Finding the right words to describe February in the Pacific Northwest is always a challenge for me. Some days feel like winter while others bring a mix of spring-like skies, rainbows and thunder storms. In truth it’s a month of contradictions as the snow fans fear their last chance of a white blanket is slipping away while spring lovers are teased with little glimpses of green growth followed by surprise freezes. Life goes on however regardless of what the day brings so we dutifully carry coats, umbrellas and sunglasses at all times and continue to explore the great outdoors.
My week started in the backyard tending to some long overdue clean up under the watchful eye of my faithful companion Finn. Monday was the first day of Chinese New Year and Tuesday morning started at the post office mailing our weekend Etsy orders. Wednesday afternoon I decided to crawl underneath a huge rhododendron to snap this shot of my bashful hellebore that finally decided to bloom after 4 years of nothing but a few green leaves. Thursday is a glimpse of how Ryan is spending his recovery time on the couch and Friday is a bit of what Finn and I walk past every morning. By Saturday afternoon Ryan really had to get out of the house so we picked up a frozen yogurt treat and drove to our favorite overlook by the Edmonds ferry landing. A true February image filled with sun, clouds, rain and gusts of very cold wind.
If you’d like to follow along in real-time I post my daily photos on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook but if a once-a-week blog read is more your speed my weekly recaps will continue here along with caption notes containing editing information for each photo.
Northwest Frame of Mind 
Almost feels like a perpetual winter doesn’t it huh?
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It sure does, Andy 😦
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:-\
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Your pictures are quite good even though winter just doesn’t hold much appeal to me! Of course, my favorite is the one of Finn!
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Thanks, Rusha. The Finn pic is one of my favorites too. 🙂 I think the only thing I really like about winter is cozy coats…
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Love the shot of Finn looking out into the garden. It looks like he wants to get out and play. Yes, it was the Chinese New Year last week – don’t know about your neck of the woods, but there were lots of celebrations in Melbourne’s Chinatown here. Looks like Ryan likes Lego 🙂
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There are celebrations here too, Mable but probably not as large as what you see in Melbourne. You’re right – Finn wants to get out and play while Ryan is happy with his Legos. 🙂
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I enjoy seeing a glimpse of your week! I hope Ryan is continuing to do well, and a trip to get some frozen yogurt always helps a little boredom or restlessness, I always say! Lovely photos–I can see the cold, but at least the sun is shining and cheery!
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Thanks for the nice comments and visit, Debra! You’re right, frozen yogurt is a great way to fend of restlessness and sunshine just makes it all better. 🙂
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Love that you’re doing the daily pics on Instagram, Lisa!
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Thanks, Nancy! It’s been fun to share them in a new-to-me way and I’m enjoying following your travels too!
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