Catching Up

Last weekend was the full moon. This was a special one as it was supposed to be whiter, brighter and closer to the earth. The last time this happened was March of 1993. This moon was known as a Supermoon.

Last week was spring break for Derek and Em. 7 a.m. Sunday morning we drove Em to her boyfriend’s house on the south shore to catch a ride back to school. We have to drive through the city to get there. It was a clear morning; early on a Sunday is the time to go through Boston. I find cities interesting to visit, but wouldn’t want to live there.

The weekend was somewhat mild. I started riding my bike outside again. It will be a bit touch and go until the weather really cooperates. I rode Monday morning and by Monday afternoon it was snowing.

Cardinals look good no matter what the weather. Mark started back to work on Friday. Yesterday he came home for lunch and looked out back as a flock of wild turkeys were poking around. We counted 10 altogether.

There are five in this photo, can you find them?

They slowly made their way across the back yard scratching and pecking. Mark was having flashbacks to Thanksgiving…

We’re supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow over night. Winter isn’t ready to let go just yet.

Spring is in the Air

There are signs of spring everywhere I look.

The tree branch that fell during a storm has finally surface and been cut for burning.

Mark got the chain saw out and started cleaning up the winter damage.

The rack we got him for Christmas got installed along with the protective plastic covers for the edges of the bed.

I found little buds peeking out under the leaves.

The hawks have returned.

But the biggest sign of spring at our house is…

the bringing out the 4 wheelers. Mark lovingly cleans his up and gets it ready for a new season. Yes, spring is definitely in the air.

Bathroom Update

We’re slowly making progress in the kids/guest bathroom. We have completed the toilet upgrade and now have finished the new counter/sink/faucet upgrade. I think I must have been a crow in my past life because I love shiny, sparkly objects. I’ve always been a big fan of granite, it holds up very well over time and its beautiful with all it’s intricate grains. We’re still waiting to hear from our plumber so we can move forward with the shower portion of the remodel. Derek and Em start spring break on Friday, March 11th so we aren’t going to pursue anything until they resume classes.

Speaking of break, all this work has exhausted me and Joseph.