A hint of spring

Yesterday we had our first hint of spring. It was really nice here, and the kids and I were all able to go outside and have some good yard time. We've been working on our cold frame and got it filled with top soil and planted with two rows of spinach and radishes. The kids are saying they don't want radishes, but I know veggie pizzas taste better with them.

In other news, we celebrated Fat or Shrove Tuesday with waffles and strawberries, and then went for our ashes in shifts, Dad during lunch, A at school and the big kids and I later in the evening. This Lent instead of giving up something, I'm trying to work on adding something, particularly some form of housework, which can always be a bit challenging to me. As for the kids, besides the sorrowful mysteries, also trying to read to them more before bed, especially from the Bible stories and saints lives.

On the sports field, J finished her volleyball season, with the team getting third place overall, yeaaa. J really came on strong at the end of the season, giving us reason to think she might play in high school. J also rehearsing weekly for A Midsummer Nights Dream, she plays Hermia's dad Egeus.

Boys finishing up wrestling season tonight with the city prelim and tomorrow's finals. I have really enjoyed driving them in every night (seriously) and the little break I get in the evenings. (Dad usually drives them on the weekends,) And S has started baseball practices.

Around our homestead, as you can see from the pics, a fox visited us recently. I was looking out front window and saw him in the field across. Had to grab my camera, it was really cool.

And as mentioned above, the cold frame and seed starting, very fun.

On the downside, our dryer is broken, and we're hanging clothes on the back deck until we get a new one. But that's okay, makes me feel real industrious and pioneer like.

On the needles, still G's daisy chain sweater. I like that it is so easy.

Anyways, hope your day is wonderful.