We had absolutely lovely weather for this time of year yesterday. I think it actually hit 70 degrees. It was perfect – clear, sunny, and just enough warmth to be comfortable without being overheated. So Ane and I lathered up on the sunscreen, donned our straw hats and gardening gloves, and headed out to do […]

On Saturday, Nana and Papa came up to visit, and we all went to the park. Ane has been dying to go during her entire spring break, but the weather hasn’t been cooperative. Saturday was not really a clear spring day, but it was warmer and it hadn’t rained in a few days. So, we […]

I gave up caffeine for Lent this year. Now with Easter over, I can go back to fully leaded coffee. The thing is, I don’t really want to. I became a reluctant coffee drinker after Tad was born. As I have pointed out before, college didn’t make me a coffee drinker. Having one child didn’t […]

We had a very wet and rainy Easter Sunday. (Surprise, surprise.) We didn’t let the weather dampen our spirits, though! The kids were decked out in their Easter best – Tad had a new shirt, Ane had a new dress, and even Dolly got a new Easter outfit. Ane’s gloves were purchased on clearance last […]