Looking Ahead to Spring 2016

Wow.

Been awhile. I blame life. ;-)

We've been in the house for a little over 5 months now, and yes, it feels like home, though it felt that way since we first moved in. Completely unpacked and almost fully decorated, I can't imagine being anywhere else. We plan to plant several new trees in the backyard this spring, along with getting a small shed for the backyard tools. This will be our next adventure with the house. The goal is to get things planted before they start building phase 2...that will be noisy and just across the fence.

I look forward to this spring. I barely saw my trees with leaves on, and barely remember what my new yard looks with green grass. Now that we are settled inside, I am excited to plan and design the outside to our taste. Eventually we want a "campfire" corner, and maybe even a natural-grown teepee.

This will be down the line, and I am not sure want plants to use...but we agree it looks cool. Nora will probably eat anything we try to do for awhile.

Lorelai has started soccer, and even though she is only 1 game and 2 practices in, she loves it...mainly because she gets to be giggly with other girls. Addy is jealous she can't play on the team, but I hope to start her in a dance class in the fall or next spring. That should help.

The dogs are keeping me on my toes, mainly Nora. She is still chewing and eating items she shouldn't like a little puppy...but also finding new ways to visit the vet...like a broken toe. She still has tons of energy and tries to knock over anyone who visits with aggressive puppy hugs and kisses. Her love for people is amazing, and exhausting. Phoebe is delightfully small and easy to handle...though loud.

Adalaide's birthday is in a week and a half (ah!) and I am just now preparing my mind for what I need to do. All will be accomplished on time, of course. Charlie Brown/Snoopy party for this girl. Loves, loves, loves it. I am still figuring out her cake...we'll see. ;-)

Until next time!

-M.LEWIS