This and That...

We have been busy around here....waiting for spring to arrive!   There have been hints of it in the air, and we are not complaining!   I mean, really, how many times can you play chase around the kitchen table with your daughter before you realize:  I need some fresh, spring air...now!    The tulips are poking out in the front, and it is exciting to think about what surprises are in store for us in our (new) yard.   Here is how we have been passing the time...

Our annual February visit from Aunt Bridget, to celebrate her and Brian's birthdays:

Off for a hike in the back woods.

We went to see our friend Abby take a horseback riding lesson. (That is her horse, Joy, in the background.)

They did New Year's Resolutions at Lucy's school.  Hers was:  "To have a snow ball fight with Mama."  (If only all our resolutions could be so simple and attainable!) So, in addition to going on what we hope is the last winter's hike in our back yard,  I figured we'd better get that resolution completed!

Lucy loves to look and discover things.   This was a dog toy, I believe..??...

I have been "teaching" (I use that term very loosely) Lucy piano, which she has really taken a liking to.  Here she is playing her first song, "Baa Baa Black Sheep":


February March 2013 006 from Karen on Vimeo.

Lucy was invited to a friend's Princess Birthday Party.  Soooo cute to see all the girls dressed up!

Tiara's and ring pops...what more could a girl want?

Here's hoping to no more snow storms! Spring, where are you????