Today Ellie worked on a project for her artshow. She was supposed to create her own superhero, and she did a super job!
Tuesday, April 12
Today Ellie got sent home from school with a low-grade fever and lethargy, the same virus, it seems, that knocked Elaina down a few pegs Saturday into Sunday. The weather was nice enough that we had promised Elaina a ride on her bike, so I dusted off the old stroller so we could all go as a family. Ellie, as no surprise to anyone, thought this was a delightful idea, and quite enjoyed watching the world go by from her little orange seat. (One of the benefits of being a little teeny for your age, I suppose!) And Elaina was so happy to be able to ride her bike, too.
When we returned home, Josh and I took a walk through our yard and discovered blossoms starting to show their pretty pink heads on our apple trees. We are so hopeful that we'll get a decent crop this year!
We also let the cats enjoy the weather for a bit. Winston never passes up an opportunity to chew fresh grass!
Wednesday, April 13
Tonight both girls felt well enough for a trip to the park, and while we didn't stay a super long time (Ellie was still not 100%, and there were some well-intentioned but overly-persistant kids there who kept wanting to pet Yuna), we had a nice time and enjoyed the weather.
Thursday, April 14
Tonight Ellie stayed indoors for cuddles with Daddy...
...while Elaina and I spent some time outside. She was quite content to swing and blow bubbles. I had to laugh because she used to be such an indoorsy little girl, and now she's outside every moment she's able to be, and because I have a picture of her from two years ago, standing just about where she is here, holding her umbrella in a late season snow.
Friday, April 15
Tonight we had one of our famous Serrano family pizzas for dinner. The girls, as always, were enthusiastic decorators (and taste-testers).
After dinner, the weather was nice enough for us to spend some time outdoors. I noticed the girls were unusually quiet, and then I found them both quite happily reading in their swings. (I love them so.)
Saturday, April 16
Today we enjoyed another warm, bright day. We worked in the garden, planted flowers, and Josh tended two large bonfires aimed at opening up the airflow to prevent the powdery mildew that has ravaged our cucumber and melon plants the last two years, and to discourage rabbits from poking their furry little noses into gardens where they don't belong.
Ellie decided to watch the fire with me for a bit...
...and then the girls got to go for a quick wheelbarrow ride. Such a good day.
Sunday, April 17
We went to Pearce this morning, and after their dip in the pool, the girls decided to practice their basketball skills.
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