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Monthly Archives: April 2008

Allergies? I don’t need no stinkin’ allergies!

Ah, Spring. As someone with year-round allergies, you’d think I’d be used to the symptoms, but Spring Pollen and grass is at the top of my list. Aaachooo.
I have been facing my nemesis and heading outdoors anyway. Here are a few pictures from a walk to the playground today:
Pretty flowers in someone’s yard:

This didn’t [...]

Spring!

Our little yard has had daffodils and tulips in it since before we moved here. Last fall, Joe planted a huge amount of crocus and tulip bulbs, and I was anticipating a yard FULL of flowers.
But I forgot about the squirrels.  They must have dug up at least half the bulbs immediately. And they keep [...]

Pandas, Kites and Cherry Trees

A weekend update on a Wednesday. I’ve been busy trying to get some homework done for my big class this weekend.
Somewhat spontaneously, the family drove to DC to see the Smithsonian Kite Festival. Of course, a visit to the DC area includes a visit with Aunt Maria– this was Lilia’s first trip down there, [...]