Put Away The Rain Boots !!

Ahhh... spring is here. The Northwest has lived up to its reputation this winter and spring. We have had rain, rain, and more rain. Wet grocery sacks have been tearing, kiddos have been happily hitting every puddle they pass, and pets have been leaving many MANY muddy prints throughout the house. Well, I think I can confidently say that spring is here. Is it finally safe to put away the rain boots? Now really... is it ever safe to put away the rain boots in the Northwest? Absolutely not, but hey, maybe we can at least move away from daily use!
What does spring mean to you? At our house, it is one of my favorite times. The girls rooms are on the top floor of our 94 year old home. The top floor is -30 degrees in the winter and 110 degrees in the summer. Our good old home does well in spring, and in turn, we all get GREAT sleep. Sleep without the humming of space heaters or portable air conditioners. Let's face it sleep changes everything. I love spring!

Spring means freshly painted pots filled with pansies.........

Spring means a new kitten.............
Spring means beautifully blooming trees......
Spring means T-Ball and swimming, it means uncovering the BBQ, and sunburned cheeks. It means more evening light and new life. As we watch spring unfold before our eyes, take time to appreciate the gifts God has given us, and all of the amazing things around us that should remind us every day that he is good and we are blessed. Happy spring and Happy Easter!