Spring At Last, Spring At Last, Thank God Almighty It's Spring At Last

Last weekend we spent a little time doing spring cleaning around the yard. It didn't feel like spring, but we did it anyway. It seemed like this winter dragged on and on (and on). We didn't have a lot of snow, but did have our share of cold weather and Midwestern gray skies. Anyone who has spent more than five minutes with me knows that I loathe gray skies.

Today was a brand new day and I have to tell ya, IT FEELS LIKE SPRING! Finally. We have sunny skies and 80 glorious degree temperatures. Shorts and flips flops came out from the back of the closet and made their debut. Wha Hoo!

Molly and I spent almost the entire day outside. We did start the day indoors so that we could get matching pretty pink pedicures. A girl's toes are very important during sandal season, don't 'cha know. Once our tootsies were dry it was time to ride. You have got to love my daughter's passion for the bike. She is my kindred spirit. Love.that. girl!

Stopping to wave to all of my adoring fans (okay, it was actually the school bus).

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Then ride, ride like the wind!
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Molly rode all the way to our neighborhood park. This is her second passion. Last year it was all about climbing, but this year, it's all about the swing. She has a whole repertoire of swinging positions. This is one of her favorites. Can you tell?

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We haven't left climbing behind...she still digs it, too.

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This little step bridge was such a stretch for Molly last year, but not anymore. Funny, all of her clothes from last summer still fit perfectly*, but somehow she is big enough to do this little activity with ease. I guess she grew up, not out!

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Look of sheer determination:

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What is that surrounding Molly? Oh yeah, it's BLUE SKY!

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Climb on, sista!

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After riding home from the park, we stopped for a quick snack and then it was off to...

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...another park! Uh, yea, we are excited to be outside again.

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Hmmm, Evil Knieval, Jr? Gee, I hope not.

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More climbing.

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And finally some swinging on the rings.

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Molly played, played, played until she had a...well, meltdown would be a good word for it. Lots of tears and lots of screaming. Yes, someone was very, very tired. Four hours of playing at the park can do that to a girl. At the moment, she is in her bed sound asleep. Ah, ain't Spring grand?

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*Footnote: Tony thought it was great that Molly still fits into last summer's clothes. That way I won't have to go out and get her new ones this sumer. Right, like that's going to happen. Stay tuned for the summer fashion debut coming soon...