Spring like weather

Yesterday was one of those days that made you wish spring was here to stay. The weather was in the mid 60s (wha???!) and everyone, and I mean everyone, was out and about - playing, jogging, laughing and going on walks with their dogs and babies. We also took a walk around the neighborhood with Piri and it felt good to explore new areas we have never been to before.

I also finally bought myself a lens cleaning kit and also replacement lens covers which I lost for both my 50mm and the 18-55mm, which is a standard kit lens that came with my Canon Rebel Xsi. I'm so terrible when it comes having nice things. I need to really learn how to take care of them better.

After blowing, dusting and wiping all my lenses, I gave my 24-70mm a rest (the lens I usually shoot with although it's awfully heavy) and mounted the standard kit lens on my Canon 7D and took it around our walk.

I'm dreaming of more days like this. But hey, guess what? Daylight Savings Time is March 8! Which means it'll get darker later and we'll soon be hashing out plans for our veggie, plant and flower gardens. Hurry hurry!

// I always wear them out until they are so chipped! Gah! //

// He loooves Chipotle. I find it less than so so but for some reason I was willing to try it out again yesterday and had the steak bowl. Not bad. Not bad. //

// I can't wait until the branches are filled with greens and colors. But I must say, this winter has not been as brutal as it was last year. //

35 comments

UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:34 AM
What a lovely day!

We are having a brief respite from winter gloom here - I do hope that it lingers!
kidgrannyFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Piri is looking good (& handsome as always)! I like the sofritas tacos from chipotle :) my weakness.
christinelovestotravelFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:57 AM
no snow?!? Lucky you! I can't wait for Spring!!! It was snowing non-stop here in Toronto yesterday :(
NnennaFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:15 PM
It's definitely getting to the point when I want spring to get here fast! It will be so nice when the days are longer and it's light outside in the evening.
Rowena @ rolala lovesFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:47 PM
You're so lucky to get a warm day! It's been freezing in NYC and I can't wait for Spring.
BriseidyFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:05 PM
so nice that you had spring weather! so jealous! totally opposite up here :S
love your hat btw!
A Very Sweet BlogFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:03 PM
The sunshine and warmth has been really nice lately. We're headed back to cooler weather tonight and tomorrow. Oh well! HaHaHa I think we all abuse our cameras. it's ashame. glad you cleaned yours. i bet it's snap snapping away! really cute pics.
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trishieFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:04 PM
Hurry Hurry indeed! Planning for the garden is so exciting. Can't wait to see what you plant, Jane!
Diva In MeFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Sorry for not visiting for a while. I didn't know that you've changed the name of your blog because I was still looking for Always With Yoo. I really like your new blog. Still very neat and clean. You 3 sure looked like you guys are having so much fun out there. Over here at my place, it's so hot and I wish I could get some cold air.
katherine louFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:15 AM
Gorgeous photos Jane! I'm terrible at taking care of my camera and lens. My boyfriend always talks about how terrible I am with it and sometimes he cleans my lens (and even my glasses haha). I need to do a better job in taking care of my investment!
FionaFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:48 AM
I have a confession to make, I actually don't mind chipped nails :P I also always loose lens caps, i actually bought a whole bunch as spare! oops!
AnonymousFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:55 AM
great pics. I love these random everyday shots. keep them coming.

ps: you should see my nails right now.yours look spectacular compared to mine :)
Matthew SpadeFebruary 10, 2015 at 4:14 AM
New lens alert! Everyone's in good spitits then.

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UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:07 AM
Really lovely photos. It's so funny to see photos from Virginia, since I actually grew up there, but have never seen it through the eyes of another blogger. Are you living in NOVA, because that Chipotle looks a lot like the one in Fairfax Corner!

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JaneFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:01 AM
Sounds like a really good weekend! Hope the weather stays good for you guys. Reminds me, I need to get a lens cap to replace one I've lost too haha.
Samantha MarikoFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:57 AM
aww seeing pictures of Piri puts a smile on my face :) that yellow beanie looks so warm and its really cute!
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Sydney February 14, 2015 at 12:51 AM
wow i cant imagine living in a weather like that after being in a tropical country for 21 years!

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Damaris // The cat, you and usFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:31 AM
What a wonderful day! I love when there are sunny days during winter. I am also terribly guilty of wearing my nails out until there's almost no paint on them, I can easily go two weeks with the same nail polish without repainting them, oops. About the lens cap, fortunately Dani is quite the methodic one of the two of us, he almost naturally remembers to put the cap on his pocket :)