Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Artificial Sunshine

March has not been kind to Omaha this year. We have had a few days of sunshine and warm weather but for the most part, it has been cold and gray. Eden and I have been checking our garden for green shoots from the bulbs that were planted last fall but so far there is nothing. A few days ago I noticed we are finally getting some green grass pushing up through the brown, but that night it snowed, and it has snowed every day since. The girls have both been sick for over a week so we haven't gotten out much at all. We have some cabin fever to go with the coughs and stuffy noses. Today is another gloomy day and I have had to find something to keep it bright. Spring may still be weeks away outside, but I can try to keep things sunny and happy inside my house. I made this wreath to replace the winter one I've had on my door since December. Some fun eggies in our kitchen. The easter bunny is just warming up for the big day. Too bad they aren't all filled with candy... We have already gone through two bags of Cadbury chocolate eggs. And of course these two are always the sunshine of my life. Rachel is such a trooper- even when she's sick she is smiley and happy. These girls keep me laughing and smiling every day!
On Sunday Eden sang me two new songs she is learning in Primary. She just started learning "My Heavenly Father Loves Me" and it was so sweet to hear her singing it. She loves Primary and is always telling me about her class and what she got to do. I still can't believe she is a CTR 5 now. She's growing up so fast!


I guess March is going to go out like a lion this year. Hopefully April will be kinder to us and spring will make an appearance soon! And until then, we just have to keep reminding ourselves that spring will be much warmer for us next year. Sunny days in Las Vegas are ahead!

3 comments:

MeLynn and Greg said...

I love your cute spring ideas! And I agree that your two girls are adorable. We're stuck in a dreary state as well. We've had a few warm days that tease us and then it starts raining and snowing again. I'm ready for spring!

Me said...

I am so amazed by the cute crafts you make!
You reminded me I need to take down my store-bought shamrocks and put up Eastery stuff. So fun and spring-ish!

(I first put springy, but that's more Slinky than Easter.)

Stephanie said...

That wreath is so very cute. And it makes me happy just looking at it. Also that is a very sad last comment. I'm glad that you will have a warm spring next year, but very sad that you won't be here with us in the snow.