We finally got some winter in Portland. It was not exactly the epic winter storm that was predicted, like the one that ended up in Washington, but any time we get flakes of any level in Portland I am impressed. Raechel is in town from Hawaii and it has been awesome to experience snow with her. She got to see snow falling for the first time in her life. So in an attempt to give her the full winter experience we did what we do best - skipped work and school - and headed to Mt. Hood for a little winter adventure.
Besides the fact that it felt like absolute heaven to be outside and working hard, it was a beyond gorgeous day. It felt so good to breathe some cold fresh air into my lazy lungs and get my heart pumping. Plus I got to sample all my sweet new snow gear I got in the spring. And sadly, that is reason enough for me.
This was the most snow Raechel had ever seen. She handled her snow shoes like a pro. I however handled my snow shoes like a 7 month pregnant lady. Slow and steady. And by slow and steady and I mean SLOW. But I loved every second of it.
We hiked to Trillium Lake, which looks a bit different all frozen and snowed over than it does in September when we were there last. It is always a little unsettling for me to walk over the top of a frozen lake. But it was beautiful and we had an amazing time.
Taking a break at the lake.
Me looking incredibly hot at 7 months in all my snow gear. Gotta love that super attractive belly band. This is one of those pictures I know I am going to regret later. Actually, I think I already do.
We had an awesome day. I really miss the snow, believe it or not. I always love getting up into the mountains and enjoying it for a day and then returning to my snow free city. Just one more reason I love Portland. I cannot wait for next weekend when we take on St. Helens.
We had an awesome day. I really miss the snow, believe it or not. I always love getting up into the mountains and enjoying it for a day and then returning to my snow free city. Just one more reason I love Portland. I cannot wait for next weekend when we take on St. Helens.
7 comments:
Major props to you for doing this at 7 months pregnant! That is awesome. Your post made me miss snow.
I cannot even look at this post without feeling insanely jealous. SLC winter has been a joke this year and I miss snow so much it hurts. Also, props to you for snowshoeing at 7 months preggo. Heaven knows by that point I will probably be as big as a house and need to be transported by cranes.
love that belly band shot. i started using one to keep my legs from falling out of my hip sockets. or at least that's how it felt. really handy for postpartum for the same reason. you look great, and that snow looks heavenly!
Can't believe you are already 7 months! Awesome picture. Yea for you getting out there and enjoying the snow.
Way to go! Cute pictures! Looks like a lot of fun!
Megan, you look so cute, I cant wait for that baby to get here, I am amazed that you do the things you do 7 months pregnant, I just set on the couch eating LOL
That looks fun. Im jealous. Not of the snowshoeing. Mostly just of the being in Portland.
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