Up until the second week of April and still the weather was not warming up and mother nature didn’t seem to get the message that it is Spring (not Winter) here on Long Island in New York. I can count on one hand, how many days we have had where the temperatures have even gotten close to 60 degrees. This past weekend alone it was not even 50 degrees and windy, yet again. Honestly was so ready to scream or possibly blow raspberries just like Archie Bunker did way back when.
Last week, it actually was still only 45 degrees and you guess it windy too (yes I hate the wind after the infamous Hurricane Sandy). This particular morning, I woke up to find that our power was out. Someone decided to drive their car into the electrical pole around the corner from us that our power originates from.
The power apparently had gone out around 4:30 am and didn’t return until around 1 pm. It would have been fine if the weather would have gotten the aforementioned memo about it being Spring, but no such luck and by the time we did get the power back the house was registering 65 chilly degrees (We were all freezing). That experience alone has left me just desperate for warmer weather and nicer days now.
I went through my pictures for today’s Flashback Wednesday and came up with this picture of Lily over 2 years ago, when she was about 6 months old. She apparently had learned to blow raspberries (my father taught her this gem!). And I caught her with the camera doing just that.
I thought immediately this would be a perfect sentiment as to how I feel towards the weather right about now. So, here she is in all her glory!!
By the way, it did actually warm up yesterday and was 80 degrees (convinced it did, because I had written and scheduled this!). So it literally went from 45 degrees to 80 degrees over night. I am not complaining about the 80 degrees in the least (being my favorite type of weather), but I am definitely not a fan of 45 degrees and windy. So, for that the raspberries will still blown by Ms. Lily, because I am sure it will be cold again in a day or two!!
I couldn’t resist and seriously how could anyone stay upset after seeing that cute little mug!! Enjoy and Happy Wednesday!!
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Robin Rue says
Awww, how cute. And she's totally rockin' that dress!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Robin and I loved that dress. It was Emma's, but she never got to wear it, because it was too big for her and then she outgrew by the time she could wear it again!!
Dani Ryan says
Adorable!
I'm sick of the weather, too. We've had some nice days, but we're in for bad, cold weather again tomorrow morning. 🙁
Janine Huldie says
Oh same here Dani. It was 80 degrees yesterday and by tomorrow it will be in the 50s again. Really, just so tired of it!!
Susan Zutautas says
Just as I thought the weather was about to warm up I hear on the weather report last that there's a snow storm that is supposed hit Thursday morning. I'm past the point of waiting for spring. It'll get here eventually right? It has to 🙂 Happy WW! Oh and by the way I'm in love with both of your adorable girls.
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Susan for saying that about my girls. And I am so with you on this and it does have to get warm and stay warm soon, right??
WhenCrazyMeetsExhaus says
Awww! She's so sweet! I actually have lovely weather today so I'm just going to be on my way…
🙂
Cute new background!!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Stephanie and today it is still supposed to be warm, but some rain later on. It is later in the week again that we are turning cold 🙁
erintheirishmama says
I feel your pain about the weather. We have been a little luckier down here in New Jersey the past week! But yesterday was amazing here! I wish we had that all summer long. No humidity! Cute pic of Lily…. Love her dress too. Happy Wednesday!
Janine Huldie says
Erin, yesterday here too was amazing and just wish it would stay like that now, too. Thanks and Happy Wednesday to you, too!! 🙂
Sara Perrera says
Yesterday was so freaky. It felt like we skipped right over spring and hit summer. Not complaining though since I wasn't feeling 45 degrees and windy either. Now when I'm mad at the weather I am forever going to think about blowing raspberries at it lol.
Janine Huldie says
Sara, so true about yesterday and am so not wanting it to go back to 45 degrees and windy after that. And I feel the same way and am so going to be blowing raspberries at the weather if it does, lol!! 🙂
Kera says
Haha I LOVE that photo of Lily! It's too funny and cute at the same time. And the weather…I'm in heaven right now. Yesterday was beautiful and we were outside most of the day! I can't believe how much the weather actually affects my mood. Nothing below 60 degrees here on out please!
