Snow Day!

After several months of unseasonably dry weather, Portland finally got it's big break.  Snow began to fall midday Thursday, and by evening a couple of inches had accumulated. 

Bear enjoying the powder

Although the nearby Cascade mountains usually get tons of the white stuff, in town measurable snowfall doesn't happen very often.

Tranquil scene at the local park

I awoke Friday morning to nearly four inches of fluffy pow.  AND my workplace was closed.  Woo-hoo!  Snow day!

Snow covered fern

Excited, I grabbed my camera and hustled outside to explore this white world.  You know me - I love snow, and was beyond excited to see it in my own backyard.

I catch Bear in a rare still moment

Later in the morning, I took a walk to the nearby neighborhood park. 

Snow capped cattails

The new fallen snow created many good photo ops.  Such as these snow capped cattails.

My happy doggy

Bear had a blast romping through the powder.  I had fun capturing his joy.  For an old dog, he's still got lots of pep in his step.

Wind blown snow fills in the fence

Even in my yard, photo subjects abounded.  Who would've thought a fence could be so interesting?

Small creek is outlined in white

Or a weedy roadside ditch?

Ears up!

But I'll never tire of photographing my doggy.  He's always doing something cute.

More snowy park scenes

Another snowy scene in the woods.

White-capped bird feeder

Looks like we need to fill the bird feeder.  Gotta help our feathered friends!

Snowy nose

Snow days force us out of our daily routines.  They create a little bit of "bonus time" - perfect opportunities to rekindle our inner 9-year old.   Or to stop and enjoy the wonderful beauty of nature.


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