Silence

It is quiet here. Actually ever since we got home it has been pretty quiet. I told Keirah to go lay down and she did and fell asleep a few minutes later. Aliyah has been in a book reading/game playing mode--by herself and is quiet. She has become fascinated with board games at my mom's house. She likes Monopoly--A LOT and today she brought home Jenga. If no one is playing, she comes up with her own things to do. Monopoly is especially great because she counts the money which of course comes in varying denominations--which keeps that brain working even though we are finished with school.
Have I mentioned that the timing of finishing school has been WONDERFUL! We finished just in time for it to get nice outside and for daylight savings to begin. Everyone in our house is thoroughly enjoying it.

Aliyah joined me for about 5 minutes outside, but determined that the ever so slight sprinkle of rain would drench her. Nevermind the fact that I had been out there for about 30 minutes prior to and 45 minutes after and am not even damp. It was hard work out there, but quiet and enjoyable. I was enjoying the simple fact that I wasn't inside the house bored to death and cold. We cut a large amount of limbs/branches out of 2 of our trees back in Feb. The yard waste collection did not begin for us until today. We had 4 cans of branches already so I had to finish off the pile. I had to cut and "stuff" them into the cans. Yes, I fit them ALL in those cans. I raked some more junk out of our back line and then proceeded to dig up a rose bush and put out some pots. Along with that, I stood back and surveyed the garden to see what I want to change and tweek for this year.

Yesterday was the MOST gorgeous day in March that I can remember since living in Florida. It was like 78 degreese. Hello--that is just peachy!! We got up early and ate breakfast with friends and our house. Following that, we went to Lowe's to pick up a few things. We spent the rest of the daylight time outside working and enjoying sunshine.
Josh took down shutters, I painted, and he put them back up. I think I did 16 yesterday!! My trigger fingers are sure feeling it from all of the spraying. They were actually turning into a hot pink or magenta color from the fading. Sorry, not for my house. Now, they are "red wine" in color and we love them. The top floor shutters will be done--when we get the chance next.
Everyone got a chance to jump on the trampoline yesterday as well.

We did another finishing touch in the kitchen. Yesterday, we found a pendant light to hang over the sink. It looks awesome and we love it.
Oh yes, not to be left out, the girls picked out watering cans at Lowe's. One is Sponge Bob and the other is Dora. They spent a lot of time yesterday watering various things--even though we don't really have anything in need of it--lol!