It's Spring

Some people look for the blooming of a certain plant, or the return of a certain bird to mark the coming of spring. Some people mark the first week of spring as the vernal equinox. In our household it is the annual shaving of the beard.


Here he is before. Is it any wonder it is almost impossible to get a decent picture of the kids? They are just like their dad, they see a camera and start making faces.

And here is the after.



I think he looks much younger without all the grey on his face. What do you think? Should he keep shaving or grow it back?

Blog Silence

Sorry for the blog silence but just a couple of days after the last snow the clouds parted, the sun shone bright, and the world blushed green. Walking outside today it is hard to believe that a little less than two weeks ago it was snowing. There is color everywhere as the first leaves emerge on trees and flowers are appearing daily. We have been spending every available moment outside enjoying the warm sunshine after the long winter. There have been some exciting goings on around here so check back soon for updates.

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It's Officially Spring!

According to the calendar in the kitchen (from McQueeney Feed Mill - Thanks for the care package Mom I loved it!)  today is the official start of spring.  This morning when I walked the kids to the bus stop it was still cold enough to need a coat, although Cody declared it was spring so he wasn't going to wear a coat.  Teenagers! The weather widget on the side bar declared it was 0 Celsius (32 Fahrenheit) definitely cold enough for a coat, but the sun is shining so at least it isn't another grey and rainy day. I am heartily tired of being cold. I am ready for sun and warm weather, skirts and sandals. Here is the view from my window today.  


No I don't get tired of the looking at that thing. I think it is cool.

The trees are still bare.  The grass is green, but then it stayed green all winter, even with the snow. What kind if grass stays green when it is buried in snow for two weeks?  German grass, I guess.  Where are the new leaves?  Where are the flowers? Are there any signs of spring?   I took my camera and walked around my building looking for hope.
 

Yay!  Spring!!!!