North of the Lemon Tree

Alex has joined the Civil Air Patrol. Zachary is on the Rifle Team at school. This was their first competition. Mady's class has been collecting vegetables over the past few weeks and on Fridays they walk downtown to the shelter to donate the vegetables.    This week after the visit to the shelter they had muffins with the Mayor, Beth Weldon.  They asked her questions in the City Council Chamber and had the chance to be on the Council.

A much better day on the mountain weather wise. Mady's first trip up the ski lift.  Snowy sand to mark the high tide line on the beach. It is a little stormy at the beach today.  Untouched snow at the school playground. Now that their camp is over, it is time to practice!  It's getting deep on the deck.  Heading down our street.  Gold Creek in Cope Park.  The sun tried to peak out.  Having fun along the docks.  There's ice in the channel. And in the drain pipes. The view is ever changing, but always amazing. I have been surprised by the fact that the kids go outside for recess, regardless of the weather. There have been days that have been windy, rainy, cold, snowy (sometimes all at once) and still the kids are outside.  January 16 was a different story. Indoor recess was finally proclaimed due to wind.  Wind gusts of up to 109 MPH!