Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Thinking of Spring

I'm not sure how to begin or shape this post. Many of you already know that our family has had a sad and exhausting past few weeks. Patrick's grandfather, with whom we've been living, passed away almost two weeks ago.

I don't feel the need to go into very many details about that here. All I can say is how grateful I am to have gotten to know that great man while I could and how amazed I am at the wonderful legacy he has passed on--I am truly proud to be a part of his family. It is overwhelming to think of the love and support that has been poured out upon Patrick's family--especially toward his grandmother. It's been as uplifting as it has been difficult.

As I was deciding what to include in this post, nothing seemed to really fit. So I hope these pictures of an early spring afternoon will do. After all, what better time than after a death of a loved one to be thinking of spring.

Cambrie really discovered dandelions this year.

Her obsession with them (blowing and pulling off the seed puffs) is what planted this dandelion field.

Every time she spotted a new one, she would stand straight up, do a dramatic gasp, then run to pluck it.

I love to watch her just as much as I did a year ago.

Finding a treasure...

...finding green. We're glad you're here, spring.

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