Blooming

So-its been a while since Ive posted anything, mainly because Ive been outside more, due to the beautiful weather we have been having lately, which means I'm not sitting at my computer as often. Probably a good thing =).

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of year and these are my reasons:

• The crisp air in the mornings
• The sun warming me through out the day
• The kids play better together since they can get out and run around in stead of being on top of one another
• My skin turns golden (after looking ill all winter having a little color makes me "feel" healthy)
• The spring blossoms on the pear and cherry tree's in our yard
• The smell of the lawn being cut
• The sound of the sprinklers going
• Sitting on my front porch reading a magazine listening to the birds chirp
• Swinging on the front porch swing with my kids
• Planting, planting and planting (I haven't loved this in the past but this year I fully enjoyed every little flower planted)
• Uncovering the outdoor furniture and getting it ready for the season
• Eating outside next to the fountain that we just figured out how to turn down so it doesn't sound like Niagara falls (3 years we've had that thing and when the landscape guy showed us what to do last week I called myself an idiot!Who would have thought that the big red nob did anything? )
• Walks with the family in the evenings
• Sun sets in the back yard
• BBQ
• Corn on the cob
• Swimming with the kids (we just opened the pool this week!)
• Camping
• It means the 4th of July is coming (my favorite party to plan)
• Having friends and family over more
• And last but not least-the end of the school year. I so look forward to having Jaxon back home. And as much as I will feel the need for structure come September I SO feel the need to throw it all to the wind come May! Its time to play and have fun together!

As I was busy outside this week oiling the outdoor furniture I started thinking about this time of year and how I "feel" better and why that is. I often feel like a flower this time of year. I come out of my hiding place to soak up the sun and feel vibrant again. Isn't God good to allow seasons in our lives? Actual weather seasons but also for the different seasons in life. I think He is. He always knows just what I need. But as much as I feel stronger and healthier when I'm soaking up the sunshine I cant help but be reminded that my Savior is just that for me each and everyday...SONSHINE! No matter what the weather(storms in my life) or season (long drawn out trials) Jesus is there to be strong when I am week to be healthy when I am sick and I praise him for that this day!

What are your favorite things about this time of year? Share them with me, Id love to hear them!