Day 78 - 2010

I just like this one of Cierra from today at the park.

Day 77 - 2010

Marlee originally didn't want to come outside to enjoy ANOTHER day of amazing temperatures but when I showed her we could move the picnic table so she could still do her crafts... well, she changed her mind. She does love her crafts.

Day 75 - 2010

Another beautiful day of teen temperatures! We couldn't ask for a better March break. We've had picnic lunches, and most of the day outside. Awesome!

Day 68 - 2010

Our first view of spring - in the school gardens. Exciting!

Day 118 - Tuesday, April 28, 2009

I debated between a picture of the first flowers in our garden or the bugs. The bugs won. I can't believe we finally have flowers or "greenery" and the bugs are already eating them! The kids and I did find them interesting to watch though.

Day 94 - Saturday, April 4, 2009

From this

To this.

Earlier in the week I saw the first blooming flowers and then this morning we awoke to snow. Again. This picture is from late in the afternoon and most of the snow had already melted. This means that this year we have had snow every month since November. 6 months! Enough already!

Day 76 - Tuesday, March 17, 2009

What you can and can't tell from this photo:

• It's St Patrick's Day (Marlee was the only one who would wear green)
• It's a balmy 17 degrees out! First warm day in a LONG time!
• Carter is getting stuck in the mud
• The boys just tried to get all of the little balls into the gutters without much success
• The kids just finished lollipops and freezies (I'm a nutritious mom and careprovider!)
• We are trying to melt what little snow we have by putting it on the driveway
• First time using the bikes this year
• Diva is barking in the background, mad that she can't be with us but I don't want her getting any muddier
• Hopscotch on the sidewalk
  

Day 72 - Friday, March 13, 2009

When we got home from school this morning, the kids were fascinated by the mini rainbows all over the kitchen, and wondered where they came from. We had a mini lesson on prisms and how the light hits them and causes the rainbows all over. We had fun trying to catch them when I made the prisms move. I love it when we see the rainbows - a true indication of the glorious sunshine. And what a day it was - sun shining and warmer weather. Spring is on its' way!

Day 65 - Friday, March 6, 2009

A beautiful spring day! We opted not to play at the school as it was a huge water puddle and one of the boys had a wipeout into one within 3 minutes. We did have a fun time walking home, splashing and lining up in the mud for a photo op. Half winter clothes, half spring. The kids are eager to get riding their bikes and play with less clothes. As much as I have loved this winter, I am too.