Spring

How do I know spring has arrived? Well, the snow is gone, the robins have returned, the smell of earthiness is in the air, the birds sing gloriously in the morning...and baseball season has begun! Thankfully, the boys belong to the same team this year so our running will be at a minimum. Ben is enjoying his last year in Little League. He's growing up! Ethan really hopes to play pro-baseball one day. We'll see! If that is what he is to do with his life, then so be it. I guess there are worse occupations, right?! I'm thankful for two healthy boys who can run and play with friends. I am very blessed!

One snowy day...

Yesterday was nice and warm so we put up our spring flag in the front yard! Today it is snowing and snowing...the kids don't mind because it just means more sled time for them. The neighbor kids usually invite them over and they enjoy the time together. This has been a good packing snow, too.

I called my mom because she's always loved the snow. Steve threatened to throw a snowball at her if we were together! Mom can't see it snowing anymore because of diabetic retinopathy. It's really sad, but she enjoys just knowing it is snowing. She's an inspiration, that's for sure!

New life

Today a new little one was born in my extended family! Welcome to the world, Gideon Ray! So glad you could finally make your entrance into the world. You've got a special big brother, too.

I've been thinking about life...it's such a cycle, you know. We are born, we live for a few years or many years, and then we go on to the life hereafter. I think about my great-nieces and great-nephews being born, and it's bittersweet. I love holding them, playing with them, making them smile. It means, however, that I'm getting older (in years). It won't be too many more years before I'm the oldest generation in my family...and that makes me sad. However, this is what I've decided...I'm going to live life to the fullest. I'm going to laugh and love without abandon. I'm going to cherish the moments with family and friends.

Friday is coming!

Well, here we are...creating our first blog! You could say that we're finally breaking into the 'cool' world of blogging. Blogging...what does that make you think of? I think of trudging through muck! Hopefully you'll only get good stuff off this site. I'll probably get the kids to do updates, too.

So what does this all have to do with the title? Don't know...had to think of something! Thanks for stopping by...I really am glad tomorrow is Friday. I enjoy the end of the week.

Oh, yeah, I don't know if she'll ever find this, but if she does and happens to read this post...Happy Birthday, Tamara! I miss you! I always think of you on your birthday and remember our friendship with a smile.