Saturday is a great day in Colorado also. We have gone from a beautiful sunrise to a sudden appearance of very dark storm clouds—which moved over and began dumping future snowmen all over the place. We are currently back to the gorgeous sun glimmering through the golden leaves of the cottonwood along with turning the new fallen snow into much needed moisture—sorry snowmen—maybe next time. Thank you God for VARIETY!!!

Life is never boring here—in fact, boring isn’t part of our vocabulary. You will more often hear the sweet voice of Anna saying something like, “I love you so-o-o-0 much!” Or other times she puts forth her scream of delight, anger, or play—all sounds the same! Lots of opportunity for staying occupied.

My favorite was just the other day. She and I had made cupcakes. (I must be a grandma to have patience with a 2 yr. old breaking eggs, etc!) The cupcakes were baked and waiting on the counter to cool enough so we could fill them and ice them.

Anna climbed up on her stool, stood in front of them, waved her clenched little hands in anticipation and said with such enthusiasm, “this is SO exciting!!” I suppose you would have had to have been here to fully appreciate it. For me it was so incredible coming from that little mouth.

Anyone who wonders WHY I have taken on motherhood again at my mature age would only have to watch occasionally to see how God is blessing my socks off with this precious child. She continues to display all the innocence that God has given to all of us. She brings healing to my bones!!

Love you all and pray God’s best for you! Mary