Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Our Beautiful Weather Walk


Today was - IS - a beautiful day! I knew it was going to be nice; afterall, it's our first 70 degree day of the year. So, imagine my surprise when I checked the temp outside before our walk!!


It was so beautiful and sunny out! A bit on the windy side, but that's OK. Elise was just happy to wear her flip flops and sundress.

On our way!


Not sure what made her run to this tree, but she sure was excited about it!

Saying "cheese!" for Mommy

"Can I catch the birdie?"


The last bit of snow...

Off goes the hoodie!


With warmer weather comes new ouchies...
At least band-aids make them all better...

What better way to top off a nice, warm weather walk than to drink a yummy, cold Icee!


After we were home for a bit, imagine my even greater surprise the next time I checked the temps...


Spring: it feels SO good!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Aunt Nancy's Visit With the Schuenies!


Aunt Nancy was able to make a side trip to Iowa for a few days after her visit with Aunt Ruth. It was so great to be able to spend Saturday afternoon with her, and again for a short time Sunday.




Elise got comfy and fell right asleep on Aunt Nancy's lap.
Trevor had fun showing her his good aim with his Nerf guns.


The kids introduced Aunt Nancy to Jumpstyle...


The girls showed how far they can do the splits...



Taking a spin with Aunt Nancy...


We loved seeing you, Aunt Nancy!!

Friday, March 26, 2010

You Know It's Spring When...

...all Elise wears to play outside is her winter coat, snowboots, and little tu-tu...

...and you see signs of new life.


Hope you have a happy, springy day today!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Reflections

Since the snow started to melt a couple weeks ago, there are puddles everywhere. In some cases, they're more like lakes! I have been wanting to get out and take some photos of all the reflections in the melted snow, but for one reason or another, there was never any time, or I forgot my camera. We finally went out for a drive around a local lake, and I took the chance to get out of the van in a few different spots to snap some beautiful reflections.

I thought I wanted the reflection pictures because of reflecting back on life (old melted snow) and the hope of new life (spring). Not to mention, they'd make for some pretty pictures! But God used it for something deeper. Something I needed to hear from Him at that moment.

As I was snapping away, looking at the beautiful reflections, it hit me...


The best, clearest, and most beautiful reflections occur when the water is still. At peace.


If my desire is to reflect God's love,


I need to keep my heart, soul, and mind at peace so others can clearly see Him in my life.


So simple, but just what I needed. And He knew that.

As I said on my Facebook status:

I love it when God has not allowed for something seemingly simple & unimportant to take place when I want it to; only to allow it to take place at a time when He can use it to speak volumes to my heart.
He is so amazing.




Thursday, March 18, 2010

Spring is Almost Here!!

Today was a beautiful day to be outside! The snow is nearly melted, the grass is showing spots of green, the robins are chirping in the trees, and you don't absolutely freeze as soon as you step outside. In fact, it was so nice, we didn't need jackets when we went for a walk! It was so freeing to just go out without bundling up. It's even more freeing to be wearing flip flops again!

Starting out on our first walk of the year...

The weather has warmed up, we didn't need our jackets, and it just felt so good to be outside again. So, what do you think the kids want to do on our walk?

Bet you didn't guess play in the snow...


See this? Short sleeves! Outside!!

Trevor's the king of the hill...

I love how my kids really love and care for each other. I am so very blessed by them. Especially when I see this...

Making snowballs without gloves...

It's Super-Sierra!!

The only problem with the warmer temps is the mess...

The girls decide they want to try and give Daddy a piggy-back ride...

Can you guess which of my kids love getting their picture taken?
Here's a silhouette of the official sign of spring...
Too bad it's going to snow tomorrow...

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