Thou burning sun with golden beam . . .

The last two days have been incredible, well at least the weather has. The sun has finally found its way into the April skys, and while the house is still a bit cool, stepping out of the door enlivens you. As the world around us springs to life and the plants (and weeds) come out of hibernation I simply can't think of anything other than how blessed we are. I can't think of a better weekend for earth day.

Serena loves being outside, yesterday she sat in her swing for an hour and a half listening to the birds and enjoying the breeze. We have been a bit remiss in smathering her new skin with sunscreen but luckily she has not spent all that much time in the sun to date. I will be sure to lube her up before we grill out tonight.

She really doesn't like the grass however. too prickly I guess. It is sort of amusing as she holds her arms with elbows bent tight against her sides and one leg slightly off the ground so that as little of her as possible touches it. But I am sure this will pass and she will love to feel that grass between her toes soon enough.

No important news from the home front here. We are just a family enjoying the beauty of the changing season and glad to finally be past the last freeze of the season. Here's to your spring being sprung as well. Prost!

Bonnets are for girls

"Bonnets are for girls, Serena," said her daddy. I seem to be developing something of a weakness but Serena is getting pretty adept at taking them off, so Joshua, who thinks they look silly, might win out in the end. Still, when can you get some mileage out of a bonnet if not days before Easter when your little girl is 9 months old and the weather is beautiful (though the temperatures should drop into the 30s just in time for the sunrise service Sunday)? We've been out enjoying the weather the past couple weeks, and Serena's tried helping with the gardening, picking up plenty of dirt and flowers to taste. A visit to the doctor today has her weighing in at just 13 lbs 15 oz, so she's a little one, but that hasn't slowed her down at all.