Beautiful day here in the South

There are not a whole lot of things I really like about living in the South, but I have to admit I love today's weather.  I am an Iowa girl, born and bred.  To be able to play outside in early January as a child required coats, mittens, scarves, hats, and the determination that fun could be had in below-zero weather. 

That being said, it is over 70 degrees here today, sunny, and undeniably gorgeous.  My always-cold, almost-seven-year-old just shed his sweatshirt and is running around in short sleeves.  It would not suprise me to see the 8 1/2 year old here in a minute racing upstairs to change into shorts. 

Princess and I are inside for the moment making cookies.  Princess is flying solo with an assist here and there from me.  She likes baking, and I like having her do it - less chances for me to snitch bits of batter!  :)  I am betting the boys will have these cookies devoured before the day is done.  Another good thing!

This is our last down Saturday for a while.  Basketball is just beginning and baseball will follow.  We had such a fun time with the Prince in baseball last year!  He had a great team and he and DadOf4 had great fun going to practices and having some bonding time.  We are going to sign up the Knight this year too.  Life is about to get a little crazy but that's OK.  That's the way I like it.