Welcome Spring!

There's nothing that says 'spring' quite like Easter.

And, while Mother Nature has been teasing us with a warm day here and there and then surprising us with snow the next day, I think maybe she's gotten our hints that we are ready for winter to officially be over...and ready for spring to commence.

Which is why she gave us such a beautiful Easter weekend.

I haven't had the camera out much lately.

I mean, really, there's only so many pictures you can take of snow.  And indoor activities.  And kids who are busting at the seams to get out of the house and romp around in the dirt, swing, dig up rolly pollies, and ride bikes.

So, maybe, just maybe, I went a little overboard on Easter weekend with this whole taking photos thing. 

Overboard, as in 500+ photos.

 

 

Yep, Momma's got some good scenery...happy boys...Easter treats...and a whole lotta picture takin' to catch up on.

Plus, there's nothing cuter than little boys and baby goats.  Right?!

Over the Easter weekend, we welcomed spring in so many ways (maybe even a little ninja style).

Family get togethers and football games with cousins.

Hours of playing outside.

Wearing shorts...and flip flops.  (Oh man, you should have seen their faces when they heard they could wear flip flops.  Best. Day. Ever.  For a 2 and 5 year old.)

Flying Kites.

Dying, hiding, and hunting eggs.

Swinging.

So much fun was had...which is why I guess I took so many pictures.

And, at the end of the day on Sunday, (as most of us parents do after a holiday weekend) I felt like I needed another day.  A day to catch up on all of the 'stuff' that I skipped over the weekend to enjoy these other moments.  But, those other moments.  They were worth it.

I love this time of year.  When the grass turns green.  The trees start to bloom.  The lillies sprout up.  The cold, dark, winter nights, turn into long evenings of playing outside.  The neighbors pour out of their houses to play and we sit in the driveway for hours, just hanging out.  The kids are tired...and love being able to just play.  Knees get scraped up.  Soccer games begin.  T-ball starts up.  Bugs are caught.  All of that other 'stuff' seems to disappear and the only worry of the day is just how much time can we spend outdoors?

As much as possible.  We are so excited to welcome spring!