Thanks for Walking

Today, I'm thankful for warm fall days that allow us to venture out and stretch our legs and clear our lungs.  I'm also thankful for close by friends who understand the woes of a cold and don't mind braving it to squeeze in a walk.  It is so nice to chat and watch the kids explore and play, or not play, while we walk.  I appreciate all that the day gave me.

Snow Day!

We managed to survive the big storm! Daddy is not feeling well, so I got out and snow blowed the drive at 9:30 this morning and it is just about ready to be done again. At this point I would guess that we have got about 11 inches of snow. No matter the number of inches, it was enough to get the mail woman stuck and a good excuse to get out and play in it! Here are some pictures of Abby exploring the white stuff:

Time for a ride in the sled!

She wasn't ready to come in, she kept asking for "more, more", but her little cheeks were getting rosy and my nose was cold! Maybe we'll head out for another round after nap!

Spring!!!

At last, spring is here! I realize the official start of spring was last Saturday, but I think I was to sick to notice and never get my hopes up for the good weather to last (hey, I live in MI where it seems to change more often than some people change their underwear)...

Here are 6 reasons I know that spring is in the air:

The calendar tells me so...

Mom2Mom sales are in full swing...

I have the urge to clean and purge...

My child goes to bed before the sun does....

My two duck friends are back to swim in Lake Keliann...

I woke to the sound of birds...


So, I ask: When is the next snow storm?





P.s. I realize that I am WAY behind on the blog...I am working hard to get caught up a.s.a.p. Keep checking back!