Beautiful March Snow

It seems as if Spring has stepped aside and allowed Snow to visit one more time. We do need the moisture. It was beautiful this morning as I stepped outside.

Main Street in Farmington is one of my favorites. I love to see the beautiful sycamore trees during each  season.

Shoes at 4:35 a.m.

It's so hard to be up and out of the house by 5:00 a.m. on the days Elaine and I go to the gym. I have two pair of exercise shoes. One pair are 1/2 size larger than my regular everyday shoes. They're for the gym. The other pair are a whole size larger and are for running/walking. This gives me extra room so I don't get the dreaded "black toe." Sometimes it can be a challenge to find the right running shoe. I buy my shoes at a wonderful little store in Layton where they have a foot scan that shows what type of foot I have. Then they bring out a large number of shoes to try on that fit my type.  The brand that fits me best is made by Mizuno.

Joanna's New House

Cathy and I went to see Joanna at her new house during our lunch hour today. They were laying new carpet and it's her first outing since having to stay down during her pregnancy. Her parents were there to help. Joanna and Ryan will be moving into their new home in a couple of months.

Reflections Contest

Jonah won the Reflections contest at the school level as well as the district level. He was not able to go to regional because there was not a category for three-dimensional projects. He did a fantastic job on this volcano and spent many hours working with wire, clay and paint. CONGRATULATIONS Jonah!!!

Zettiology: A Little Artistic Adventure

I've been experimenting with creating "zettis." It's a folk art style originated by artist Teesha Moore but hard to define. Some common characteristics are striped legs, black and white checks or stripes, bright colors, a quirky look and usually in a collage form. I've loved collages ever since it was a required subject in a high school art class. Creating zettis over the past week have taken me out of my comfort zone and charged up my creativity.

Back:"I'd like to return my baggage."

 (My first try)

Back: "I feel like I'm traveling in reverse."

Is he still wrong??

Well..DUHHHHH

 

Back: "I'd worry about getting old if I wasn't so damn sexy!"

I took these and more into the store today.

At the Park and the Elephant Tree

We took the kids to the playground at Clinton Elementary this afternoon. It was so nice to be outside! I tried to capture a few "feet" photos.

 Jonah

Hazel

Ez

Ez really isn't holding onto Jonah's feet, but it looks like he is.

Here's Jonah again.

Ez, looking through one of the handles of the monkey bars.

 Under the elephant tree. This tree is pretty well known.

 I love this photo of Hazel.

 Ez had fun taking pictures with my camera today. Some of them turned out better than mine!

Hazel's Hands

We had Jonah, Ez and Hazel for a couple of days while their parents went to Mesquite. They are great and good and fun, but I was very tired by Sunday night:)

I decided to focus on Hazel's hands for these pics.

Ez had a slight fever and cough and fell asleep early.

Jonah is in first grade. It's so sweet to receive love notes from him.