SPRING!

Tiny green buds are just now peeking out.  Salome did a survey of spring color trees and it amazed me how I hadn't even noticed the red, pink, and white blossoms that really are in full bloom right now.  Our lives have been full of soccer, ballet, skiing(or at least attempting), trying to get healthy, yoga, climbing, lego club, art club, baby showers, bridal showers, and more!  I am getting tired just listing it all.  We are so blessed with so many things, finding a balance to activities, and being home with our family can be a challenge.  Our small group has decided to meet only twice a month now, which I think has freed us up to do some of these other things with people. Oh and along next to all of this, the house work slowly continues.

Here are some highlights in pictures :

Introducing Samson Miller

banner for Samson's welcome shower

The new fireplace on the deck works!! We love it.

Ephraim's first goal of the season, Woo Hoo!!!

Salome playing with my old dolls, dressed in an dress made by Grandma Lynda

Major new haircut

We went to an indoor fun place with family

hiking

Salome and Rhema

We got to the aquarium with some friends

This is an attraction at the aquarium, Ephraim made to the top two times in a row.  SWEET!

We also had our first Colorado coffee cupping (tasting), which I didn't get pictures of but had a good time.  

creative movement class with friends (lots of fun!)

AND last but not least a picture of Ephraim taking a break and doing some serious drawing.

I will take some pictures soon of the master bath and fireplace in our room to show the progress made and post them.  Last weekend Ryan even started painting the exterior!