Beginning to enjoy the patio

The weather is slowly beginning to break (meaning upper 80's lower 90's) and we are starting to spend a little bit more time outdoors.

The flowers are beginning to bloom.

We get to listen to the constant trickle of water from our fountain.

My corn is taking off.

The patio area is really coming along and a space we will enjoy using.

There is even a perfect wall to practice a bit of tennis.

Progressive Dinner

Last night we participated in a progressive dinner.  It is set up so you don't know who is coming over.  We were responsible for doing appetizers which meant that I wanted to try something new.  I'm not usually one to take time to make appetizers, but enjoyed testing these out.

 Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, filled with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint and cilantro.

 Cucumber and avocado rolls

 Chicken spring rolls

Ready for our guests

Middle School Field Day

Middle School had a field day even though it was around 100 degrees.  The students are divided into 'houses' and wear their matching shirts.  Then they compete against each other.  Fortunately a lot of the activities involved water.  Lots of fun for Maddie.