It's the end of February, and I can't believe that March will start in just a few hours...what happened to the first two months of the year?! As luck would have it for those of us who are in the Northwest, we've had an unusually mild winter which has actually felt more like spring...and this is something I could get use to, although we'll be paying the price this summer, when water is in short supply! With the crocus blooming, daffodils beginning to bloom as well as the cherry blossom trees...it truly feels like spring around here and the temperatures aren't too bad either. Not warm enough for shorts or t-shirts (for the level headed!), but nice for a walk around the neighborhood or in the park!
Jayden started out the month with something new and exciting...ballet! She's talked about it for some time and was very excited to be able to start classes. Tacoma City Ballet is where she's taking the class and as luck would have it, her instructor is Danielle Wester, who is Jess' best friend and was our neighbor growing up. Her first class, she started out a bit shy and observed from across the room for part of the class, but once she became comfortable, she joined right in with the other students (all four years old) and kept right up there with them. By her second class, she was listening closely and eager to do as instructed...this is something she is really enjoying. June will bring a recital for the class...we can't wait to see her with the other students...and of course, take some photos!!
With the nice weather, often the days that I have watched Jayden, we've gone for a walk or headed down to our neighborhood park where she's been able to play with some of the neighborhood kids...it's been a real treat for this time of year!
Last weekend we went to The Dalles to visit my brother and his family. Jayden came along and was able to meet some new little "kids!" Scott and Betsy (actually Sydney) had six new kids...their goats had recently delivered six new little ones who were just adorable. Friday night we had the pleasure of watching Sydney, their youngest, play basketball for the high school and boy, did they ever put on a show...triple over time and they WON in the end...it was quite exciting. Saturday morning Jayden was eager to get out to the barn and help with the feeding...two of the kids had to be bottle fed and Jayden quickly got the hang of that and was eager to help with each feeding while we were there. Besides the goats, she loved the trampoline and hanging out with Sydney. She is right at home there...and I think if ever given the opportunity to live on a farm, she'd do it!! Sunday we headed to some friends of theirs farm, with a few more animals and some puppies to boot...she was in heaven!! It was a wonderful trip and so nice to spend time with Scott, Betsy and Sydney...they were wonderful hosts!!
March begins tomorrow and it appears as though it's going to start off with some more of this "spring-like" weather...and then a bit of rain, but no snow, so that's good. After winter last year, I must say that this mild weather is a treat...and one that we know we're lucky to have after so many other parts of the country have had some really harsh winter weather! Rick is in Hoston this week and then on Friday we are heading to Vegas for a photography convention. Lots of talented photographers, tons of information and some time to focus on my passion...I can't wait!
Happy March, everyone...and I hope this finds you all doing well and if you've had a real winter...I hope that spring finds it way to you soon!
