Crazy Spring Weather

The weather in our neck of the woods is always entertaining, to say the least.

This past week we finally had some really nice spring weather!

It was nice to be outside enjoying sunshine.

The temperature got up to 80 degrees a few days.

It's been windy.

...VERY windy.

Since we have had so much cold and snow during this very, very long winter,

I've really enjoyed the warmer temperatures despite the crazy wind  the BAD hair days.

Today, we have highs in the upper 70's with more crazy wind

and a chance for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening.

 

As I write this post, I'm sitting in front of my butterfly garden at school. 

On Friday, there were a few little signs of spring.

Birds hopping around.

New flowers starting to poke through the mulch.

There was no indication of the butterfly bushes thinking it was spring, though.

TODAY?

It's a completely different story.

  I see little leaves budding out on both of the butterfly bushes.

I also see new border grass poking through. 

I love to watch the plants and trees as the season changes.

I'm so excited that the garden will be full of colorful plants, birds, and butterflies very soon.

My students love it as much as I do.

They will be excited to see the changes tomorrow!

 

Speaking of tomorrow....

Would you like to hear the forecast????

 

Lows near 28 and a high of 41!!!!

There's a chance for rain/snow mix!

I guess I better think about covering the new little flowers.

We are in a freeze warning until Tuesday.

Isn't that crazy?

 

Crazy Spring weather....

despite the unpredictability, it's delicious! 



Oops!

Just for future reference....

IF one were to get spray paint on a bathroom counter

(Hypothetically speaking, of course)

One can remove said spattered spray paint 

By using nail polish remover on a cotton ball.

Even if spattered paint is ALL over the counter.

Just sayin'. 

Early Morning Track Practices

Whoa.

It is D.A.R.K. at 5:45 in the morning. 

The kids had track practice

...at 6:30.

That's right.

6:30 a.m.

That means they had to be ready to run at 6:15.

We stopped for apple fritters on the way.

(they were not done baking yet. Grrr.)

We also picked up a couple of friends.

 

Did I mention how dark it is?

 

I'm okay with it.

Next year Corbin will be driving them to the practice. 

My taxi service days are numbered.

(sniff, sniff, tear.)

I am happy that they have found activities that they love.

 

Being a mom of busy kids is delicious.

(even when we get up at o-dark-thirty.)

 

Happy Spring Break kick-off!!!

 

 

 



Anticipation

Time flies when you're having fun!

I've said it a hundred times.

I've heard it a million more.

I can't believe that it's already March.

Yet at the same time

it seems like we've been waiting for this for a long time.

Maybe it has something to do with all the cold and snow we've endured this winter.

Spring has felt so out of reach this year...

until now.

 

Yesterday it was a sunny 77 degrees outside!

(It hasn't been 70 degrees since November.)

I was so excited about the forecast that

I dusted off a dress and sandals to wear to school!

Along with the warmer weather,

there's certainly a different atmosphere in school.

Today everyone seemed more relaxed.

Everywhere I looked, I saw smiles on faces.

Sunshine does that to people.

So do vacations.

We just happened to have both at the same time!

 

The countdown is ON.

We have one day of school with students, and then 

 one day of teacher's inservice before our Spring Break begins.

Tonight, as I sit here, I am giddy with the possibilities for the week ahead!

I'm not kidding....GIDDY!

I am smiling from ear to ear.

Mr. took off for the week, so

we'll ALL be home together...

 

...FOR. THE. WEEK!

 

I'm so happy.

What will we do?

The possibilities are endless.

...

Sleep in.

Work on home projects.

Clean the attic.

Clean out the butterfly garden and flower beds.

Get the garden ready for planting.

Clean up the flower pots and gardening tools.

Spend time at the Pond.

Take some day trips.

Have a lunch date as a family!

Oh my.  I could go on and on.

...

 

Only time will tell.

We know that we are ready for a break.
We are ready for some family time.

We've been talking about the week

and our lack of plans for a month now.

We're excited that there are no plans!

It will so good to just "be."

I am more relaxed just thinking about it.

 

I cannot wait to see what Spring Break has in store for our family!

If you are celebrating a spring break, I hope it is everything you desire it to be.

Most of all, I hope it finds you happy, healthy, and loved.

 

Anticipation is delicious.

 



My Favorite Girl

 Volleyball picture day.

I love her sweet face.

I love her sweet, sweet heart.

I'm so lucky to be her Momma.

 

 

 

Pretty young ladies.

I can't believe it is their last season of  club ball.

It's gone so fast.

 

 



Chocolate Treats

My name is Chrissy.

I have a problem.

I am terribly in LOVE with chocolate.

I love everything about it.

 

It's no secret.

 

My family knows it.

My friends know it.

My students know it.

Their parents know it.

 

I had a rough week.

One momma sensed it.

She showed up on Friday with this bag filled with

"Hugs and Kisses"

along with a bag of Pretzel M&Ms.

 

(You can't see the M&Ms, but they are there.)

 

 

 

I have refrained from opening the bags so far.

I'm sure they will have their debut this week.

 

Special treats from special families...

 DELICIOUS.

Is it Spring Yet?

 

These chip clips were a Valentine's Day gift from one of my students.

Aren't they the cutest things?

Yes...

I put four clips on one bag of chips.

They make me smile.

They make my heart happy.

I love that they are so colorful

and that they carry the "be happy" theme.

 

It's the little things.

Spring IS on its' way, I'm sure of it.

Until then, though...

I'll count on the chip clips to give me some sunshine.

 

Spring...it WILL be delicious!

Have a sunny day, friends!