Not the greatest photo, but isn’t this Gumdrop Tree the cutest thing, from a zillion years ago?

Red and green gumdrops adorn a special holiday tree

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The Holiday Express at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory is a big hit with train fans of all ages.

Little girl reflected in the glass around the Holiday Express Train in Seattle

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There was some very cold weather in the mornings last week.

Late fall frostiness by the side of the road, sun low in the sky

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On a January day, not too far from my house, Puget Sound in Washington.

Overlook to Vashon Island, south of Seattle WA

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Bulbs are amazing. Saw these when out and about, in January! So welcome.

Distinctive gray-green daffodil foliage emerges, a harbinger of Spring

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That bud from the single bulb in water that I bought from Trader Joe is still making me very happy.

Second stem of a blue/purple hyacinth opens from a single bulb forced in water

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Or perhaps you might say, Mt. Rainier is wearing a toupee? From the overlook near my house.

Clouds atop Mt. Rainier. Whooosh!

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Who doesn’t like these showy flowers? So cheerful on a winter day.

Brilliantly colored gerbera daisy in sunshine

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Sometimes I think I enjoy buds almost more than the flowers. Possibilities! Here’s to 2018 developing into a very good year for us all.

Forced hyacinth bulb brings forth its flower bud in January

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It snowed on Christmas, and such a beautiful snow it was.

Snow on the plum tree and bamboo

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Seattle had snow on Christmas Eve 2017 and also Christmas morning!

The snow was coming down hard on Christmas morning in my back yard

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This was only a part of the paper pile. Hope your Christmas was a great one!

Paper and tissue litter the floor after unwrapping presents on Christmas morning

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