Tour 1 Week 21

 

Clearly I spoke too soon about the whole "spring has spring" business in my last post. As much as I like snowy, winter weather, having a small snowstorm in late April seemed a bit much. The dogs were especially confused whenever they went outside. 

We started our week with Family Game Night in the sunroom/porch and our last dog guest, Lucky, returning to his person. The 14 year-old spent the week preparing a Dungeons and Dragons adventure for us, including 3-D printed visual aids. I never really understand what's happening when we play D&D, but have a fun time with my boys nonetheless. I remember my brother trying desperately to explain the game to me a billion years ago when we were kids, but I just couldn't wrap my brain around it. 

I'm sure he gets a laugh out of his little sister now engaged in regular role-playing games with his nephews. 

The things we do for our kids. 

Tour 1 Week 20

 

Spring has sprung! I took these pictures on one of my recent walks in the neighborhood - the beautiful colors of Spring are blooming all around us and it's especially promising after the long, long winter we've all had. Despite the constant high pollen warnings from my weather app and the inevitable sneezing and itching that accompanies it, I love spring weather.

We met some friends at a local park this week and of course managed to pick the only day that was cloudy and chilly. The boys enjoyed running and climbing and playing with their friends anyway and I got to catch up with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. As a bonus, we also visited the small nature center while we were there. 

Tour 1 Week 19

 

We've spent a lot of time watching foxes lately. Something about Spring has encouraged them to consistently roam in the area surrounding our house. They're beautiful creatures and fascinating to watch. It's interesting to see how much they behave like dogs. I don't have a picture, but one rainy day I looked out the kitchen window and saw a fox curled up in a "donut" shape out on the hill in the ravine. He (she?) napped there in the rain for several hours, while occasionally standing up, circling in the opposite direction and "re-donuting."

Much like our little dog, Bella.

For several days we had TWO foxes to watch frolicking in the sunshine.