The Week Ahead

Spring is here! Yay! It was nice to have semi-warm weather today with no snow on the ground. And the week ahead looks okay too. Brooks and I went for a long walk this morning with Maya and Lisa. He was excited to tell Papa that he saw turkeys on our walk. After our walk, I came home and cut Ryan's hair. Yes, you heard it right. I cut Ryan's hair. It looks halfway decent too. He had to work on it himself a little when I was done, but he was pleased with the overall look. Yes, I know Amanda, your mouth is hanging open right now in shock! :-) I kept warning him that he did not want me to do it, but he insisted that I do it. :-)
I had bible study tonight and now am about to watch the Bachelor. Sadie has her 18 month old well- check up tomorrow morning. She seemed to be running a fever this afternoon after her nap, so I am glad she is going in tomorrow anyway. Wednesday night is the New Groningen talent show, so the boys and I may go to that if Cobe wants to see it. His best friend's (Chase) sister is in it, so we may go to support her. Thursday night he has his first baseball practice so at least the weather will be nice for that. Friday night we are heading to the cottage with the Boeves. We are going to hit the new restaurant in Lakeview called Tater Monkeys Friday night and then go to the cottage for a fire. I can't wait! We'll head home on Saturday in time to go to Warsaw, Indiana to see Sawyer Brown in concert if we get the tickets. Brent is still working on that aspect. Kyle, Amanda, Boeves, Culvers and us are going. The same group went last year, and it is always a fun time. I hope it all pans out. Sunday, I teach Brooks' Sunday School class. I think I only have 3 more times to teach this year before it is done for the summer. It makes me realize how close summer is!!!! Yippee!!!!!
The system Lisa and I put together is still working like a charm. We have had some great meals! It is nice to always have a variety and to always have a hot meal on the table with little to no thought about preparing it. We have to plan our April/May nights out because time is slipping by and we haven't had date nights yet this month due to spring break. I feel like we have something every single weekend so it will be hard to fit that in too, but it is important to do so we'll have to work on that.
Thanks to Brent for my birthday card and gift card to Target that I got today in the mail- you can't go wrong with a gift card to my favorite store!!!!!! I can't wait to use it. And thanks to the Hains- they invited my over for a cake she made for my birthday yesterday evening (and gave me a card and money). It was so nice because I wouldn't have had a cake otherwise. Mary Jo and Jim are back from FL and stopped by to visit last night with my birthday card and money gift too- I really appreciate it! Can't wait to spend it either!
So needless to say, I ended up having a very nice birthday- one that stretched on for over a week getting presents, cards and birthday wishes. Maybe I'll change my tune about not liking birthdays. I actually like them; I just don't like a big celebration is what I meant all along. I am very thankful that God has graced me with 37 wonderful years on earth and surrounded me with such loving family and friends. I couldn't hope for anything more.