Signs of Spring

There are finally signs that spring might actually arrive this year. First is this:

Cookie sitting in the sunlight in front of the open screen door. The screen door hasn't been used since sometime in October if I recall correctly. Granted, it was only open for about an hour this morning while the sun was shining directly in, but still, it's progress.

Second, there's this:

I voluntarily went outside to take a picture of Anna's stole. Notice that there isn't any snow on the back porch. This makes me very happy. It also makes me happy that the stole edging is about 2/3 done. I think (knock on wood) this baby might be ready in time for Easter.

And finally:

It's not actually warm enough to be playing outside without a jacket, but Daughter runs several degrees warmer than the average person, so she's happy.