It Feels a Little Bit Like Summer...!

The grass and trees are green, the sky is blue, and the air is pleasant...it sure does seem like the warmer weather is here to stay! I love how bright and shiny everything is this time of year. PLUS, we're nearing the end of Maycember, so we'll be able to ease into the summer routine shortly. There are only SEVEN days of school left - yippee!

It was surprisingly quiet on the activity front this past week. G had a water park birthday party on Sunday afternoon, and then we headed over to book club. Monday was the normal swimming lesson for G, Tuesday was a late night deployment for my job, Wednesday was Ava's final 9th grade band concert, and Thursday and Friday were plan-free. Nights like that are a blessing!

Ava received an Honor Letter in Band - congrats!

In addition, I took Friday off of work and had a Dee-Day. It was fantastic! I got so much stuff done, and even had time to relax in the sun/shade with a book, while Pria laid about the front lawn. Scott had to replace a patch of sod where she peed all winter, and ended up killing the grass completely. And of course this was the patch she chose to rest on!

When Ava got home on Friday, she made a "Weezer" cake...strawberry funfetti cake, with aqua blue frosting. It's surprisingly good. And I'm happy that she can do it without me. No supervision needed!

Saturday was gorgeous weather so Scott, G, and Grandpa Doug headed out on a full-day fishing trip. First time the boat was out this year! Ava and I spent the day together, running errands, taking Pria on a walk, going on a bike ride, and even out for lunch. And then I dropped her off at a friend's house. So, for the 2nd Saturday in a row, I've had time at the house where it's just me and the pooch.

Seems like a good weekend for a margarita!

On Sunday we're hosting family for dinner to celebrate this long weekend, and the beginning of summer. Can't wait!

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