Sunshine! (relative) Warmth! I know this could all be an evil trick, a little teaser before a giant March blizzard, but I don’t care. It’s sunny and warm and I gotta say I am really into it.

I saw loads of people along the river, squinting like bears coming out of hibernation. Pale faces exposed to the sun. Anybody doing anything exciting on a sunny Sunday?

Either that or he had some teeth pulled at the vet and they put an IV in his arm.

Since I worked in two different states, both with income tax, I file two state returns plus one federal.  I’m not having fun.

This ridiculous use of infographics on the Rhode Island form makes it all the worse.  It’s mocking me.

I’m doing the pen and paper method.  Does anybody pay a tax preparer or use Turbo Tax or something?

So thank you to all those who pitched in.

Maybe cupcakes next time?

Walking on water.

An experienced icy lake enthusiast.

Katie demonstrates the proper stroke for frozen swimming.

So my civic duty is done for the day.

Yesterday I made yam tacos and they were darn tasty. Similar to the boniato tacos at my old favorite Agua Verde, these had leftover roasted yams cut up into little pieces, mixed in with some sautéed onions, piled into a corn tortilla and sprinkled with extra sharp cheddar.  I see why they add an avocado sauce because mine were slightly on the dry side.

Go vote!  Go make yam tacos!

Does this look straight?

Hopefully I can eke out some fun before I have to leave.

Yahtzee! Mom blew me out of the water on this one.

Wii Bowling. I’m pretty sure Mom took the wins here too.

After opening presents, Oliver enjoys his loot.

Thomas and some more Thomas.