Spring is here! I think.

In the south, spring is fleeting and you must enjoy each day as if it's the only one you'll get - because it just might be.  Our weather turns from winter (ok, mild though it may be, it's still winter to us) to hot summer days in a nano-second.  And sometimes turns back again without warning such as the 40 degree temps for the next few nights suggest!  

This past weekend we were blessed with a few lovely spring days and used them to our full advantage.  

You saw our bluebonnet adventure.

The kids had their school spring fling - the last one they'll have at this precious school that has nurtured them the past two years.  Sydney's dance class gave us a little performance.  She was so proud that she "wasn't shy" and danced in front of all the moms and dads.

The kids were also super excited to check out the fire trucks - something they have feared and kept a safe distance from in years past.

 Hmmm - what do you suppose this button does???

But the bounce house is still the best!  Fletcher will literally bounce until he is a sweaty dripping mess.  It's a wonder he has all that energy left to kick and scream as I pry his fingers away when it's time to go.

Next spring activity - picking strawberries!  I have great memories doing this as a kid when visiting my grandparents in Florida.  Ours seemed to love it just the same!  Deceiving little berry buckets those were - we came back with about three times as much as intended.

This is what finally remained for regular consumption after giving a huge bag to Sydney's friend who joined us on the pick, cutting an enormous bowl full for strawberry shortcake AND getting much more discerning about the selection process than the kids had been.

Yay for spring!

Oh, and Boudin is slowly turning into a sheepdog before our eyes.  He/we cannot wait for his first puppy trim after his next vet appointment!  I do my best but puppy groomer, I am not!