Welcome Spring!

It's only March and I can say that Spring has arrived here in Chicagoland. Mid-70s for the week...I'll take that any day! Some say the cold will come back in April, I like to be optimistic and say the cold winter days are gone and only warm days are ahead. My crocuses are blooming and tulips and daffodils are taking off! They sure do love this weather too. Every evening we've gone for walks as a family (that's how we end each day in the summer...so it's nice to know that is just around the corner).
Today Anya had her first encounter with grass. She didn't like it too much!

This age makes playing outside difficult. She's still a crawler which makes everything in the grass that much more tempting to put in her mouth. But she's much too active to be restrained to a small area like I tried today. She's going to be an adventurous monkey like Daddy!

I broke out my gardening tools to do some much needed work on our garden. I can't wait to plant our tomatoes and herbs!

Happy Spring!

A New Season...

I know I've said it before, but I just love spring!  Actually I love every season for different reasons but there is something extra special about this one. 

Maybe it's the early flowers coming up. I am anticipating what bright colors each will be, and what my newly planted crocuses will look like mixed in with my tulips and daffodils. 

Maybe it's the buds starting to appear on the bushes and trees.  I can't wait to see their lush green leaves soon!

Maybe it's the birds singing in the air or the baby birds chirping.  Their songs sound so joyful and make this season that much more beautiful.


Maybe it's the joy of finally meeting a precious baby girl, a daughter we've always prayed for.  Her arrival is coming close and we are so anxious to see her beautiful face.

Maybe it's the celebration of Jesus' death and triumphant resurrection from the grave.  He is alive indeed and deserves to be praised!

What is your favorite thing about spring?