Vanessa and I woke up this morning to “Hey Mom, there’s a rainbow outside!”, “Hey Dad, there’s a bat in the house!”, “Hey Mom, the rabbits and chickens are loose!”, “Hey Dad, there’s a crab in the bathtub” and all of them were followed by “April Fools!”. In the past, there have been bats in the house, the chickens and rabbits have been loose, and there are always rainbows in the yard with three kids in the family. Although I have not seen, nor have I heard any stories about, a crab in the bathtub.
It’s been snowing today. Finally around 2:30, it turned to rain. Begrudgingly, I took the studded snow tires off the car, only because Washington law says I have to. The kids and I were up at the pass yesterday playing in a blizzard. Compact snow and ice on the road starting at about 3000 feet. Seems to me that a two week exemption should be made this year. After I had the tires changed, I read an article in the paper that the state patrol has the authority to make decisions in the field as to whether the studs are needed or not.
We met some friends at the ski area and ended our day swimming in a 100 degree swimming pool, during the blizzard. We ran to the pool in our bathing suits and bare feet, with 6 inches of snow on the ground and snow swirling in the air. After we warmed up, we rolled in the snow and then jumped back into the pool. The girls had a great time. Experiencing a new definition of fun is a great thing!
We were in Seattle the other day for the Whole Foods Holiday show. The girls and I took some time to tour the UW campus.
Suzzallo Library, UW campus.
Fischer Fountain, UW Campus
We also cruised the Student Union and a couple of academic buildings. It was spring break so everything was quiet. We’ll have to visit again during a business day.
One of the kids has been taking pictures again.
March Sunset
Gravel and Grass Collage
All brushes are on sale this month. Check ‘em out. Coupon code is: Brush Sale.
Herbs of Grace Brushes
Later, Brad
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