Happy Groundhog Day!

f you grew up in a home with a father who is the President and Founder of the official Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Club Republic of Texas Chapter then yeah... Groundhog Day is kind of a big deal.

Punxatawney Phil! Photo from groundhog.org

I get it. Who wouldn't love Groundhog Day?! Just look at that guy. He's going to predict the weather! Pomp and circumstance. A groundhog. A large adorable rodent... who predicts the weather. Does life get any better than that?! Yeah, I definitely get the appeal.

Festivities have been ramping up around here as Carolena started talking about Groundhog Day eons ago. Costumes will be made (with whatever supplies we happen to have on hand as I forgot to ask for brown bags at Kroger yesterday. *sigh* That was half the reason I went in there!). A special dinner will be served. Our "Happy Groundhog Day!" banner will be hung.

Groundhog Day 2015

We're rooting for an early spring but not selfishly. It's been spring here since... uhh... the summer. We don't have many seasons in Tejas.

Groundhog Day 2014

And yes, doubters, I'm correct. It IS Groundhog Day (not Groundhogs' Day). Show Phil some respect.

A happy Groundhog Day to all! And to all an early spring!