Sunshine Friday

A week ago today ...

Mr. Sun came out, and even though we were brrrrr-ing, we closed our eyes and just took in the feel of the sun on our faces.

Did we ever need it.

All three of us.

Maddie ran in first and I heard her saying, "Oh this is the BEST. It's so warm in here! Mommy this is GREAT. THANK YOU!!!!"

And Jackson ran in behind her and yelled, "THIS FEELS SO GOOD, MOMMY."

I agree kids. It DOES feel so good. It was the best.

Beautiful flowers made us smile. And stop and smell. And WISH for spring.

Mrs. Spring, come SOON. But until you do, we'll still find a way to have a picnic. Even if it has to be indoors.

{Maddie found a few fallen flowers along the way so she instantly graced the picnic with the floral touch. Love that girl!}

And this one next flower shouted spring. Butterfly flower. You know what word immediately popped into my head when I saw this flower?

HOPE.

Something about the colours and shape.

Jackson was running from flower to flower, sticking his nose way down deep. He'd look up, turn, and say, "It smells de-wish-ish, Mommy." You, Mr. Man, are De-WISH-ISH!

So I'm only going to say it once. If you live anywhere near Chicago, you need to get here quick. It'll sweep away the winter-time-blues, if only for a few hours.

It's a magical place.

{And did I mention FREE. And, FREE PARKING. Where else can you find THAT in Chicago?}