Joy.

Spring has sprung.  We've had a little trouble getting to bed on time due to the big light in the sky.  We enjoy our porch time in the evenings watching the neighbors make their rounds with their dogs, or sitting out back casually throwing a ball for Dallas to fetch.  The extended day seems to give us a little more time to unwind and take in every ray of sunshine we can get, and sucking in every last breath from the day.

Em and I have been breaking out our spring dresses.  I think they have inspired her to walk a little more,m as she gets wrapped up in the hems trying to crawl.  She no longer takes "steps".  Our girl walks.  She doesn't even think about it as she stands from a sitting position and heads for destination unknown.  Cool and confident.  She makes my heart smile.

We really haven't been up to anything extraordinary.  It's hit me though, that we don't need to.  We are happy.  With our chores, with our routines, with our work, with our play, with our crafts... it's life.  Our life.  We stay busy.  But, good busy.  I joyfully lay my head down every night knowing that we are happy playing house, and being married, and being involved with our community, and raising a baby who is happy.  We are joyfully exhausted.

Of course,  ask me about exhaustion in a month or so as we are unwinding from our eventful April!

Have a great week friends!