The cutest little tree - a bright spot in the winter blahs

We are sick.and.tired of winter around here. Every single day when we drive by the park, Nathan and Aria discuss how much they want to play there.

Nathan inevitably reminds me that the groundhog didn't see his shadow, therefore, it should be summer now. (Thank you, Kindergarten, for teaching him that little nugget that he didn't quite grasp)

Aria then discusses the wonderfulness of swings. She looooves to swing. Perhaps I've even mentioned it before, I don't recall. But she is dying to swing again. She goes on and on about how she can't wait for me to give her an "under dog high run". That's no ordinary under dog. It's like and under dog with oomph. She wants to fly! She talks about how swinging high gives her a "tickle in her tummy" and that she loves to laugh while she swings so high. Then she heaves a big dramatic sigh and ends with "I wish it was summer today."

But last weekend we got a taste. I nice little spring-ish day that got up to the 60's! We didn't wear coats, we turned our faces to the sun, we were reminded how much we love spring/summer/fall around here. (winter...not so much).

These next pictures are all from our wonderful spring-ish February day.

I'm in love with this tree. It's little. And cute. Also love the cool mural. And the building opposite it. I can't decide if I like color or b/w better on this one. Feel free to weigh in!

This is the building opposite the cool tree.

And, more shopping with Grandma.