a rainy day

Today the sky is dripping, it's wet everywhere, and the cool air outside makes me feel so happy! Sure, it's gray and gloomy (but don't the green trees look so pretty against the gray skies?), it is May 2nd, and we're basically stuck indoors... But it is so nice to have an excuse to stay home all day! I love the occasional rainy day!

I am web-footed though, born and raised Oregonian, so maybe (or maybe there is no maybe about it) that is where my love of rain stems-- the sound it makes as it splashes against the rooftops and roads, snuggling in my warm bed listening to the craziness outside, splashing in the puddles, putting the hood of your coat over your head and running as fast as you can to your car. It's just awesome!

Garrett went outside for a few minutes this morning and came in belting an awesome tune. The line he sang was "Have you ever swam in rain?" I asked him, "oh! What song is that? I love it!" and he replied, "I just made it up!" It was an awesome beginning!! I'll let you know if he ever comes up with more!

We had a great weekend. Friday- We went to the Dallas symphony with wonderful friends. Saturday- the young men at Church had a fundraiser yard sale that Garrett helped with. We met up with friends from our days at BYU. We haven't seen them for nearly 3 years, and now they have 2 children and we have 1! It was so, so, so good to catch up, and the kiddos LOVED playing together. Then we went to a ward picnic/easter egg hunt/water balloon throwing party. Hudson loved running around with the other children. Sunday- We went to church, enjoyed a beautiful testimony meeting, taught the best primary class ever, and then relaxed with warm brownies. Splendid!