Spring Has Sprung (For Now!)

Ahhhh, how we've missed the warm weather! We had a taste of spring (or summer, in fact) this week with temperatures in the 70's and even low 80's. We were reminded how nice it is to be able to go outside, hang out with our neighbors and leave the jackets inside! Kira had her first ride in the swing at the tot lot, prompting a bit of a jealous rage from Ari, who was the "odd man out" since there are only two toddler swings and Alex had the second one at the time. Looks like it's time to teach Alex and Ari how to use the "big kid" swings!

Alex and Ari are now old enough to appreciate sidewalk chalk, so they've spent a lot of time drawing on the driveway in addition to blowing bubbles from their new no-spill bubble containers (very neat invention!)

Today we went to friend Joe's (and little sister Sammy) house for a playdate. The kids had a snack at the picnic table on the deck and played for a bit on the swing set until a carpenter bee scared the you-know-what out of Alex. He must take after his Mommy! Alex and Ari enjoyed catching up with Joe and playing with his doggie and kitty cat and had a yummy lunch of hot dogs, chips, cheese and fruit (although they wouldn't touch the hot dogs for some reason). Joe's mommy let the kids have some jelly beans for dessert (in an effort to coax the kids to stand still for a picture) and Alex and Ari were smitten. The weather this weekend is supposed to get much cooler again, but we have lots of indoor birthday celebrations to keep us busy. Alex and Ari are all ready for some more cake!