Spring has Sprung

Welcome to spring! I am so excited to see the new flowers starting to grow outside my window. (Now if only I was a good gardener, I would clean out my flower beds...) I also feel a smile cross my face every time I see a robin. An even larger smile finds its way out when I see two robins flying around together, but that's just my romantic side coming through. I have some really wonderful pictures to share with you, but I can't find the card reader, so they'll come later.

I have started a new adventure. I am officially training for a 5K run. I know, most of you who know me don't believe it, but its true! I actually figured out that running won't kill me. Scary, I know. I'm hoping to run this race in May. So, we'll see.

For those of you who care, which probably aren't many besides myself, the stroller now has a good 14 miles on it for the last week. At this rate, my kids will be professional stroller riders in no time!

Speaking of kids. Marianne is now 5 months old. *tear* I know, sad huh? She has so many wonderful talents. They include spitting, drooling, chewing more than a puppy would, smiling, laughing and wrapping little old men around her finger. What can I say, a talented young lady she is!
Andrew is a laugh a minute. He loves the library and asks to go often. He has many of his own books memorized to the point where we can stop anywhere in the story and he'll complete the sentence. Last night we were reading a book from the library. At the end of it is a verse. It starts: For you are a people, holy to the Lord your.... Andrew finished it by saying.... Chocolate milk. Usually he says the right things, but apparently he was thirsty.

So, now you have been enlightened. Enjoy your day.

F.Y.I.

Just so you all know....tomorrow is a wonderful day. It will be the first picnic of the year!!! Its supposed to be 70 degrees here in Michigan. Andrew is excited to go the park. We have put about 8 miles on the stroller in the past three days and can't wait to keep adding to it. I'm planning on keeping a log for the spring and summer to see how far we walk. So, I'll keep ya'll posted! Have a great St. Patty's day and look for that green grass...it's coming soon!!!

L.O.V.E.

Here it is...the definition of Love. 65 years of marriage. These are two of our favorite people in the world. Fondly known as Bum Papa and Great Grammy by Andrew. When we were in Montana we were happy to celebrate this milestone with my Grandparents. Wes and Wayve were married on March 10, 1944. They met at a dance 3 years earlier when Grandma was 15 and Grandpa was 18. They were married when Grandpa was home on leave from the army. This war hero and his wife are beautiful aren't they?


Here are the "sibs." All 5 of these wonderful people are very special to our family. What a fun day we had visiting and just being family. Three of my cousins and their families were also there. Five of the 6 great-grandkids were together on this rare occasion also.
This picture will always be special to me. Nothing makes me smile more than my kids being held by these precious people!Well, our trip to Montana was wonderful. Lots of time spent with family. We enjoyed every minute of it. Andrew thinks that Bum Papa hung the moon. Marianne performed very nicely for Great Grammy (who she shares her middle name with). Nana and Papa had a great time with the kids and Paul and I enjoyed the blessing of some downtime.