We had a splendid spring weekend. Those of you who live in the Midwest can appreciate our enjoyment. It was a VERY long winter.

What I love about spring...

**Going barefoot.

**Mowing the lawn (yes, I won't be saying that in July).

**Having energy. It's nice to come home and want to do things other than eat dinner and go to bed.

**Playing outside with my girls

**Having the windows open. Fresh air, chilly nights, birds singing.

**Watching things grow.

**Sunshine.

**My windchimes from Jackie that Chris moved outside.

**Attacking the creeping charlie (yes, I could be a little OCD with the weeds - our yard would keep me occupied for a very long time!).

**Walks to the park - watching the dog dig in the mud at the edge of the river. Watching the girls put their feet in the water and throw sticks for the dog.

**Grilling - Chris made the most fantastic pork chops and corn on the cob tonight.

Spring is good.

Elliott and I walked in the Heart Walk on Saturday in honor of our friend Drew Steffen (who is now a year old!) and Papa Roger - who we miss while he's in Colorado visiting Aunt Donna & Uncle Ron (we miss you too Grandma!). They had a GREAT crowd, and it was the most beautiful day for it.

Today we went to a birthday party for our friend Asher. He turned four. He and Elliott are the best of friends. It's so much fun to watch them together. The party was at Chuck E. Cheese - so a good time was had by all. Then we stopped by to see Great Grandma and take her for a walk, but she was already out and about - which is great! We did go for a walk anyway - and were able to feed one duck and walk through the sculpture garden.

In other news, Elliott has really mastered putting puzzles together - and she is so proud of herself!