laziest day in a loooong time

We spent a huge chunk of the day sitting under this:

...looking out at this:

When that got too hot, we dipped our toes into the water or went to the store next door for more beer or a popsicle.

Nevermind the fact that we spent much of time discussing the benefits of public vs. private schooling or what we want to "do" with ourselves when the kids are in school full-time. If I'm going to have those conversations, I'm good with them being in such a divine spot. Word on the street is that there were a number of snow flurries in Portland this morning. Brr!