Spring Break, 2013

This week was spring break for Megan and Danny, and they had a really relaxing week. I don't think they got up before 9 am at all, and they spent most of the week hanging around the house, watching The Beverly Hillbillies and other quality programming. They also spent some time outside in the beautiful weather walking Harley and riding their bikes. Today, I managed to get a few shots of them.

They were so happy to be out on these nice days. I miss being a kid sometimes, but not enough to want to go back!

Danny's keyboard concert

Last Tuesday morning, I attended Danny's keyboard concert at his school. He practiced his songs for weeks, including "Old Macdonald Had a Farm," and that practice paid off.

He was very serious sitting in the back row on the stage (he's the red-head with the cowlick, can you tell?), as they all were. I can't wait to see what he does next!

Our new little buddy

Spring break began this week with a weekend visit from Grandma and Paw-paw and Daisy (the kids were so excited!) and a weekend of cooking, including the traditional Creamer corned beef and cabbage for St. Patty's Day. We also met a new friend this weekend, and this is our new friend.

This little squirrel was cornered by Harley and Daisy, who barked hysterically until we came out to investigate. Our new little buddy, once the dogs were in the house, followed the kids around the yard while they did poop-scooping duty.

He even came up to the back door and then met the adults,

first climbing up next to me, then jumping up on my dad's foot, and then allowing us to handle him.

He was an amazing little guy, but his lack of fear was proving to be a problem. The dogs would not leave him alone, and the cats next door were staking out his hiding place for hours. We think he was looking for a friend, but we decided it was probably best to take him to St. Francis wildlife refuge, who would introduce him to other squirrels in the wild away from Harley the persistent hunter.  We placed him in a shoe box with some strawberries to eat, and Zac dropped him off Sunday afternoon. We will never forget the experience.

March, it makes me happy!

March in Tallahassee means a few things to me (one being legislative session, but I don't want to depress everyone), but the main thing is weather for planting. This last week, I planted my front porch garden, and I'm so excited!

Strawberries

and tomatoes and several different varieties of herbs all soaking up the March sunshine. I like to sit on our front porch swing and listen to the birds and watch the plants grow. It makes me happy!  

The last of February...a trip to Snow Mountain, Day 4

Day 4, we awoke to pack up and head out for the trip home. After stopping to say goodbye to the beautiful view from our hotel,

we had yet another glorious breakfast. The trip home was quiet, and we were all so happy that our time together was so special. George and Megan, I love you both so much! I hope your birthday trip was wonderful for you. I sure enjoyed it!