Let it Snow?

              Pioneer Park, Walla Walla                                       © Diane B. Reed

The snow has come and gone for the time being, except for the frosting higher up in the Blues. As soon as it arrived lots of folks embraced it, breaking out the sleds, snowboards, and skis. Pioneer Park in Walla Walla was a winter wonderland for all ages. Families were out enjoying the park, and a couple of snowmen had already popped up near the snow-capped bandstand.

Fort Walla Walla Park                                             © Diane B. Reed

 It was fun to stop by Fort Walla Walla Park to watch kids of all ages sledding and snowboarding until the slopes of the hills and the BMX track were bare. I'm not sure if the designers of the track planned on its use for sledding, but it's hard to resist such a perfect place for it.

Lions Park, College Place Washington                   © Diane B. Reed

Lion's Park in College Place, home to our pond, has no hills for sledding. But it offers a tranquil place to enjoy the beauty of a snowy winter day. Some of the leaves seem reluctant to give up their grip, reminding us that the Fall was just a few short weeks ago. 

Who knows if we'll have a white Christmas this year. So far it's not in the forecast. On the other hand, it may be that with the influence of La Niña this is only the beginning.