Spring is springing. I can feel it. The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and the sun is actually shining. Yesterday it was clear and cold in the morning (we call it Alberta weather -- it's absolutely beautiful) and warm and sunny in the afternoon -- it hit 60 degrees (OK, that isn't Alberta weather). Some of Steph's flowers are even starting to bloom.
Not only is my lawn getting greener, it is also getting longer. With the threat of even more sunshine next week, I didn't want to risk having 12" tall grass when we get back from Victoria (more on that later). So, I mowed my lawn for the first time this year. Our back lawn is usually very muddy (Molalla clay) this time of year, but it actually wasn't too bad. And, thanks to my late fall spraying and edging, the whole yard is actually in really good shape. Now if we can just get through the spring without three months of solid rain...
We are off to Victoria for a week -- yee haw! We are meeting Steph's parents for a week of relaxation and site-seeing. Family friend Laurel Pritchard will also be joining us this weekend. I have never been to Victoria, and am quite looking forward to it. On the way back, we will be visiting Todd & Shelley and family -- we are very much looking forward to having the cousins together again.
Well, I guess this is it until next week. If I can find an internet cafe (mmm... coffee), I may just make a midweek entry (maybe even with photos of Victoria) -- we'll see...
Posted by jethro at February 18, 2005 10:09 AM | TrackBackno flowers springing up here!! the snow is melting though, which brings a whole lot of ICE. i am not a fan of icy roads, but i guess that is what i get for living in alberta, hey. anyways, have a safe trip and we will try to catch you next trip?!?!?!?!
Posted by: kimmy at February 18, 2005 11:49 AMMy daffodils are up, too. It tends to lift the spirits to see spring flowers -- for me for sure, and it sounds like definitely for you as well.
I think you will really enjoy Victoria. It is a lovely place! Your dad and I really enjoyed our two trips there, although we liked it farther up the coast, too. Have a good and safe trip and a really nice time!
Posted by: Mom at February 18, 2005 12:07 PM