February - Still Winter

Southern California is like a planet unto itself.  It's freezing in most parts of the country but 80 degree F here.  The local weatherman will say how great the sun is (in the middle of winter?!) compared to the rest of the country.  I actually don't like the fact that we can wear shorts and flip flops in January and February.  I want to feel the cold, wear sweaters, scarves and coats, and have fun in the snow.

When I was in Seattle in December, it snowed for the first time.  What a wonderful winterland it was.  Finnegan was so excited to wake up to the snow.  He kept saying, "It's winter time. It's winter time." He wanted a log on the fire and hot cocoa.  The smile on his face was unforgettable.  He went out to play in the snow with his Dad.  They made a baby snowman.  I didn't have the appropriate footwear to enjoy it but I had a ball just watching Finnegan.

I would really like it get colder.  Thank goodness rain is coming our way for a few days.  Most people will complain but I'm happy about it. I can wear my sweaters!