Spring is in the air!

Finally. The last snow of winter is melting, the sun is shining brilliantly, little green shoots are coming up through the soil, and the smell of spring is in the air. Dawn transforms the night sky into a radiant sunrise, greeted by cheerful birds and a cool breeze. There is something that awakens in one's heart as spring is ushered in. The long, gloomy winter months are gone!

Spring can also bring things like rain, which magically transforms our backyard into what we not-so-affectionately call "The Lake":

But, Spring does make the snow melt. YAY! (cell phone quality picture ~ sorry)

In other news, Gabby & Sasha are the cutest puppies ever, and sneaky little pillow stealers.

Cell phone quality pictures again... gah!

I will post again soon as our birthing adventure draws near. 9 more days! Enjoy the beautiful day, Mid-Westerners!