Spring

Can  I just say that I am thrilled Spring is here! It seemed to me that this winter was a long one. I was at the point that I was tired of it taking 45 minutes to get home in the morning when it is usually 20 minutes.  It was funny because the other day Ryder told me " mom, it sure is nice weather to go on a walk" Yep, that is my boy.
We have had so much going on lately that I woke up today thinking it was Monday. Rick woke me up at 5:00 this morning asking if I was still here and telling me I was going to be late to the gym. We then realized it was Sunday. :)  It has been such a fun start to Spring. Easter was good and Ryder of course loved it. I have always loved Easter since I was little. I love the Easter egg hunts & the fun Easter baskets. I love doing these traditions with Ryder that my parents once did with me. It was special this year because Ryder would tell Rick and I the true meaning of Easter.We have had a lot of family stay with us this past week. I treasure my relationships with my family and with Rick's family as well. We have so such fun with my nieces and nephews, whom I adore so much. We were driving home tonight from Ricks brothers house & I told Ryder that he is so blessed to have so many cousins that he adores.

My parents were in town this weekend and brought my little niece Danica.  I will admit I was sad when she left. I hope these kids--I mean all of them--know and always remember how much they are loved. Rick says a quote all the time and it is " No other success can compensate for failure in the home."  I think that is so important to remember to make sure your priority is your family.  We celebrated my dads birthday and as the grand kids helped him blow out the candles I had a passing thought, 'how blessed we are to have a family  through good or bad times and a home that is full of love and a family that has each other backs.' It is good to be part of a unit that is well loved.

I hope you all have a very Happy Spring!