Springing up

Spring is gradually making itself known in our end of the world.  I say 'gradually' because we have one really nice day and then several rainy and cold.  Teaching is slowing down as we finish up schools for the year.  Two schools finished last week and my other two schools will be finished within a couple of weeks.  I have started my to-do list of all of the things that need to be fixed, cleaned, etc since I haven't made any progress on things in the last five months due to all of my 'irons in the fire'.  There is a lot of work to be done at the office (painting, cleaning, repairs) as well as another long list at home.  We should be able to knock these all off the list over the next 3 months or so!

I have been trying to make time for fun with friends as I definitely have been out of the loop for the last while.  Grabbed breakfast at Cora's with Heather, Rebecca and Michelle (plus her baby on board).

Then I took Nolan to the park for a good long walk on one of our recent nice days.  I always want to practice settings on my new camera but I think the cat is tired of me chasing him around the house madly snapping pictures.  So I was happy to have a new subject for my guinea pig.  He is such an awesome little man and we had a great time walking the trails, feeding the ducks and exploring nature.  He made a fantastic model.  I think Michelle takes a lot of pictures of him so he is used to the camera being pointed in his direction.  Cutie!!