Snowflakes in Seattle!

We had a little bit of sleet on Friday, a few snow flurries on Saturday, and about a half-inch to an inch of big, flaky, wet snow on Sunday! What a weekend. People here say this is pretty unusual, so we feel really excited to have seen snow so soon after moving here.

Saturday...

We drove around a little with the realtor during the sleet accumulation
on Saturday. (Haven't found a house yet.)

Got my hair cut and highlighted on Saturday evening. (Self-portrait taken on the
walk home from the salon.) By early evening, all the snow had melted and the
roads were just wet.

Bellevue is a really pretty city at night.

Sunday...

We climbed into the car to explore the city a little,
rambled into Kirkland, which is about five minutes from Bellevue,
and ended up at a brunch hot-spot called Hector's. It doesn't look busy
now, but by the time we left, this room was packed. Merrit and
Ollie ended up splitting an order of pancakes.

Of course, Seattle is known for great coffee.

Sunny side up eggs to brighten a grey day.
Mike ordered the biscuits, gravy, and egg breakfast.

I had mini bagels with chevre, salmon lox, capers, and onion.

As we leave the restaurant, the snow is starting to come down.

Merrit Man is super excited.

Ollie is excited, too. The snow is starting to stick!

The flakes are big and fluffy--
and sticking to our hats, coats, mittens, and hair.

My Christmas present from Mike, Uggs boots.
Perfect timing.

Already we've seen lots of whimsical or funky sculptures.
Here's one example. Don't understand the significance
of the cow and dog, but I love that someone has given
them scarves! This is a real break from England, where
most of the sculptures you see are historical or memorial
in nature.

We drove north of Kirkland, to higher elevations. The snow was a bit
heavier here, and roads a bit more slippy. Washington is known as the
Evergreen State. Covered with snow, the trees look even more beautiful.

We parked at Houghton Beach Park to let the boys romp
in the snow.

Merrit's throwing snowballs. Lake Washington is behind him.
On a sunny day, you can see the shore and skyline of
Seattle from here.

Mike braved the elements (without gloves, even) and had a snowball fight with the boys. I stayed in the heated-seats comfort of the car and recorded the melee.