...so no school today. This time, it is not because of record snowfall. Rather, it is because of rainfall. Yes, the snow is melting, the rain is falling and the river is rising. Actually, I think it FINALLY crested last night around midnight. For the first time in several days, I am seeing sunshine.

We are enjoying our day off of school, I must say. I really enjoy being with my kids. However, poor little Jadon. Their Christmas Party was canceled due to school being closed because of the blizzard here. So, it was rescheduled for today. Therefore, last night he and Jon made frosted sugar cookies. Once again, we have them at our house. They will not be taken to school and eaten by his kindergarten class. AARGH!!! They are so good. Too good. So, I am looking at them, cursing them:) And realizing as soon as Jon gets back from his meeting, we will be heading out to the YMCA.

Anyway, here are some pics of the flood. On our way home from school yesterday around 12:30 p.m., water was already well-over the road from the Snohomish River. There is a picture of Todo's Mexican Restaurant; it is one of our favorites and has been for years (we lived in this area years ago.) Yesterday morning, we drove around Snohomish and the water was already really high around the restaurant. The dining room overlooks the Snohomish River. The picture that is shown in the news story is from yesterday. Last night, I am sure it got much higher.

We are fine, since we live on a hill and far from the flood zone. However, there are many who have been evacuated and have no idea what they will be going home to when they return. Several of the teachers at the school the kids attend either were not able to drive in to school yesterday, or had to leave early because of roads being closed.

Please be in prayer for all involved: people evacuated, emergency crews, and road crews.