Lovely time of year!

I just love this time of year! Even though this morning it was chilly and there were some random flurries, it is my favorite. It's warm enough to get away with some jeans and a sweater and cool enough not to be uncomfortable. It is my favorite! <3>

I am so grateful this week. I have been having such a wonderful year and I am so grateful for so many things. I have not felt so happy in a long time. Even though I've fallen off course a couple times, I am able to jump up and get right back on! 

I have the most wonderful family. Jamie is such a hard worker and I cannot say enough how much I love him and how grateful I am for him. :) He has helped me be a better person in many ways and he is such a wonderful example to me. 

Angela is such a delight. Just today Jamie asked her a question and she stood up, put her hands up and out and said "Why not?" Where did she learn that from?! Haha. She is so wonderful. If Audrey is crying, she tries to help her by rubbing her back or playing with her hands and feet and tries to make her laugh. It is amazing how she can be so young and yet so completely in tune with the emotions and feelings of other around her. She sometimes cries when others cry, and tries to soothe when others are sad. Or she'll come and laugh and play with you if she sees you're happy. It is so wonderful. She is growing up so fast and yet it seems like just yesterday she was born and held in our hands.

Audrey is getting so big. She is over 17 lbs and she is now 5 months 1 week. She is so happy. Last night she sat beside me on the couch for an hour and for 35 minutes we just laughed together. She is so fun!! Even when we went to bed, she just lay beside me and smiled until she finally fell asleep. It is the most wonderful age. And it is such a blessing to be trusted with these sweet little spirits to raise and teach. I hope I can measure up and be a good mother. 

Jamie is finished in 1 month at Ivey. It is miracle we have been able to make it through this program maintaining 2 households and having a baby at the same time. It truly is. We have been so blessed to have had this opportunity for Jamie to further his education. And as he is completing a phase of his, I am starting to regret not continuing with mine when I was younger. I will go back to school but not right now! I think I'm exhausted just from watching Jamie do his! 

Anyhow, this time of year, and new growth springs forth, life seems to brighten up after a dull and dreary winter. I can't wait for the fun we'll have this summer!