[ Spring has Sprung ]

I feel like this day has been one a long in the making (and apparently, I'm feeling all southern tonight). Warm gold sunshine, a walk along the lake with a good friend and Remington... it was a night to soak in. The changing of seasons this year from a very long winter to a wet spring has been building with anticipation. There always seemed to be another snowstorm around the corner, but after seeing this magnificent tree and amazing sky- I am going to go out on a limb and say that spring has sprung. And it's sprung beautifully! Even Remington got to enjoy tonight as we took him down by the lake and he thoroughly enjoyed fetching from the water.

[ Our View ]

This view will never get old... 

No matter how long I stare, I love my backyard view.  Yesterday, I got to mow the lawn for the first time this year.  Plants are beginning to pop out of my little gardens and the leaves have actual leaves on them. It's about time to welcome warmer weather, that should stay for a while, we are hoping for a 90 degree day today. 

[ A Grampa Birthday ]

My two grandpa's are a day apart. They are both incredible men, rich with wisdom and history. They are solidly rooted in family and God. They are men who I know love me and I had the privilege of having them pour into my life growing up. They taught me how to love their wives, how to love their kids and how to love their grandkids. I learned how to shoot gophers, the importance of an ice cream cone and to always use kind words. So happy birthday to both of you! You are incredible men of God and family!

Meet Papa Al. He turned 80 yesterday.

Grama, Papa & Me

Meet Grampa Rex. He turns 80 today. 

Grampa & Grama Boda and Grandkids

Yes, I am in the photo above, along with all of my sisters, 

but for sake of not wanting my sisters to drive 18 hours to my home

 and personally give me a whooping for putting this photo up, all will go unnamed.