It's spring in our hearts!

Though weeks turn into months, winter seems to last forever in Minnesota. Listening to local weather, I learned that up to date this year was the 7th snowiest on record. We did get blanketed with the snow storms this year. However, we are comforted with signs of spring...

ROBINS!!!

Because the snow came so early and stayed this year, the ground did not freeze like it usually does. These red-breasted birds that usually appear in the spring are already searching the ground for worms. We hope that this is a sign of a mild March and an early spring.

Drew is 13 1/2 months and is sprouting up like a weed. He just cut his 7th tooth and is so close to walking that it could be any day now. He loves to tease, play games, and read books among many other things. Andrew is always moving, but we are making encouraging headway in teaching him "no touch" and "lie still". Below is a movie recorded tonight.

Mare is excited that it worked out coming up in March for her to join her grandparents and family for a couple days in Palm Springs, California. I will be watching Andrew while she is gone, which will be a good break for her. I know that this will be a special time with her family, so it was worth the expense.

My family is headed to Washington D. C. at the end of April and God graciously worked it out for me to join them for four days. I have never toured the Capital and since I love history, I am thrilled to go. Marilyn seems just as excited to have me go because she knows how much I enjoy history and politics. I am so thankful that God has allowed me this privilege. -Tim