Midwest Earthquake?!

Headline news:
WEST SALEM, Ill — "A 5.2-magnitude earthquake centered in southern Illinois rattled homes and skyscrapers across the Midwest early Friday, causing little damage but surprising residents unaccustomed to such a powerful temblor."
Supposedly, many felt it here in Iowa too. Thankfully, I was sleeping at 4:30 AM.

On to less exciting news. It has been a very busy April so far. The month started with John's 30th birthday. The following weekend we went to a Family Life Marriage Conference in Des Moines. Excellent!!! If you have never gone, GO. Our Chapel sends six couples every year. It's such a great investment. This also happened to be our first weekend adventure without Edward. He stayed with his Grandma and Grandpa Rinehart...didn't even miss us.














This last week:
We've had a bunch of little friends over to play.
Attended a Laura Ingles Wilder play at the University of Iowa State.
Planned to go to Little Rock for the weekend, canceled the trip until next week.
Got a great surprise call yesterday saying that Sarah, Keith, and cousin Greta are coming for the weekend, YEAH!!!
Took Edward to the Dr. today because he's got a bad cold, cough, fever and he's been exposed to Strep, Scarlet Fever, Fifths disease...etc. Thankfully, the Dr. said that it's not bacterial at this point. We are praying that he doesn't get little Greta sick.

Happy 30th Birthday!

We love you so much!

April 1st and SNOW

Sadly, this is NOT an April Fools joke. Well actually, all the snow Edward is sitting on in this picture has melted. However, we did get a very small dusting this AM.
We continue to live in frigid temps here in Iowa. I was hoping that by April 1st we would have some 60 degree temps. And no, not yet. Supposedly by the end of the week we will see highs in the 50's. Edward and I are getting so tired of being stuck at home. The few days that we've gotten to spend outside have been such a treat...even if we have a heavy coat, hat, gloves, leggings, and blankets on.
Here are some pictures of Edward on Easter Sunday. It was slightly snowy that day, but he couldn't wait to wear the outfit that Nanny and Pappy Heller bought him for Easter. Apparently, it's been in the high 70's in Little Rock for quite some time. We try not to think about it.
Regardless, today the sun is shining and if you are shielded from the wind it feels pretty warm. ;)