Hazy Mountains, Windy Desert

Before I start things, just want to say..."I LOVE BABY HUGS AND KISSES"

Ok...now that I have that off my chest...

Yesterday we had a wind advisory. The forecasters were calling for winds up to 60 mph. This sounded pretty serious, so I did my usual precautions for high wind situations. First, I folded up the new fence we put by the pool. Then I put all the sand toys in the sand box and shut it. Next, I put the outside toys into the toy bin. After that, the playdough pieces on the kids picnic table were put away. Finally, anything else left out was brought inside.

I'm used to getting ready for high wind situations. Last year, in Virginia, we had alot of tornado sightings/warnings. I had a similar routine as I did yesterday. However, I feel the winds in Virginia were harsher than I saw yesterday.

I'm not sure how most of the area was yesterday. It seems in Arizona while one area experiences one type of weather, another area experiences another. Yesterday the winds seemed alot tamer than what was being called for. Almost a kind of downer. I was actually hoping to see my first sand storm...just so I know what one looks like for future. That didn't even happen. I guess that's a good thing.

Today, I noticed the mountains which are usually so clear to see were hazy. I'm not sure if this was just a weather related thing or if the winds yesterday (and still today) kicked up the haze. I know that sounds dumb, but I guess it could happen.

Nothing very exciting otherwise is going on. I am counting down to spring break. Two more days! Then I get to turn off every alarm in the house (except for dance school). But for the most part, we don't have to be anywhere or do anything. We are starting a list of things to do during break. Some of those things include but are not limited to:

Visit Color Me Mine at the Mall.

Make our own 'peep' diorama.

Have sleepovers with friends.

Make playdates with friends.

Have a picnic at the park (Tori wants to do this EVERY DAY...I don't think so).

Hold the first annual Zhu Zhu Olympics.

Hold second annual My Little Pony Olympics.

Play in new playhouse when it arrives.

So as you all see, I may be busier than I expected, but I hope to let my hair down and have a little fun.