Hannah's Day

(Hannah and cousin Alex at Colonial Williamsburg last spring).

Today is Hannah's 9th birthday. When I think back over the past year, it has gone so fast. Seems like we were just getting her ready for her baptism and confirmation and suddenly, a whole year has gone by. We had no idea then, NO IDEA, that we would move to Austin and now we've been here 7 months already.

Last night before bed, I told Hannah the story about going into labor with her (she's the only baby I wasn't induced with) and about her delivery and my first hours and days as her mother. I got teary eyed remembering the feelings I had then, 9 whole years ago. We'd been praying for a baby for several years and she felt like a complete miracle to me.

Hannah is still a miracle and a blessing in our family. She is so smart and talented and helpful and funny and we wouldn't be the same without her. I'm so glad our prayers were answered 9 years with our little Hannahbird.

Happy Birthday!

Winter in Austin

When we left church at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, it was beautiful outside - sunny and about 75 degrees. When we got home, I opened all the windows so we could enjoy the sunshine and breeze. It totally felt like Spring was on the way. And today, less than 48 hours later, this:

Snow!

Excluding our trip to Utah for the holidays, this is the most snow my kids have seen in years. The most we've had since we moved to Texas over 4 years ago. Oh well, I guess Spring will get here eventually.