Jingling Bells

This morning I sacrificed my sleep and ventured out into the post snow Seattle to take part in the 24th Annual Jingle Bell Run. It started/finished on 5th Avenue which is in the heart of downtown. It benefited the Arthritis Foundation and this year's honoree was a cute little 3 year old guy named Benjamin who was born with a congenital form of arthritis. It was lots of fun, and it ended up being a really sunny morning after our first snow last night. People got all kinds of dressed up - there were presents, elves, snowmen, santas, santa's helpers, lots of people in Christmas boxer shorts and all forms of santa hats, people in pajamas - some people went all out. And the most fun thing....everyone wore Jingle Bells of course!! Nothing like thousands of people running down a street wearing bells! It was cold, but I enjoyed the morning sun and it was great to be around thousands of people all happy to be up early in the morning to do something fun!

Westlake Center


5th Avenue


Jingling 5th Avenue