Crazy Spring!

Preparing the sponges to wash off the car.


Filling the bucket!

Spring blooms in full force!

The midwest has experienced one of the mildest winters in my memory. Many people loved the mild winter but I missed going sledding, making snowmen, drinking hot chocolate and watching the fire in the fire place. However, I am loving the early spring! While spring flowers are not crazy, having the blooms a month early seems insane! They are also larger, more fragrant and beautiful than previous years. Today I cut a bundle and they made my entire office smell wonderful!

Monday Quinten asked if we could wash the car. Who turns down free labor? Not me! Washing the car in March is not typical. Washing the car in March wearing your bathing suit and not being cold leaves you scratching your head. The end result of a clean car makes me smile

Bird House

The finished house!


Putting together the top.


Adding the bottom piece.


Sawing the wood! Quinten has the shop vacuum catching the dust before it hits the floor!


Painting the sides. This is actually much darker blue than it appears.

Quinten wanted to build a birdhouse. He designed it himself albeit it was a very common look! He used his Handy Manny set to build one. Then, Mark had him sketch using a ruler! i was very impressed with his ability. They have spent the day building it until it came time to actually hammer it in place. Mark took over at that point and it is best to say a few colorful words ensued. A finished picture is not posted yet as it needs a little repair on the sides. Seeing them work together on this project was sweet. Not to mention the nice me time it provided!