Another Short Post

Just thought I post another “quickie”. Our house has been full of illness for about a week now. I never thought that this adventure in Japan would cause me to learn the Japanese names for both chicken pox (“mizuboso”) and the mumps (“otafku”)! It seems that somehow, despite being vaccinated as a child, Aaron managed to get the mumps! I still can’t believe it. So, needless to say, he has been out of commission and I’ve been pretty pooped keeping up with the kids, housework, and cooking. That plus the lack of camera have made blogging a somewhat undesirable way to spend my free time – sleeping has been my occupation of choice at the end of my days, lately. I myself have a bit of a cold and have chosen to take today off. The boys are at school; Aaron (finally feeling better) has gone to Nayoro to shop for my birthday present. It’s so wonderful to have the house to myself!

However, take heart, dear readers! A new camera (an itsy bitsy, teeny weenie one – I’m very excited!) is on its way and we are quickly recovering from our illnesses. Spring is finally here and the snow is nearly all gone. All over the village crocuses and daffodils are showing their lovely heads. The woman who lives behind us was planting seeds yesterday morning. It’s really a wonderful time of year! I’ve moved our tomato plants outside and am anxiously awaiting the opportunity to repot my corn, and plant more seeds. I can hardly wait for the new camera so I can send some Spring photos (and kid pictures, too, of course!)

The picture above was taken about two weeks ago, when we dug out the hibachi that was buried under snow all winter. Ridge and Holt just can't seem to leave the fire alone - I think they take after thier father!