We have tulips...does that mean it's spring?!

I am a little hesitant to say it out loud, but i think that there is a chance that Spring has arrived in Colorado. Today we enjoyed 70 degree weather (well, at least for part of the day!) We had the opportunity to meet up with a couple of my good friends from medical school, Dee, and her husband Justin. My medical school experience was a little unique in that it was a "combined program". Basically, a group of about 35 of us started out right out of high school to earn our B.S. degrees, and then all continued together into medical school. It was awesome because it basically meant that from 18 years old until we graduated med school we were with the same group of friends, which was Awesome! Dee, Justin and I all started at the same time, and now they are practicing up in Denver. It was great to get together, hang out, and catch up a little. They took our crazy crew all in stride (we had both girls and all 3 dogs with us!) and we hung out at Garden of the Gods for awhile before hitting our favorite "Smashburger" for dinner. We spent a little time playing outside today, enjoying the nice weather. The girls loved just running around in the front lawn and playing in the sunshine.

I got these little Nike Dryfit shirts for them, and today when i pulled them out Nova got really excited and said "Like Alex and Lyndsey!!!!". I guess these shirts reminded her of something her cousins might wear! Nova especially has been talking nonstop about alex and lyndsey today. When we got in the car i think she somehow thought we were going to see them, and kept saying she wanted to play with them. The other day we say some kids out playing baseball, and she kept saying "That's like MY Brent!" They have this thing about whenever they see something similar to a toy they have at home they will say "that's like MY doll" or "that's like MY stroller", so it was so funny when she said "that's like MY Brent!". they must really have the ohio family on their mind because later Juneau said "Mom, i really miss Aunt Coral....Do you miss Aunt Coral?" I think they are going to LOVE spending some time living at Aunt Coral's in the fall, and that will make it soooo much easier for me during my first few months in Afghanistan because i know they are just going to love being with their cousins.

YEAHHHHH for SPRINGTIME!!!

both girls have really been into jumping off rocks and various things. Here nova is about to jump off a small rock in the front yard.

And last item of the day, but DEFINATELY not least.....Happy FIFTH Anniversary to my amazing Husband!!!! Five years ago we were ridiculously happy, enjoying a beautiful beachside ceremony, and starting a brand new life in Hawaii!!! Things have changed sooooo much in the last 5 years, and we couldn't be happier! God has blessed our marriage,and given us the 2 most amazing gifts we could imagine.

The last 5 years have been filled with adventures and travels and babies and surprises, and it has been amazing. We are looking forward to many more exciting years, and hope to have a marriage as l0ng lasting and wonderful as Don and Nova, Chet and Polly, Denny and Karen, and Tom and Judy!!!! Thanks to our amazing grandparents and parents who not only have supported us and our family, but have shown us how to love!!!