Snow Covered Mountains

Hello ladies, did you remember to "fall behind"?  While I love getting that extra hour of sleep, I really don't like the thought of darkness settling in so much earlier!  How about you?

Since we've moved out here to the Pacific Northwest, hubby and I try to explore our little slice of paradise as much as we can!  So yesterday we took a road trip to Leavenworth, a beautiful and quaint Bavarian style town amid the Cascade Mountains.  We'd been there several times before, and thought we could catch the tale end of fall colors enroute.  Well, we did manage to see some color, but also lots of snow, too!

 These photos simply do not do the gorgeous scenery justice!  I wish that you could all have come along with me yesterday, the snow covered mountains were just stunning!

 The mountains are always beautiful, but with a fresh dusting of snow, they are even more dramatic!

 Luckily there was no snow on the roads.  When it gets bad, drivers are required to put chains on their cars.  Yikes!

 I am continually amazed at how breathtaking the scenery is here in Washington State!

 I took these photos as we were buzzing along in the car.  The pine trees blanketed in snow were so pretty!

 We love the town of Leavenworth, and thankfully it wasn't as busy as it was there in the summer.  The first time we visited in August, it was in the upper 80's.  Yesterday it was just above freezing!  Luckily I thought to take along my winter coat!

 It truly feels as if you are in a quaint old European village in the heart of the alps!

 I especially love this pretty building, below, with the blue shutters and trim.

 As pretty as the town is, I missed all of the gorgeous flowers that were everywhere last summer, below.

 Another summer shot.

 And speaking of snow covered mountains, the next photos of the Olympic Mountains, is the view that we are treated to from our home!

 I wish that the mountains would have shown up better in the photos.  They are stunning in their fresh coating of snow!

 That's the Puget Sound, and Camano Island that you see in the distance.  Aaahhhh, I don't think I could ever get tired of this view!

Hope you all have a great week!  Can't wait to get caught up with you all, and see what you've been up to!