All better!

OK, finally after 3 or 4 weeks, we are all feeling much better...gotta love when flu strikes---whipping through the house with no mercy. YUCK-O! Thank heavens we fought it valiantly and with at least a little dignity.

Things are wonderful here. Dad is home and beginning his new venture this week-what a blessing that is! Things are beginning to return to normal. I am totally enjoying my early morning today-my sweet miracle baby woke me WAY too early (can't be too upset with that HUGE smile she flashes) but I look at it as opportunity - to...get a few extra moments to get ahead of the brood. I really am TRYING to become a morning person.

It looks like spring will be early this year. Time to begin planning the garden. I SO love the garden-this year the children will be planting their own garden aside from the family garden. They'll plant from seed as well-can't wait to see how it fairs. If all goes well, who knows, this year personal garden-next year Hawkes Farmer's Market. The opportunities are endless!

Well, we finally put our stamp on our home - After an entire year
(most of you probably can't believe it took this long...longest time ever!)
DRUMROLL, PLEASE :)
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THE PAINT WENT ON!!!...(always a good thing!) Can you tell Daddy's home? He toiled night and day all weekend long to finish this project and let me tell you-WOW-it looks beautiful. It is fascinating how much paint can change the feel of a home...goodbye sterile hospital , hello warm inviting home and kid friendly scrubbable walls! YAY! He never ceases to amaze me- what a blessing he is to my life. I am so grateful to have him home again. The Lord's grace is abundant.