Something in the air

Sam and I have been dog sitting for a family we know who lives in the country. The dogs' names are Fancy, Hanna and Jack. Their house is positioned in a quiet and secluded area that is so relaxing and beautiful. For the past few days there has been something in the air, apart from allergens which we are suffering from.  There have been thunderstorms, a tornado watch and a tornado warning for our area which has been a little scary.  The power went out for a while and we had to go on a scavenger hunt in the dark to find flash lights and candles. That was an adventure! Luckily it came back on pretty soon and we were able to get some sleep. 

Here is Jack on the back porch relaxing after the storm. 

This last weekend we went to K-State's graduation ceremony to cheer for our friend Ben who just graduated with a degree in bakery science. That will be Sam next year!

A picture a day makes the memories stay

I think I'm going to start taking a picture or two each day just to capture and remember the good things and the little moments that accumulate as the years go by. 

 Warm weather and fun, pink sunglasses picking Sam up from work at the biology lab on campus

Great Expectations

What a day!

Snow at the end of April? Why, of course!

Just when the tulips and daffodils are beginning to bloom we get a few inches of snow. 

Look at the blossoms covered in snow. Poor thing. 

This week  I gave my second-to-last presentation and turned in my second-to-last paper in my college career. I only have my thesis left. It has gone by so fast I can hardly believe it. By the end of summer I should be all done (fingers crossed)!

 I think I'll celebrate by making some homemade granola. 

Easter

I know it's a little late but I love the Easter season! I love studying the Savior's life and His teachings. 

I am so grateful for the Savior and that He loved us so much that He completed the Atonement. His Resurrection and Atonement gives me peace and hope in my life. 

We enjoyed decorating eggs but I am so glad that Easter is so much more than that. 

Is spring on its way?

It feels like spring is here! Winter has been so dreary and cold. With the time change, a few days of temperatures in the 70's, wearing sandals, re-arranging the living room, and spring break officially starting today I feel pretty good. 

To make things even better:

We have goldfish! When Sam and I were first married I enthusiastically suggested that we get fish. I thought I had a pretty persuasive argument but I guess it took Sam some time to warm up to the idea.  I think it was mostly due to the fact that I have a poor track record for taking care of fish, despite my good intentions (they are never hardy enough). However, a few weeks ago we went and got a little fish bowl, fish food and some fish. 

I think one of the best parts about having a pet is getting to choose the name. We decided a Lord of the Rings theme, and their names are Gimli and Legolas. Gimli is the spotted (and not so pretty one). Maybe I felt bad for him in the pet store. Legolas is the pretty white and gold one.  It reminds me of when I had fish growing up...good times. 

Also, a few weeks ago was Ethan's birthday. Here are some pictures that make me laugh.

I think Leah was more excited for Ethan to open presents than he was!

Isn't she cute?

Star Wars!

Epic battles ensued. No casualties though, because I was told that all body parts grow back fast. 

Insect Zoo

For Martin Luther King Jr. day there were lots of service opportunities around town. Sam and I volunteered at the Insect Zoo to do some cleaning. Before we got started we were able to look at all the bugs they had. 

I think the glow-in-the-dark scorpions were my favorite. 

We even got to pet this tarantula! We were both really nervous!