Mom, Dad, Grace and Mark, I got my birthday card in the mail yesterday. Thank you so much! All that y'all wrote was very sweet. I am so glad that I am a part of y'alls family. We are looking forward to y'all visiting in May!

I am taking a break right now from cleaning the house. I've got the washing machine, dryer and dish washer all running right now getting ready for Glory to come tomorrow. We'll spend most of the day in Maple Grove tomorrow. Tim and I are going to head down there tonight after youth group so we don't have to wake up so early to get to the airport, and just to have fun with Dan, Maggie and Ruby! 

 I am so excited about the next few days. This is going to be a wonderful birthday! And to top things off, I got a call today to go in and substitute for a 1st grade teacher on the 26th and 27th. I am really looking forward to getting back into the classroom. I like to think of that opportunity one of my many bday presents from God! I've lost count of all the blessings we have had with moving up here to Alex. I've had some personal tough times with all the transitions, but I can see all of God's glory around with everything he is using us for, and teaching me.