We used to live somewhere where it was typical to be over 90 degrees for most part of the summer. When we moved here in June it was still cool and dreary. By August we had something like 72 minutes over 80 degrees. When I’d tell people we had moved from California, they’d apologize for the weather. I’d reply, “My hometown is experiencing a heat wave. It’s 112 there today. I love Washington!”
What I’m trying to say is the sun isn’t a constant presence here in the Pacific Northwest. I can see why the Twilight series was set here. Of course, if I was a vampire, I would be sparkling all over the place, I’d live in Texas. I’d probably tell everyone I was a stripper by night and the glitter was impossible to wash off. The cover story is paramount.
We’ve had quite a few days of sun this winter. Every time the sun comes out, I shoo the kids outside. They whine and complain.
Mike: I’m freezing!
Me: Put a jacket on. Find some gloves, get a hat, locate a scarf, I don’t care. Go outside!
Marshall: Mom, the sun may be outside but it’s still only 32 degrees!
Me: That’s okay. You need the vitamin D and I need the peace. I will give you hot chocolate when you come inside, but for now go outside and pretend you’re warm!
This week we’ve reached warmth. It’s been a long time since we’ve been warm. I was able to open the doors and windows. We spectated some baseball in the sunshine. We even needed sunglasses! It was amazing.
We were out running errands and the kids were complaining of being too warm.
Mike: I can’t wait until we get home! I’m going to put on shorts and a short sleeved t-shirt. I’m boiling here! Maybe we could set up the water slide!
Me: You do know it’s only 67 right? (I’m pretty sure we’ve acclimated.)
Marshall: I don’t think we’re going to be able to go to California this summer?
Me: Why not?
Marshall: It’ll be too hot. How will we survive? Can you believe we used to wear a sweatshirt at 67 degrees and now we want to go swimming?! Maybe we should vacation in Canada…
Overactiveovaries 
Maybe you’ll have to wait & come in the fall!! i’m very impressed with the quality of your picture. I zoomed way in & it stayed crisp & clear. The beautiful thing about your sunshine is that your air is always washed clean, leaving your sky is so blue! Miss you all.