Ian helping with the wash

Holiday

The university has a couple of days off after Easter. So with perfect weather, we enjoyed some time at the Greenway trail and park in town.

Playing in the river

Spring in the mountains

Like most of the country, we didn't have much of a winter. Compared with the two past years, this winter was very free of snow and we enjoyed nice mild temperatures. Spring has come a little early, with the dogwood trees blooming this week around town. Luke and Ian have enjoyed getting out more in the front yard, playing with chalk and digging a little in the garden.

They love the beach!

Luke started to enjoy the beach and ocean last summer, when he was 2 years old. Ian had really taken to water from the time he was born! We had a few days of warm 70 degree weather over the break while in Virginia, so we spent a few afternoons at the oceanfront. It was difficult to keep the boys out of the water, particularly Ian -- who ended up a sandy wet mess everyday.

Visiting Mom and Dad

We enjoyed a few days of spring break at Mom and Dad's house in Virginia in March.

Light snow

We had a couple of inches of snow here today. Luke didn't waste any time, and was out making snowballs and sliding on the back hill in no time!

I can't do it!

After the original idea of going to the park to ride his bike, Luke had a melt-down, "I can't do it!" Typical 3-year-old. So I persuaded him to take a walk and just relax in the stroller next to Ian. It turned out to be a wonderful day, the boys really have a lot of laughs together!

The new office

The College of Education moved into a new building which was completed just before the start of this fall semester, in August 2011. As a result, for the past few months I have been enjoying a new office with lots of sunshine!

Thanksgiving at the beach

We had a nice Thanksgiving holiday at my parent's house in Virginia Beach, and enjoyed a few days of warmer weather. We stopped by the beach last Wednesday afternoon and had a walk on the boardwalk, and Luke played on the beach for quite some time. Next year we need to pick up a surfboard to keep at Nana's house for days like this :)