spring

We are loving springtime out here in our little town!

I'm told this is an early spring, or rather a dryer one than usual. I'll take it!

Our rubber boots were a worthwhile investment, but I'm glad we can put them away already.

Asher, Edie & I are all loving being outside more. The other day was warm enough to bust out the sunscreen & by the end of the day I was Done. In bed at 8:30 done! The fresh air got the best of me. We wander from the sandbox in our yard to the communal swings & slide, round for a walk or over to the neighbours, bumping into the other kids/moms here.  I'm feeling very blessed to live on campus & be a part of this neighbourhood... 

Our family hike a little while ago... Asher "hiding" & finding Mr Kitty.

We are stoked about these swings! Last summer there was just one big swing, but a neighbour recently put up the second swing & the baby swing, which Asher prefers of course!

Playing in the sand box & at "Unky Phil's" house.

Some of the neighbours joining Asher...

This was Edie's first time on the swing / & my first time with two kids on the swing! 

The other morning I felt like a True Mom... We walked over to the park after breakfast & I was pushing Asher on the swing with one hand, joggling Edie in the carrier for her nap & taking sips of coffee with my other hand... & it struck me that I was a total Mom. & I was doing it pretty good :)

I remember last summer when I was visiting with Des at her house & we walked with the kids to the park, & it seemed like every kid on the block was there & all the moms were chatting... & I noticed that those with coffee didn't have a to-go mug, they had just brought their mug from home. I thought that was so awesome that going to the park was such a casual affair that they would just bring their mug from home & walk over. Anyways, that was me the other day & I was feeling pretty good about it! (It's the little things)...

This weekend ends Joel's first year of teaching at NBC & it's graduation for the students here on campus. It'll be nice to have the summer break & slow things down a bit.

Almost time to start counting days til our big trips come June!