Caden.

Artist at leisure.