It smells like spring. (Blessing #373) We've enjoyed some rain, and the trees are starting to reveal buds ~ which our noses quickly recognize as a sign that spring is getting near. Even though we've already had a tornado warning this year (the earliest ever), we are fortunate to have escaped damage (#374), unlike other parts of the country. And very soon, the fragrance of tulips and daffodils will fill the air.
It's also starting to look like spring. The grass around here is beginning to turn green. (#375) I've also noticed a few tulips and crocus breaking through the ground. (#376) It won't be long and we'll see some blossoms on those green stems. And spring-sport practice has begun at the high school. (#377) When I picked up Jenica from school the other day, I noticed a lot of the kids are wearing shorts and t-shirts.
And pretty soon, it will sound like spring. The cardinal isn't going to be the only bird on the block for much longer. In the mornings, as the sun is starting to rise, Jenica and I enjoy listening to the owl "hooting" from the trees behind our house. (#378) And soon, a symphony of little birds will join Mr. Cardinal and Mr. Owl.
Today, we are enjoying another day of Spring Break. Sleeping in (#379) and enjoying time free from schedules (#380) are two of my favorite ways to spend break. My nephews are spending the day with us today while their parents are at work. Here's how our afternoon unfolded:
We enjoyed playing at the park this afternoon (#381), made and devoured a batch of chocolate chip cookies(#382), and Chad fired up the grill to BBQ burgers for supper (#383).
Since today's Hayden's 12th birthday, we sang happy birthday to him before he bit into his burger. (#384)
Some years, we celebrate Hayden's birthday with snow on the ground. This year, it definitately feels like spring.
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