Spring may not officially begin until tomorrow... But, for the last 2 weeks, we've been feeling it! The weather has been gorgeous.... Windows wide-open all day gorgeous... Taking 5pm walks gorgeous! The time change has made a huge difference! Living in Southern CA & Florida all my life, I always thought that the "Spring forward" time change was completely worthless... Well, now living in the Northeast, I can completely understand the importance of a time change. The people in the North need longer days, after enduring such long, dark winters. I can now go on jogs in the evening & we get to stay outside until 6pm & it's still light & warm!! :)

We've been spending our afternoons outside, playing with friends, gathering goodies (rocks, sticks, flowers, etc. - not me, the kids!) :) And, just having a really nice time!

This week we have high 60's, 70's & 80's - then... possibly snow next week, but we'll see! I hope not...

Preston holding sister's purse for her (while Aubree practices her hop-scotch technique)... such a nice boy! :)

St. Patrick's Day!!!

 I made my Irish Soda Bread that I make every year... It's so good!!

(Along with our Corned Beef, Cabbage & Potatoes)

Aubree looks pretty in green...

We took a little afternoon walk after dinner...

So many trees are blooming! It's soooooo nice to see colors on the trees again, after seeing them all naked for the last few months...