Janine Huldie says
Just actually wrote you about this on your Easter post and am so with you on needing the warm weather, because without it I truly don't want to go out. Yesterday was truly an awesome tease and seriously cannot wait for warmer, nicer weather now!!
Blond Duck says
I love her little dress!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much and I admit I loved that dress, too!! 🙂
Cyndi says
Glad your power is back on, glad that it's FINALLY warming up, and I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Cyndi and hope you too are having a wonderful Wednesday now!! 🙂
Dara says
the weather here tends to fluctuate daily which is frustrating! we are expecting warm weather next week. love the picture and love that you do flashback pictures like me!
Janine Huldie says
Glad it isn't just me Dara, because I thought wow I sound like I am so complaining here on this one. But seriously can't stand the fluctuations and just want some warm nice weather for a prolonged period, especially after the cold, long winter. And I too love that we both do Flashback photo posts!! 🙂
Kenya Johnson says
Awww, I love her peach fuzz in the photo. The week before spring break it was cold. Christopher had holes in all his jeans (knees) but two pair. I really didn't want to buy anymore. But I went ahead. Of course this week it's HOT as far as I am concerned. He really could start wearing shorts this week and I would have had him doing that if he didn't have some new jeans to wear that probably won't fit by the end of August 😉 So I am blowing raspberries at that.
Janine Huldie says
I would so be blowing raspberries at that one too. Maybe I too should try to buy pants for the girls and stuff they would wear in the colder weather, because isn't that always the way (Murphy's Law). Hey, I hate wasting money, but if that is what it takes to get the weather to warm up, lol!! 🙂
Emily says
Adorable photo! And at least today is another warm day…tomorrow I think we return to the 50s…:(.
Janine Huldie says
I know I am so going to enjoy this one last nice, warm day if it kills me, Emily!! 🙂
Bill says
Love the picture and love the eighty degrees. We have a windstorm blowing through right now and forty-five degrees. Spring my butt! LOL
Janine Huldie says
So with you Bill and tomorrow it is going to only be in the 50s and rain. So, yeah spring is really MIA it would appear!!
Cropped Stories says
I love it! She is crackin' me up over here! I feel the same way about the weather!
Janine Huldie says
She hasn't done this in so long, but of course last night she starting blowing raspberries after so long and was totally cracking me up, too!! 🙂
The Dose of Reality says
So totally adorable! Love her face! :)-The Dose Girls
Janine Huldie says
Thanks as always Dose Girls!! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh you and me both Clark. I need nice, warm weather too!! 🙂
Karren Haller says
Isnt she just a doll baby!! Happy WW Hope you can stop by Tasty Spot Tuesday
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Have a great week!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Karen and will try to stop by there in a few!! And you too have a wonderful week!! 🙂
Lanaya @ Raising Rea says
She is so cute … I hope you get to keep your weather for a while!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Lanaya and from your lips to god's ears!! 🙂
Ruchira says
aww…she is cute, Janine!
Yup even the the weather man would melt and drift away the clouds from your neighborhood and give ya sunshine 😉
voted for ya!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Ruchira and headed over to your page in now that I back home in a few!! 🙂
Dana says
Precious photo! It reminded me of when I used to blow raspberries on my kids' bellies and it would send them into hysterical giggles. And if your post had anything to do with the warm up in weather, thank you!!
Janine Huldie says
If this did it then I will keep these photos coming, because seriously Dana I would do anything to keep the weather warm and not for it to get cold again. Thanks!! 🙂
Stephanie Sprenger says
Adorable! Wish I could say the same about our weather- it went from 60 degrees Monday to 14 today. Seriously. I am so over winter.
Janine Huldie says
Oh that stinks Stephanie and we are at 73 today, but tomorrow back in the 50s. Shouldn't be complaining, but this winter truly has been too long and too cold for me!!
