What a difference a week makes

Windswept and covered in hearts for the morning ride.

Last week we had an arctic blast of sub-zero temperatures, but it's warmed up tremendously in the past few days. Yesterday was shirtsleeve riding weather, and the sun felt hot on exposed skin. Today was not quite as warm and was windy, which always makes me think of Spring. Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of an early Spring may be coming true.

We had a nice, but windy ride to school in the morning and a similarly windy, but warmer ride home in the afternoon. We've been practicing telling time, as she is a proud new Timex owner as of Valentine's Day. For those who might be wondering, it's a standard model with hands, of course. How else can a girl learn to tell time? Speaking of time passing, congrats to cousin Hazel on reaching big number five.

Sporting a new watch and having a snack during the afternoon ride.