Winter Winter Go AWAY!

I know I really shouldn't be complaining about the weather as my inlaws are shoveling out under a new foot or so of snow, and the people in Fargo are desperately scrambling to make an attempt at saving their homes from an imminent flood. BUT, if spring would hurry up and make it's appearance not only would I be happy for the sunshine and warmth, I think it could help everyone. Don't ya think?!

We've been chillin' (literally) out here down in Iowa, very THANKFUL for the couple days of 70 degree weather we saw a couple weeks ago. It was a HUGE breath of fresh air from a LONG winter. Cody got his first opportunity to visit the nearby park and I've been spending more time on my horse.

When the temps again dipped into the below zero marks, Cody and I made a trip to the Mall of America with some of my close friends and their kids. Though we couldn't actually swim in the warm tropical waters of Underwater World, it was fun to at least pretend like we were warm while we watched sharks and other fish through the glass tunnels. On that same trip I had dinner with some friends from high school that I hadn't seen nor been connected with for nearly 15 years! We had a lot of fun catching up and reconnecting. You might ask, "how did you get reconnected with them, Jill?" Facebook...of course!!

Cold yucky days mixed with a little boy that doesn't like going outdoors in it any more than his mommy has forced me to be creative in finding fun little adventures, not just away from home, but in the house too. I have once again set up my 'portrait studio' to try and get some Easter pics of Cody. Let's just say asking Cody to sit and smile doesn't exactly work anymore. I'm learning to be quick with the shutter and crafty with the digital editing!!!

We've gone 'camping' in the dining room when I pulled out our little 4 man tent (which roughly translates into 2 men, or 1 woman with all her stuff!). Cody and his dog had great fun running in and out of the tent for a couple days until I decided I wanted to reclaim my dining room. No, we didn't attempt to have a campfire...didn't even make hot dogs. Those things are definitely reserved for moments when you're so famished you don't even care or know what you're eating!

We recently had a family fun night at the local pool and wow did Cody have fun in the kiddie pool! Mommy and Daddy had fun too, but I think we wore out faster than he did!

Grady and I have been back in the barn working on finishing up our stalls and tack room. It is nearly complete!!! As soon as it is, I will get my camera out there and post some pics of the finished product.

It appears the cold has frozen my brain and zapped my abilities to write anymore....so that's all for now.