It snowed on Christmas, and such a beautiful snow it was.

Snow on the plum tree and bamboo

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Finally got outside for a bit in the sunshine. This from the Winco parking lot in Kent.

Bare trees against a winter sky with some clouds at sunset

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Rainbows are so exciting to see. They appear, and then they are gone, but leave you feeling happy for a long time.

November rainbow

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Spring is bursting forth, and the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle has their game on. Bonus photo below.

A bit of blue sky makes the daffodil plantings look even better

Tiny true flower peeks out from mauve hydrangea blossom

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Seattle’s weather has been colder and wetter than normal. Here is a plum tree in my back yard, trying so hard to bloom, taken on a rare break in the rain.

Plum blossom buds, waiting for sun and warmth

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The days are actually getting longer.

Winter sun sets behind bare tree on hillside

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The sun is out!

Stone birdbath wtih blue sky and evergreen tree reflections

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Just one bird decorating the tree.

Chickadee on winter branches against a gray sky

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Snow fell but didn’t stick yesterday. Better that way.

Fat flakes of snow falling

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Bare branches of winter in late afternoon light

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