The Never-ending Winter

Well it will be April in 2 days and we have not seen hardly anything of spring. I guess we did have a few days a couple of weeks ago where it was warm and the snow was starting to melt. Elva loved going out onto the back porch during that time. She was always saying "up" and then pointing to the door. Caeleb and her had a lot of fun playing in Caeleb's jeep and their playhouse on the porch. We got zoo passes and have spent a few days at the zoo on those warm days. The Elephants are leaving in April and Caeleb needs to get a good dose of his favorite animal before the 3 of them leave.

But, then it started snowing and the temperature started dropping again. As I look out Chris' office window right now, I see the snowflakes coming down. I think everyone in Calgary is ready for the spring. Our primary music conductor, sister Blum, today mentioned that she thinks the reason it is still cold and snowy is because of all the kids watching the movie "Frozen" and singing the songs from it. Caeleb, for one, loves that new movie. He could watch it everyday, several times even. He sings "Let it Go" and actually knows quite a few of the words.

Elva does not sing yet but she loves to dance. She will point to the radio in the living room and make her noises until we turn it on and she can start dancing to the music. I think she likes 80's music best. Already she loves to twirl in a dress. She has a smile to light up a room and she continues to be a very determined and strong-willed little girl.

We celebrated Dad's/Papa's birthday last week. All 11 of us were at the farm - well 12 if you include Nathan's good friend Barb. Mom prepared a yummy Turkey supper and German chocolate cake for dessert. Dad got some cozy warm slippers. Caeleb and Sterling sang happy birthday and helped Papa blow out the candles on his cake. It was a simple, peaceful, and wonderful day. I worked the night before so I was tired and not feeling well but nonetheless it was so good to be with family.

I guess I need to enjoy the winter while it lasts. We made a little snowman the other day and we have had some fun times sledding this winter. I love movie nights after the kids go to bed or curling up with a good book. I love sitting in the rocking chair in the living room and watching the snow come down or people walk by the house all bundled up in their winter clothes. I am looking forward to the spring but I do love the winter and its pure, fresh beauty as well.