Monday, March 23, 2009

Time to get out....

OUTSIDE, that is! Those of you from the North can laugh all you want, but this southern gal is seriously over cold weather. I would rather it be 90 than 40 any day. I prefer to wear a tank-top, flip-flops and a ponytail over a sweater, coat and scarf. That's just how I am made. But here we are in Tennessee- the farthest north I have ever lived. Around Valentine's Day I start getting Spring Fever. I can't wait to get outdoors, to soak up some sunshine, to smell cut grass. But I have to hang on a month or two more.
We've been blessed with a few warm and sunny days here lately and I have tried to capitalize on them. I took Aron and Jackson (my charge 3 days each week, and one of the family) to the Zoo last week to meet up with some friends. I think we hit 80 that day and my neck got a little pink from the sun. It made me giddy!
Aron on the carousel
Jackson and I on the Zoo carousel

The boys on the bridge at the Zoo's playscape; feeding the lorikeets some nectar
We got out this weekend and did some landscaping. I loved every minute of it, but my knees are mad at me. I'll have to wait a little bit longer for that just-cut-grass smell, unfortunately. Our mower needs a little work. But, either way, Spring has sprung and I couldn't be happier.

5 comments:

Melanie said...

High of 34 here today and crazy windy. I feel your pain. I MUCH prefer 90. Cute photos!

Rachael said...

We are having great weather here-but the last few days have been a bit too windy. I am not looking forward to the summer though!

Flea said...

What fun! I'm so glad you got outside! See, I grew up in the deep south and I'd much rather be in a coat and sweater. :)

Anonymous said...

I love the zoo! It's a long walk for sure.

I prefer warm weather too, can't wait until it's a hang outside day, every day.

wilsonfamily said...

I totally agree with you regarding the weather. I prefer the warmer weather too. We get frustrated here because one day it's snowing and the next day it's 80, but we really have it pretty good. Cute pictures, cute boy!!! Hope you are doing well. Miss you!