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Sunday, March 9, 2008

52 Weeks of Blessings -- week 10-- Spring

This week's blessing is spring! Today was SO nice and springy that I couldn't resist using it as my blessing of the week. I love how people feel good and get out and enjoy a beautiful spring day! I love when the trees bloom and the flowers push their heads up through the dirt! The motorcycles were out in abundance today, people were out washing their cars and for walks all over town. The SUN was shining and it was a warm 50 degrees {hey, that's warm when we've had days and weeks of frigid weather (this link the weather note is on the very bottom of the post) !} Today a lady brought a nest in to share with the kids at Church. It had fallen from one of her trees in a wind storm a few years back and since it was undamaged in the fall she saved it. the kids were all fascinated by it. Spring means the renewal of life. New born calves are dotting the fields, birds are returning from their winter homes in the south, the brown lawns will soon be bright and green. Also, it is the time we celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior -- a renewal of life!
Here we have some spring science projects: Robby made the "green house" with the neighbor kids, it is sponges with grass seeds that he waters daily. Scott and EmmaLece planted flowers during their primary class today at church. They were SO excited! Emma said she was growing a flower and Scott said he was growing dirt!
Although I know we will probably have cold and snow again before spring truly arrives, I do so love the first glimpses into SPRING!

17 comments:

Are You Serious! said...

♥ I with you! Spring is a fabulous blessing! I too love the new flowers...

Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said...

I am so ready for spring too! We went for Sunday drive today and it was so nice to see the sun and blue sky. No flowers or leaves yet, but still!!!

Emy5 said...

It is so nice to get a warm-ish day amidst the cold. And if the cold comes back, you have those wonderful science experiments to remind you Spring's around the corner.

KATE said...

I love that Scott is growing DIRT! that is great!! I love spring too, it's so nice to thaw out a bit!!

I changed my blog address it's now

ourcrazylifewithkids.blogspot.com

and the recipe blog is now at

bigfatmommyrecipes.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for your blessing post, I love them!!

Pam said...

I love spring!! Flowers and sunshine!!

Cindy said...

I am soo ready for Spring and so excited about it finally getting a bit warmer! What a wonderful blessing!

Jenifer said...

I love watching all the new plants "spring" up! I always get so excited! Enjoy the weather!

Cara @ Gardenview Cottage said...

I LOVE SPRING!!!!!!

Unknown said...

it was so nice to sit out on the back porch today and let my little ones play around me. it brought a smile to my face. i felt truly at peace....for a moment before they started buggin' each other! i love spring! great blessing!!

Darla said...

I felt it today too! Went out for my first walk/run in a long, long time! It was so rejuvinating I felt good for hours afterward!

Darla said...

I meant to ask you, how do you find the different backgrounds for blogs? I've only been able to use those generic ones from blogger.. I'm getting kind of tired of mine! :)

SuperCoolMom said...

I love the Green House! That reminds me, it's time to make egg heads with my kids! Happy Spring!

onehm said...

Such a fun blessing! We love spring too!!!

And the "green house" is adorable. I may have to try that one with my kiddos.

Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

It was a beautiful day today too -- we went for a walk ... heard the birds singing and the children ran to their heart's content! It was wonderful! :)
Thanks you all for your great comments!

Laurie said...

I love spring! And I'm tired of the weather tease. One day spring, next day winter. I can't handle it. Cute idea for a science project though. And I usually grow dirt also. I always hope for flowers though.

Lori said...

Great blessing, and I'm loving the weather, too!

raising4boys said...

Spring is my favorite season! Great blessing :)