Out in my yard today… the high according to my thermometer was 82 this afternoon! Our peach and plum trees are in full bloom. I’m grateful for… celebrations with good friends, sunshine, and a fresh start every morning. One of my favorite things… is watching the birds in our backyard. We’ve had a bird bath in our yard for a few years now, but this is the first spring that I’ve really seen any birds using it. Too cool! This week I’m reading… the second half of Her Mother’s Hope. I went to Barnes & Noble with my oldest daughter

Out in my yard today… it rained most of the morning, but now it is snowing!!! Grrrr…just another crazy spring day in Idaho. However, the daffodils are blooming in my front yard- they are so bright and cheerful! I’m grateful for… Easter dinner with family, a warm home, marshmallow-filled chocolate eggs, and an opening day win for the Red Sox over the Yankees! One of my favorite things… eating popcorn and watching movies with my family. Romantic comedies top my list, but a little drama, action and intrigue are also good. This week I’m reading… Her Mother’s Hope by Francine