Park Day in Feb

I totally missed whether the groundhog saw his shadow or not... but based on the weather here in Utah this week, I'm guessing he didn't see it. (And I'm super grateful that the snow has pretty much completely melted.)

The girls and I have all had cabin fever for the last 4-ish months. It's one of the side-effects of living in a basement apartment all winter, with no west-facing windows, and only two small south-facing ones that are mostly blocked by the house next-door.

My daily escape has been getting the mail... which I insist on doing by myself because it's the only breath of fresh air and peace and quiet I am guaranteed. I also often run out without a coat because if I stop to grab a coat, chances are someone figures out what I'm doing and wants to go with me, and because the shock of cold air often jump starts my motivation a bit more, so when I come back in I'm ready to get back to work.

Yesterday, I ran to the mailbox and realized... our basement was colder than it was outside. I quickly grabbed the mail, and ran back inside and announced to the girls that we were going to the park as soon as they could get their shoes & coats on.

I grabbed my ipod because I figured I'd want a couple good videos... but I forgot my camera, so I don't have any stills.

I kept the boys bundled up because they don't run around, and I didn't want them to get chilled just sitting there.

Good thing our park has 4 swings. :) Sorry about the squeaking.

It was really nice to get out of the house, even though we were only gone an hour. I am SO looking forward to spring!