Spring Fever

We're having a few days of really lovely weather, which is a nice break from the rain and freezing temperatures (it was snowing for a short while a couple days ago, although it didn't stick of course). I went to work today as usual, but about mid-morning Arlene (my boss) said, "I don't feel like working today," and I said, "Me neither." So she left to enjoy the sunshine, and said I could leave whenever I wanted. I stayed a short while longer to tie up loose ends, then took off. Melissa and Danica and I went to Hendricks Park, which is famous for its rhododendron garden (although there weren't a lot of them in bloom right at the moment). The park is at the top and down the side of a hill, and there are a lot of differrent paths to choose from. Danica enjoyed being our "leader" and choosing which direction we were going to take. She had a great time exploring (or maybe she just liked being the boss for a change).


She climbed all over these rocks after we finally stopped taking her picture.

After walking up and down the hillside, Melissa needed a rest break, so I handed Danica my camera to keep her occupied. She had a blast taking picture after picture. Several of them turned out pretty good, considering she didn't hardly stop moving even while taking them. Here are a few of them.


Self-portrait? Her shadow.





Purple rhodies.



I hate having my picture taken, but this one is a fairly decent one of me.

There are lots of different types of flowers besides the rhododendrons.

Then Melissa was blowing bubbles for Danica to chase. This looks more like she's being attacked by them.

Danica took a turn blowing the bubbles....

But couldn't resist the urge to chase them too. (And ended up spilling them of course).

I usually take lots of pictures of the flowers, but limited myself to just this one today. I was having too much fun just being out in the beautiful sunshine and fresh air.

The rain and cold is supposed to be back by Thursday. Oh well, such is Spring in Oregon.