Enjoying the Porch

It's been record breaking warm here (in the 70's and I even think we hit 80 one day, plus humidity - weird!). Every day, we've been taking several trips across the street to the park, which is awesome, not only because we've been meeting peeps from the 'hood, but also great for wearing the kids out.

One day, the kids and I had fun washing & scrubbing away the dirt on the patio and getting it ready for the season. 

Meal time change of scenery! The kids love it out there, watching the birds at the bird feeder and keeping an eye on the playground.

It's been awesome to enjoy meals out in the fresh air, that is, when that awful manure smell isn't blowing our way.  I still don't understand how we didn't know there was a dairy farm  basically next door considering how often we looked at this house before we bought it. Pretty certain the real estate agent made sure there wasn't a westerly wind blowing before our showings. Neighbors keep saying we'll get used to it. Not to be rude, but really!?!?! Do I want to get used to smelling cow poo?!?!? Not cool.