Out and about

The sun is shining again...it's like the fifth day in a row! I know that probably doesn't seem noteworthy, but that's how crazy we were all beginning to feel about February! Our weekend has been really nice. The Pinewood Derby was yesterday. No trophies were brought home by our family, but the kids had fun and, most importantly, were good sports. Last night was dinner and drinks with some very good friends. It was exactly the relaxing evening I needed after such an emotionally draining week. Even a week later, I can be going along and suddenly get teary and choked up thinking about our friends. But last night it was so wonderful to just sit and visit and watch a couple of funny movies. Today we had church and lunch out, and since it is such a gorgeous day out (sunny AND warm) my wonderful husband is taking the kids to the woods for a hike. I'm so grateful because I haven't slept well in the last week, and I could use a few moments of quiet and maybe even a nap! We have a busy week coming up, but nothing terribly exciting. Looking forward to a pleasant week.