The lawn is finally green (mostly). The pretty blue flowers in the back flower bed are blooming. The yellow daffodils are close to opening. The buds on the bush cherry are nearly bursting with the white flowers hiding inside. The crab apple tree is full of dark pink buds. Spring has arrived.
The thunderstorms we received earlier this week have brought some much-needed rain. But a little sunshine and some warmer temperatures will also help to make our spring days more colorful.
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday this week, it didn’t offer much opportunity for romance. Mike and I weren’t even able to fit in a lunch date this year. While I was at work, Mike was chaperoning Sebastian’s class ski trip to Spirit Mountain. He did have a great time and had a fun group of skiers that he was with throughout the day. My lunch date ended up being with Daphne. She seemed pretty happy about it. I even gave her an extra dog treat because it was Valentine’s Day. I had given up much hope for anything Valentine’s related in my day, when these arrived for me in the afternoon.
I was also greeted with six chocolate-dipped strawberries from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory when I got home. I fought the temptation to devour one and instead got a quick run on the treadmill in while Mike got dinner for the kids. When I finished my workout, I put together dinner for Mike and me. By the time our risotto was finished cooking, Mike had only 5 minutes before he needed to leave with Sebastian to basketball practice. He ate a few bites and then headed out with Sebastian. I was planning to wait to eat until he got home so that we could share our dinner together, but I was hungry and the risotto looked too good (with Italian sausage, red & yellow peppers, parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper). I finished eating just as he walked back in the door. We did enjoy chocolate-dipped strawberries after the kids went to bed. We had enough leftover risotto that we ate more for lunch the next day along with a couple of the chocolate-dipped strawberries. Even though I think we still deserve a night with just the two of us, I can’t help but be thankful that our days are busy and full with our kids and activities that make us a family.
The kids are looking forward to their winter break from school this coming week. We don’t have a big trip planned, but the kids will get a mix of time at daycare and time at home. The kids are excited to see friends at daycare that they haven’t seen for a while. We also have some fun things planned to do in town and are looking forward to a week off from evening activities, homework and packing lunches.
Mike and I are both tired after a late night out last night. We were invited to a dinner at a co-worker’s house. There were three couples in all. We had a nice evening filled with wonderful food, great stories, music and even some Pictionary. We got home way too late, but enjoyed our time socializing with adults. Morning came early when Daphne wanted to get let out at 6:45 this morning. The sun was coming up, but I wasn’t ready to be up. Despite my grogginess, I noticed the sherbet colored skies outside. Half-asleep and in my bathrobe, I took a quick snapshot through our front window. Even though I would have loved to stay up and watch the sunrise, I was too exhausted and went back to bed. I’m sure it was quite amazing though.
Week 29 Theme ~ Get In Close
This is about as close as I can get with my current Canon lens. I would love to purchase a macro. Unfortunately, food, clothes and shelter for the family come first. 🙂
One of the few remaining lilies in my flower garden. The deer decided to let the plants grow just until the flower buds formed and then ate the tops off. Thanks for saving this one for me.
M. Sullivan Photography 