Welcome Spring

So for many people that will read this, Spring is a welcome season. It means the snow is melted, the temperatures are rising and maybe you can wear shorts! But for us Californians, it just means we lose an hour at daylight's savings. Now you may say, poor you, nice weather all year round. But to be honest, we miss seasons! The changing colors of the trees, the crackle of fallen leaves under your feet, the smells of blossoming new plants and flowers. Although, can't say we miss the snow! Yet, this spring brings some changes for the family. This is the last quarter of school for Dave. He will be graduating in June with a Master's degree in Cross-Cultural Studies. He will walk in the graduation ceremony June 9, 2007 if anyone is interested in attending. Second, we may be moving into a bigger place this summer. This would be good for all of us as Mason is accumulating more stuff and getting bigger by the day. So more room for him to run around would be helpful. As he moves into toddlerhood, he is really exhibiting his unique personality. This is our last noteworthy change. Mason is almost 16 months old now and changing rapidly. He talks constantly, mostly jibber jabber but he says a few words like ball, bye, and thank you. He tries to repeat everything that we say, so we really have to watch what we say! He runs around all over the place now and has gotten his fair share of bumps and bruises to show for it. He likes to play with the kids in the building and watch the big kids at the park. He waves hi to everyone and is not shy at all with anyone! He is growing up so fast and becoming his own person- stubborn, fun, loving and outgoing! We can't wait to see how he continues to develop and see all the new things he will do. Well, this is what spring has brought us thus far and we look forward a season of growth!