Spring is finally here!!

The sun has finally shown up in Portland and it has been amazing. Beautiful sunny, blue sky days all week and it is supposed to reach the 80's this weekend. I can tell you it is much needed after the dreary winter we seemed to have, rain and gray skies day after day. While I've always known the weather can affect your mood, this week I have noticed that everyone is happier and just enjoying life. The sun seems to have brought a sense of relief that winter is finally over and we can all start to enjoy our outside activities. The fact that it doesn't get dark until later also means that Mark and I are able to go for leisurely walks after dinner and the temperature is tolerable. I love this time of year and I'm hoping it sticks around!!

Spring?

Happy May Day, and for us Northwesterners, usually means the beginning of spring is just around the corner. Except today, the forecast is for rain, but this weekend is hopefully partly cloudy and in the 60's. At this point in the year, we all start to get antsy about some warmer weather. When I hear the weather man say that our high was 6 degrees lower than average, it does not give hope that sunshine and warmer weather are just around the corner. So in an effort to brighten spirits, here are some beautiful pictures to remind us of what is to come!

 

 

Hopefully spring will be just around the corner!!