Fresh Air!

Today was a real gift for February in Michigan; it was sunny and 50 degrees today! It felt like the whole world was celebrating. Todd and Nathan hung out on the deck for a little while, which was the first time that Nathan was outside for more than the time it takes to rush him from car to building all bundled up. He was a little disturbed by how bright it was out there, but seemed to really like the warmth of the sun on his face. I went for a great run this afternoon. It is so nice (and so much easier!) to run on pavement than on packed snow.

My birthday present from Todd was going out to dinner just the two of us. Tonight was the first night that it worked out for us to do it. Dan and Nancy came over to babysit for the first time, and Todd and I had an absolutely delicious meal at Bistro 120 in Paw Paw. We had baked oysters as an appetizer and then huge portions of jambalaya. Yum! Nathan was very well behaved for Nancy and Dan; he slept in Grandpa's arms the whole evening. I'm really glad he was sleepy, because lately he has had some really fussy crying periods in the evenings, and I'm happy that Grandma and Grandpa didn't have to deal with that while we were out enjoying our date.

Nathan's first experience basking in the sunshine!


Grandma and Grandpa reporting for babysitting duty.


On our way to a delicious dinner, just the two of us!