Sunshine and snow

We're back home in cloudy warm Seattle, where everything is green and gray instead of blue and white. It was an easy, wet drive and we made the trip in about 5 hours. Record driving time for us with no picnic or apple buying-- only a quick stop at McDonald's for the necessities of life. In the winter there isn't much reason to dilly dally on this long drive that is becoming routine.

But Friday was a perfect winter day in the Methow Valley. The sun was out after an overnight snow, and we drove to Winthrop to check out the town's new pedestrian bridge. The scene above is the view from the bridge looking up the Methow River toward the North Cascade mountains.

OK, there's no lack of Nova pictures from this trip as I took over 85 digital photos. After I loaded them on my home computer I deleted at least half, since most were of the back of her head or blurry. I can't tell you how hard it is to photograph toddlers in non-stop motion. Although she's learning fast and if you ask her to pose for the camera, you'll be rewarded with a funny face or a sweet, cheesy smile.

The new Spring Creek bridge is a grand-looking structure for a walkway, but it's functional and links to a loop trail across the river from Winthrop town. A lovely place on a bright winter day.