The kids were off from school and sleeping in when I got there late morning.  I baked challah, and helped prep ingredients for Avdi’s fabulous gumbo with rice.

Then I cleared a few areas of the yard, and observed many seedlings coming up in the veg garden.  I’m hardening off some mature plants outside.  The cherry blossoms were in full bloom today, and some bluebell flower buds were just starting.

Jess came over and joined us for a good dinner.  The kids were particularly animated.  It was the most perfect windy but mild evening to walk home.  I wished I didn’t have to come inside, but there’s nowhere to enjoy the outdoors at my apt.

Tomorrow Avdi is driving to meet Stacey halfway to exchange Y for S.  It’s been a peaceful week.  I actually got to stream my shows on their large screen.