The snow has finally melted, including the large piles in our parking lot. The grass is a mix of green and yellow. The trees have yet to grow their leaves. Rain and storms have replaced snow. I’ve begun to smell the grass, hear the birds, and I’m excited for the warmth.
At work today, many wore shorts and were happy with the weather. It hit the low 70s, and I enjoyed it while it lasted. The afternoon promises rainstorms and the chance of tornadoes. That will be something new to experience. I’ve yet to deal with extreme weather like that.
The thing I look forward to most about spring is the events, farmers’ markets, and outdoor recreational activities. Will and I are looking forward to fishing. I’ll be learning to clean my own fish this season and cook delicious meals out of it. Fish fry is something we’ve already adopted as a tradition. I wasn’t sure that would be my thing, but I quite enjoy it.
Arielle’s birthday is taking us to Milwaukee next weekend, where we plan to go to the zoo. The last time I visited the Milwaukee zoo was 16 years ago. Much has changed, and I’m looking forward to enjoying a nice weekend. We will be staying the night and will research good places to eat dinner.
I’m thankful to my co-workers who have given me so many ideas on where to visit, where to take my kids, and where Will and I can explore. I have a running list of things to do and places to visit due to them. If you are in my area, leave some ideas in the comments. Green Bay is vibrant, and there is so much to explore.
I’ll keep you updated on things we plan to do. For now, enjoy a small gallery of Damian’s birthday weekend.
Ruth Benziger 
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