Thursday, February 16, 2012. She carries my water and phone and keeps a kick-ass pace. This post is not meant to make you feel bad, those of you who live in colder climes. Like John Steinbeck said of this place. It feels like spring six months of the year. We spend as much time outside as possible. Riding bikes, working in the yard, soaking the sun. What do you think? .

Friday, August 7, 2015. Jane packed her suitcase today. Because she wants to be independent. I was busy doing something really important. Like tinkering around on the piano while Nellie sat on my lap and the boys destroyed our basement. Oh and while we had friends over to play. But then I went to the car later.