Photos of the Week: Spring is Here!

Although I normally dread Mondays, today, I can deal. And I owe the extra spring in my step this Monday to the fabulous taste of Spring that we're getting up here. We may have one day to go to be official, but you really can't tell. And as cold as our winters are, yesterday's 70 or so degrees felt sort of like Summer.

This weekend provided the opportunity for a lot of seasonal firsts:  first ice cream, first beach trip (with the dog), first tiny flowers blooming, first time on the tree swing, and first backyard fire with s'mores.

You can't beat that!

So here are two photos that represent our happy first weekend of Spring - it's almost here, and Summer will be here before we know it!

First baby flowers in our yard!

Welcome back, beach!

Have a great week! Happy Spring!

Summertime, And The Livin' Is Easy....

Sometimes I miss living in a place that actually has seasons, you know, like spring and fall. Watching everything change is something I’ve always enjoyed.  But now that I’m up north, there’s a saying that our four seasons are “winter, winter, mud and construction.”  It’s only partially a joke!  Our very long, cold winters are pretty rough. 

But it’s all worth it when summer rolls around.  Everyone seems happier, despite the increased traffic of tourism and road renovation projects everywhere you turn.  People relax on their decks with drinks and have barbeques and backyard fires and visit the many gorgeous beaches and lakes here. There’s an abundance of delicious seafood and canoeing and camping and other fun outdoor options for kids.