Days with the Dorans

I don't know what's going on with the weather, but I can't complain. We had our mid-winter break but I wasn't TOO jealous of my folks (in Florida). We've had spring-like temps! Kids have been hopping on bikes and taking off, I've been walking Marty in just a sweatshirt (or Tee) and even spent a lot of time on the deck reading or having a drink and just hanging out! Our midwinter break was short this time so we didn't do anything "special" but sometimes doing nothing can feel even better! We did have an impromptu gathering with the Gearys and Cosmans! It was perfect! Throwing together whatever food we had, drinks and laughter and kids playing "Ghosts in the Graveyard"~ felt like summer!! Feels like summer is just around the corner (though I know we aren't quite there yet!!).

 Each February we have a week off of school.  It's a God-send really... By that time, usually we've had so many indoor recesses that the kids are climbing the walls.  I have no problem going later into the summer for that break (in fact, I'd love year-round school 45-15).  Jeff only has two days off so we aren't able to go anywhere far for this break.  I actually enjoy being home.  We started off our break though with Sean having an ear infections.  No one has been sick until now and really after a day of antibiotics (and some cuddling and screen time), he was good as new.  We were able to go up north and see Grandma Doran which is always a treat!  We had a great time catching up and Mary, Uncle Jim and Tia Trish were able to come by for a delicious dinner and socializing too.  Jeff and I spent the night chatting with Jim and Trish while the others had fun playing games.  I did manage to snap a few shots with my phone. ...