Global warming

I'm not sure how else to explain the winter we're having this year. I mean, sure, we got a little snow one day, but aside from that, it's been the warmest Winter I can remember (granted, it's only my third one...) First, when Winter was supposed to start, it felt like Fall would never end (and Daddy was even surfing in Rockaway Beach in November!) Now, when we're supposed to be in the thick of Winter in February, it feels as if Spring has arrived. Today temperatures reached the upper 50's, and tomorrow they'll be in the 60's!

Of course we've been taking advantage of this great weather, and today right after school headed to the field across the street from our house (to which we sometimes refer to as "our backyard") for some outdoor frolicking. First, we played the chase game. It was so warm that Jasper felt the need to remove his coat to keep from getting too hot.

I decided to keep mine on, though it was hardly necessary, as you can see from the handball players behind me.

I'll bet you can't catch me, Daddy!

Then, in preparation for the Superbowl, we played tackle football. I'm not sure Jasper enjoyed it as much as I did.

Then finally, the afternoon sun started to set - and cast some wildly long shadows. Jasper enjoyed trying out different positions, like his "Statue of Liberty", to see what effect it would have on his shadow.

With all that running around and exercise, we worked up an appetite, and since it wasn't quite time for dinner yet, Daddy agreed to treat us to some snacks at McDonald's (after much pleading and whining on our part.) To cool off, Jasper went with an ice cream cone, and made short work of it.

Good choice, but I decided to stick with my favorite - french fries.

I was in such a good mood, that I even decided to share with Jasper.

We can't wait for more warm weather tomorrow, and hope Spring will be here soon for real!