Spring Cleaning*

Henry is very helpful and seems happy enough to tackle plenty of chores - so why not encourage this at a young age? Above, he is with his rake to help with the yard work. Every morning, Henry carries the cat food over to the cat's dish, I add the cat food to the dish, and then Henry returns the food to the cabinet.


Much like his namesake, Henry loves to mow. He would push that lawnmower all day if he could. Henry is passionate about the environment. Recycling is another one of his favorite activities. He loves to deposit empty cans, bottles, etc into the designated recycling container in the kitchen.


Henry and Mike washing the windows.

*Seriously though, we are not spring cleaning. Sorry, Mom. It isn't happening.

Thanks for the visit, Grandad!

North Face jacket? Check
Knapsack? Check
Rail Pass? Check

Grandad is all ready for his summer of backpacking through Europe.

And a snowman too!

Snow!?!

For the second time this winter, it has snowed here. Real snow. I know, I know, it is nothing like the snow that all of you have experienced this winter, but this is unusual for the south. Mike told me that he heard on the radio yesterday that there was snow on the ground in all 50 states (it snowed a bit in Northern Florida yesterday).

Although there was not much accumulation, when you live in a large metropolitan area that has a total of FOUR snow plows (2 of them not working), narrow, windy streets, steep hills, and inexperienced drivers, well, it shuts down the city. We are "snowed in" today not because we couldn't get our vehicles out of the driveway, but because we simply don't want to risk our lives with the other cars on the streets. It is kind of nice. Mike made stew and it is simmering in the slow cooker right now. Henry has been able to get outside and play in the snow. Our neighbors even made a snowman. And I finally have a reason to wear those rain boots that I bought on clearance at Target.

Walking in the snow.

Here is a short clip of Henry walking through the snow.

New bike.

Although he is still too small to reach the pedals, Henry loves riding his new bike (a Christmas present). This was taken on one of the colder days we have experienced. You can even see snow in the background - a rare event in Atlanta. We push the handle of the bike, and Henry rides along, ringing his bell from time to time.

Christmas Morning.

I know that I have posted since the holidays, but I didn't really publish any pictures of Henry at Christmas. He had a great time - lots of new toys, books, clothes. Here, he is taking a moment to reflect on his good fortune, health, and family.


Mike and Henry on Christmas morning. We awoke to a dusting of snow. However, this was not Henry's official first snowfall. He first saw snow when he was only 6 weeks old, in Wisconsin (in October). Although he is currently a southern boy, he has deep midwestern roots - he loves the outdoors and seems impervious to the cold.