We've been busy since the new year started. Abby turned 9 in January and Jessica turned 13 in February. Where has the time gone?

Winter has been trying this year:
We battled a flooding basement with the torrential rains. Finally got it under control. Who in their right mind would put in a basement where it rains so much?
We've had our share of sicknesses. Mostly head & sinus.
We're now in the planning stage of some backyard updates this Spring and Summer. The girls have pretty much outgrown their swingset (I'd say!) so it really needs to go. That would leave me room for a lovely pond; however, I haven't convinced Bryan yet. A pergola is in order for our BBQ and entertaining area. Tired of having our picnic canopies destroyed by the wind, we are. They always end up on top of the fence or in the neighbor's yard!