Monday, May 19

Partly sunny day



I love the smell of lilac. I love spring. (Have I mentioned that before?) I love a baby-sitter and a Starbucks giftcard. I love a sunny day.
Chicago averages 84 sunny days a year. That's 23 percent of the year. No wonder summer always feels like barely three months and never longer. This is why you see people on the beach in their bikinis in 65 degree heat (this does not include me) when the sun is still just coming and going between the sprinkling clouds (above). Because we want more! And we'll take whatever glimpses of the sun we can get. I don't know how you all in the Pacific Northwest and parts of Alaska do it. (Cold Bay, Alaska averages 10! That's days, not percent.)
We'll be getting our share of sun in the next few weeks as we travel tomorrow to visit family in Texas, where my parents average 135 sunny days a year. Yay! I'm looking forward to seeing my newly oversunned sister, as well, who has recently relocated to the 160-sunny-days-a-year San Francisco. To see how your hometown averages, see here.
I'm not sure how much access I'll have to blogging in the next week or two, but I may try that new-fangled scheduled-post feature to share some recipes and vintage goodies and things I have stored up on here. Or I may be so active with the kids and on the computer every day that I have new things to post about. Or I may be nowhere near a computer. Whatever happens, I'll be back!
Here are a few pics from my walk outside on Friday.

9 comments:

The Jerrolds Family said...

It looks beautiful there! I am jealous- it's way too hot here! Around 100! Have fun on your visit to Texas.

Grandma G said...

Beautiful photos! Our lilacs are nowhere near that far along, as everything is sooooo late this year.

Have a safe trip and wonderful time with your family! And don't forget the sunscreen. (Gee, do I sound like a MOM here?) ;-)

Home's Jewels said...

I love living in the Pacific NW, but it is pretty depressing to think we only have 68 sunny days a year. It's definitely making me reconsider staying inside on a sunny day!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous photos...Chicago really is beautiful in the spring. Hey, we're still green here in Tx, for the time being. After a lovely weather week just past, we are anticipating upper 90s for the next several days. Welcome!

New Leaf said...

Your lilacs are stunning. I can almost smell them! They are one thing I miss about living in NY.. we had three bushes in our yard. *sigh* :)

katy said...

your cloud picture is amazing.

Amy said...

Such great pictures!! It is still soooo cold in Indiana. I am ready for some warm sunshine (supposedly later in the week). Enjoy your visit!!

Lindsey said...

just found your blog when looking around. i love your ideas for preschool crafts. I'm always looking for neat ideas for my little man to do.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos!

I just discovered your blog and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Have a great trip!