So this was supposed to be our first year away from Michigan winters, but last week it felt just like home.
Portland had its second snowiest December in the city's history, and everything was shut down. Most schools were shut down for the entire week and the Oregon Department of Transportation was requiring snow tires or chains on all cars in the Portland Metro area. It was pretty crazy, but the temperatures have warmed up and the snow is almost gone.
This was also our first Christmas away from home. We were pretty much snowed in for the holidays, but it was still a good time.
Mary got me a great pea coat, and we got a Nintendo Wii so we had a lot of fun with that. We also had an awesome Christmas Eve fondue dinner.
Anyway, now I'm back to work, and Mary is back in Michigan until New Years Eve. We'll try harder to update the blog a little more often. For a few more pictures of our December in Portland click here: DECEMBER 2008
Happy Holidays!
4 comments:
"HAPPY NEW YEAR", Ryan & Mary! Hope Mary had a nice holiday with her family. Enjoy the weekend snow, & stay dry New Year's Day. ENJOY! We love you, Aunt Linda & Uncle Bill
Hi Mary and Ryan, Thanks for the update and new pictures. So glad we got to see you, Mary. We wish you both a happy healthy '09. We leave for warmer places a week from today. We are more than ready to leave the snow and freezing temps behind.
Love, Mom and Dad
Hi, Ryan and Mary! What a crazy winter it has been, eh? We enjoyed a wonderful week at Disney World from Christmas day to New Year's day. We are already planning our next vacation!
We all went back to school last week which was an eye opener! Our winter is filled with winterguard practices and play rehearsal. Both of the kids are going to be in the high school play Oliver in March. They are pretty excited!
Keep in touch. Love, Christy
Hey Mary and Ryan
Glad to c they are keeping you busy at work Ryan. It's good for the young adults like yourselves:):):) It's going to be 20-30 below wind chill thursday. Aunt Jill says its alot colder in Minnesota.
Yes i sure miss Dallas Tx winters. Used to love to c 2 ft of snow on tv call my friends and say I'm sitting by the pool you? Oh yeah you're shoveling.
loved the Christmas card. Keep the pics coming. Have a great new year.
Valerie's house is coming along GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk to you soon.
love
Dad
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