Glimpses of Spring

So thankful for new life.

Happy Saturday!

Something simple on Monday

[clarification: Steve is the mastermind behind all things outside. he works so hard every week to keep it looking fresh and beautiful. so credit where credit is deserved... way to go Esteban!]

sometimes it's the little things

like the flowers in my parents' front yard

that I wait for to open.

every Spring they never fail

to open on sunshiney days, big and yellow and proud.

it's like a secret garden 

walking up the pathway

you feel special, like they opened just for you

to welcome you home.

i really love flowers

the ones in our neighborhood make me smile

but there's just something about the flowers at my parents' house

that makes me smile extra big.

i love when nature does just what God created it to do

boldly proclaim His existence

and bring Him glory

by being beautiful

Spring [break] spurts of joy

Grandma time

A lovely bike ride along the water with my friend

Sister time

Dinner and dessert with great friends

Getting PALS-certified

Pet and honey cuteness

Easter festivities

Along with some homework... so much time spent, yet not nearly enough accomplished. Oh well.

And now... 4 weeks and counting til the end of 3rd semester... it's crunch time.

Spring, oh wait... April Fools!

From us to you on this lovely rainy day,

Happy April!

Signs of Spring

I'm especially excited about pretty juice, new hand soap, and flowers. And not-too-hot weather.

Can you tell? 

Spring smells and looks really good.

The joys of paper writing

Writing a family theory paper is really not fun. In fact, it is totally boring and completely frustrating. And incredibly slow-moving.

But springtime snacks (pretty pink pomegranate lemonade and oranges), a cute mouse, and sweet animals sure make it a bit better.