Monday~Snow in April?
by Embrace Country Life on 04/23/12Today, we woke up to an out-of-season surprise...about an inch of snow covered everything outside! And when I say everything, I mean everything...lilac bushes in bloom, daffodils, Sarah's flowering plum tree, and our two dogwood trees. It was like all the plants and trees were frozen (no pun intended) in shock with this late arrival of snow! Some area schools had delays or closings but we were on time. It rained on and off all day so by noon, the snow was gone and it actually looked quite green by the afternoon.
After school, we played the usual juggling game, Julia had Zumba class, Alicia had lacrosse practice and Sarah would have had soccer practice until I convinced her coach (Cliff) that playing in 40 degree weather with rain wasn't a good idea!
When lacrosse practice ended, I took Alicia to her annual physical. We have gone to the same physician since she was born and even she couldn't believe how old she is getting. My first-born turned 14 last week...time really does fly. Our physician informed us that Alicia grew 5 inches in a year and a half! Yes, we grow them big on the farm!!
Cliff and the girls headed out to the barn after dinner with the only news to report was that Alicia did in fact get on Patches' back and ride him on the barn's porch back and forth...much to his disagreement.
After homework and some games on the Wii, the girls and I are retiring to our beds with our latest books. Cliff will continue to work downstairs on his computer by the wood stove until his eyes get heavy. I am sure he is enjoying the peace and quiet that is rare with our busy lives.
Until tomorrow...
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