The snow cleared up, and we were excited for spring!
By the weekend, the circumstances were even right for our community garden's spring kickoff!
We weeded communal areas and spread compost in our plot while the kiddos played on the playground. There were chickens and music and food trucks and friends.
And later, we were joined by more friends.
Eventually we ate a delicious lunch from Mama Kim's at our garden's picnic table.
But we weren't done yet! Over on Brown's campus, there was a Robot Block Party. One of Madeline's teachers is a robotics coach for the school, and Madeline was very excited to see him there. The kids were also excited to see the robots!
The next day, we had a lazy morning. Eventually, we walked to the Time Capsule, where Madeline wanted to spend some of her allowance on a stuffed animal, a My Little Pony comic book, and a couple of matchbox cars for Oliver.
Then Madeline spent her afternoon working on projects for her family -- here's her birthday card for Uncle Matt!
Within the last week, Madeline figured out that she can pick up Petey. Now it's all she wants to do (that and make art ... and hunt for bugs ... and climb on rocks).
For his part, Oliver remains jolly.
Saturday morning, we met up with Geoff and Kate at Purgatory Chasm. We clambered over rocks ...
... and generally had a good time.
Saturday afternoon, I did yard work and Madeline hunted for bugs while Oliver napped. It was only natural, then, that while Madeline and I were ready for some relaxation late Saturday afternoon, Oliver was just gearing up.
(Get it?! He's holding a wrench.)
