Spring Fever

I LOVE spring.  To me there is nothing better than warmer temperatures after living in what feels like an igloo all winter long.  No longer needing to fill my oil tank makes me happy too.

Then there are the flowers just starting to bloom, buds just starting to come out on the trees and one of my favorites-the buds emerging from my lilac bushes, meaning, I'll soon smell the beautiful scent of lilacs each morning.

There is also the thrill of laundry hanging on my clothes lines outside, the feel of the cool breezes as they blow threw my open windows during the day and sneaking open my window at night, hoping my husband doesn't notice and complain about the cold.

And who could forget, the joy of seeing my kids outside in something other than snow pants, heavy coats and boots?  What a sight to see them running around, digging in my garden, swinging on the swing set and begging me to jump on the trampoline with them.  Then there are the bike rides and mini-soccer games and soon baseball practice and baseball games.

There is also my second favorite holiday-Easter.  The ultimate sacrifice that could be made was made for me and for you on that day.  I look forward to watching the sun rise as we sing hymns during our sunrise Easter service.

Ahhh.....How I LOVE spring and all that spring brings, even the rain (hey, it means it's not snowing right?) and my sneezing husband.