SpringTime :)

Hey Family!
I haven't written on my blog or our blog in a long time. I think that the winter was so long, cold and wet that I was distracted by trying to make it in a new job, new lifestyle of figuring out what full time ministry looks like, in a new state, new roommates, new communities, and new adventures. I am so glad that I made it through my first winter in the NorthWest. I am thrilled to explore the mountains around me and lay on the beaches under the sun rather than the clouds ;). I look forward to a walking to the store more, since it is day light now from 6:00am to almost 9pm now! I look rollar blading around GreenLake and biking to meetings with leaders, staff and friends. I have really enjoyed playing softball in the afternoons, running the bases and teaching very teachable middle schoolers. :) The flowers are blooming the tulips are almost waste high and the cherry blossoms are screaming for attention :) I am currently sitting on my porch with Cooper enjoying this fine day! Cooper is a big yellow lab and is asleep next to me. I am house sitting and dog sitting :) I will have to go take him home to be alone while I head to softball practice. I would take him with me but we have a game on Saturday and the girls will be really distracted and won't pay attention. Tonight I am visiting a Wyldlife club and haven't decided if it would be smart to bring him...the kids would love to have Cooper there. I know he will do fine, but again I don't want to be a distraction. Anyways, I thought I would write a little on our blog and say thanks for loving me through a very hard and long winter! I am glad that with all the newness comes the familar sun! I am glad to see its familar face! :) and all the friends that comes with its radiant light :) I hope this new post finds you enjoying your day!
I love you all very much and miss you tremendously!
PS I found a new hike only 1hr away...called Wallace Falls. Beautiful! :) but no LeConte :)