Summer in April

We experienced Summer in April this week.  Temperatures soared above 90 degrees Wednesday, and were well into the upper 80's Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  We've been waiting for a breakthrough to spring, but turning the AC on, sweating when I walk outside, putting leftover Easter candy in the fridge, and evening bug bites weren't quite what I had in mind.

 

The weather allowed me to hit the road running for the first time in a long while.  Monday was a hard run for me and I realized that a gradual adjustment to hot temps is easier than just jumping right into 85 degrees.  I was a bit discouraged, but today my spirits were lifted when I ran 4 miles in 35 minutes (that's a 8:49 minute mile pace, ya'll...and that is good for this short-legged runner!). 

 

This past weekend we had 2 baseball practices, gymnastics, grocery shopping, house-cleaning, and a friend's 30th birthday party.  The party was fun, but a bit overshadowed by the blustery and windy, 40 degrees on Saturday evening (outside party).  We made the best of it with a hike, playing football, and standing by the bonfire, but as that sun went down, our bones got cold and we hightailed it home. 

 

Ryan planted 37 Leland Cypress trees this week along our fence line.  If our fence falls apart, we'll have a natural fence of trees for privacy.  It's always good to have a back up plan.  :)  (I'll try to get a picture of the cute little trees this week). 

 

A highlight of the week was Nick's straight A report card.  That boy may have a few 'moments' each week*, but he sure does have some skills in the classroom.  I never have a problem getting him to do his homework or study for a test.  He will study every night for 4 or 5 days straight until test day without a complaint.  His report card reflects his good habits.  Great job Nicholas!

 

We are busy shopping and buying this week for the bedroom/bathroom.  Exciting purchases such as doors, vanities, sink/countertops, carpet, and toilet.  Spending all that money is a little stressful, but the thought of putting it all together makes it all better.  I hope we can find some time to put the putting together this weekend. 

 

The picture below is one excited little girl who got to sit up front in the van for the first time.  My van was full to the max with a vanity, countertop, push mower, backpack weed killer, and 4 Leland Cypress trees (perks of a mommy van are endless).  I researched online that it was not against the law to allow your child to sit up front.  So, I turned off the airbag, said a little prayer for safety, and off we went.  She smiled and giggled the entire ride home. 

 

Baseball opening day is tomorrow!  So, let's play ball! 

 

Lauren's first ride up front

*Nick's 'moment' from last evening:   Nick was devouring a large bowl of chocolate ice cream (his appetite this week has been huge) and says to me, 'Mom, this ice cream tastes like it's frozen!' I guess the expression on my face said it all, cause he quickly followed up with 'That was a blond moment wasn't it?!'   Um, yes sweetie, it was.