The sun came out and it WARMED our souls!

A two-toned grouted stepping stone!!! FINALLY warm enough to grout!

A very happy kitty who got to sit outside in the sunshine! He was the model for the stepping stone.

Blooming daffodils ... can you believe that! (might have to enlarge this to see the blooms, but they are there!)

The last of the snow piled up in the yard ... melting ... this week is supposed to be warm, however the following week is winter return so we are ENJOYING every minute we can of the sun's warmth! Today is overcast but 50 degrees!! Don't even have a fire yet today!

In other news ...

* Tomorrow is Cade's 7th birthday! Will post dedication to him tomorrow! Happy Birthday, Caderman! We love you.

* Christian did, in fact lose his tooth ... apparently in a bagel which he ate!

* Paul took my car to the shop where he sometimes works w/ Mike (our neighbor) and they determined it is safe enough to drive! Hallelujah! It needs work, but I'm not in immediate danger of running out of brakes .. always a good thing. I do, however, have broken boots. Hmmm

* Paul finished the chair railing in the bathroom !!! One step closer to having one room finished. A very major threshold in our endeavor here in the mountains!

* The Dancer's Pointe dancers all danced spectacularly at Regional Competition yesterday ... CONGRATULATIONS to you ALL, dancers! Also congrats to all you incredibly beautiful and talented teachers! Way to go! And to all you patient and dedicated incredible parents, congratulations as well.

* Our friend Donna Taylor had a cornea transplant (!) on Friday, and all went well. We wish for you a speedy and complete recovery, Donna!

* Jennifer is having a kidney struggle. Please keep healthy, healing thoughts for her right kidney. Thanks!

Hope everyone out there in the world is doing well, is healthy and is happy.

All the best to you all in the week to come,

Paul & Cheri