Janine Huldie says
Yay for power at least and will do anything from losing it again. And I will send some Lily raspberries your way for your weather, as well Kelly!! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Steph, I would switch with you in a heartbeat if I could and go to Australia, where it is hot all the time. You aren't weird though, I just wasn't made for winter and cold weather. I hate getting cold and not being able to warm up. I just would much rather be warm and take a cold shower anyday of the week!! Thanks 🙂
Melissa S. says
She's a doll. But you knew that! It was 80 degrees here yesterday and now it's 39. Even I think this is weird weather, and not much bothers me. I'm starting to think my dream of living in Montana might not be so dreamy after all.
Janine Huldie says
Melissa, 80 down to 39 is just plain strange and can't agree with you more on that one. Seriously, this weather has been anything, but normal lately. Just crazy!!
Rachel Demas says
To funny, Janine. What a cutie-pie! I think it warmed up because it didn't want any more bad press from your daughter!
Janine Huldie says
Lol, Rachel I guess anything is truly possible and whatever allowed the warmup I will take it and just be thankful for small favors!! 🙂
another jennifer says
An adorable pic! I'm still waiting for spring here in Maine. Send that 80 degree weather my way!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Jennifer and will try my best to send you some of the is 80 weather from NY 🙂 🙂
Katia DBE says
I completely agree with the sentiment and what an adorable way to express your disdain with the weather! 🙂 We're about to get another snow storm in Toronto, can you believe it? I wish us all some Spring.
Janine Huldie says
Katia, I believe it, but I don't like it one bit. Thus the reason for this picture and post!! 🙂
SarahA says
Love it-such a cutie! We had ice storm warnings here, but nothing came of it except COLD!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Sarah and we got a thunder storm tonight, so tomorrow will most definitely be colder. I just hope it won't be 30-40 degrees colder and windy now!!
lablover22 says
Is it me or does the weather seem to be so confusing this year? Here in sunny SoCal it was hot enough for me to get a sunburn but rained Monday morning. I guess it's all about the layers here these days. And 45 to 80? I would have the worst headache in the world with a shift like that. Glad that didn't happen to you. I'd blow a raspberry at the headache;)
Vicky http://www.thepursuitofnormal.blogspot.com
Janine Huldie says
Vicky, seriously the weather is just crazy. Tonight after having 80 degrees yesterday and 75 today, we had a thunderstorm and believe the temperature tomorrow is only going to be int he 50s, so I would say truly insane!! And yes, I so have a headache just thinking about!!
Janine Huldie says
Oh I am so with you, Heather on no more cold nights, but unfortunately we had a thunderstorm tonight, so most likely back to chilly weather for us!!
splendidlittlestars says
Lily is so cute!
Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Splendidlittlestars!! 🙂
Michelle Liew says
Cute picture of Lily, Janine!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Michelle!!! 🙂 🙂
Xmasdolly says
What a great catch! I always try to catch those oh so cute moments, but by the time I find the camera, turn it on, and aim the baby is finished. 🙁 She's so expressionable, but you can tell she's still smiling with those smiling eyes of hers. Too cute! Thanks for sharing. Also, in your give-away not sure what Harry Potter has to do with this give-away nor can I find it on your blog anywhere on this page, so all I can say about your give-away is awesome find there too or did the Sponsor pick you cuz your blog is awesome 🙂 Both I imagine, but anyway love the Harry Potter series books and movies. 🙂 Have a great weekend. Hopped over from Cammy's flashback Friday's. All ready following. Have a great weekend my friend! Any riddles today? Sign the linky so I
can come back and guess yours or leave one in a comment at my blog!
Janine Huldie says
Sorry about the confusion Xmasdolly. The last giveaway I did was for A Harry Potter Soundtrack and I must not have changed the option when I copied the Rafflecopter information. Just edited it and thank you for bringing it to my attention. As for photos, I just keep snapping in hopes I get something good and every once in awhile I hit pay dirt and that was what happened with the above photo 🙂 Will see about a riddle. And thank you again my friend!!