March 2012

I think we skipped spring and went straight to summer! The temperatures have hovered in the 80s and even low 90s at times during this past month. If the temps continue to rise this will be the hottest recorded summer in history.

This month started with Leigh Ann joining the Women Run Arkansas clinic again. She went from beginners last year to the advanced group this year. She has run many miles, high stepped it up 900+ stadium stairs, sprinted football fields, dashed up intensely steep hills...and enjoys doing it!

A friend challenged her to do an indoor triathlon in June so she now swims twice a week and has started biking more in preparation for that race. Can you say CRAZY woman! (Thankfully, I (Leigh Ann) have the most amazing husband in the world who gladly watches the kids so I can partake in these awesome opportunities).

Leigh Ann was also asked to become a Bible Study Fellowship group leader. She is now in training and will lead her own group in the fall. This is a tremendous honor and also a BIG responsibility. Please pray for her as she tries to balance the details of her busy schedule and keep of with the kiddos.

For St. Patrick's Day we headed to Heavener, Oklahoma for a Viking/Celtic Fest. The festival was held at the top of Runer Mountain. As you will see in the smilebox, the scenery was nothing short of breathtaking and the booths and entertainment were great. We saw "authentic" viking garb, instruments, weapons, and more. We went to part of a dulcimer concert and enjoyed beautiful music. The hike down to the Rune Stone was also a beautiful and exciting adventure. The hike was complete with a waterfall and several bridges over ravines.

March also means Spring Break. We definitely enjoyed a more low key week. Jeff worked on his teacher work sample a couple of mornings and so we took advantage of having some friends over for play dates. Unfortunately, the weather was not very cooperative and it rained a good part of the week. We went to the Jones Center in Springdale, AR to go swimming one day. We also headed to Russellville to spend some time with friends.

As the month wound to a close, Leigh Ann and the kids headed to Wild Things Farm. We were given a free pass to enjoy marshmallow picking, the Easter egg hunt, pony rides, and more. It was a gorgeous day and the kids had a great time. Jeff had training and turned in his final project and gave a final presentation. He only has one more Saturday class and he is done!

We also welcomed Bill and Cindi into our home as they transition between jobs. Elijah and Thad absolutely LOVE having Nana and Papa in the house and haven't left them alone since they moved in.

I hope that this week as we head toward Easter you will look to the cross and find not only your salvation but the hope of eternity in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. HE IS RISEN!

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