The flowers need to bloom!

Well, here we are still with tons of snow everywhere. We are all getting really tired of that white stuff and have encouraged the rain to come and help wash it away. It has begun to slowly melt, but just not fast enough. We did loose our shed to the last storm as we forgot to get the snow off of the roof.

Ben was able to pop the roof back up and support it, so it will be ok for now. Hopefully we won't have to replace it right away.

We are tired of hitting the snow banks with the cars while backing up or pulling forward to park. You think you are scraping all of the paint off when you even just nudge the snow. Luckily, it has not left any damage on the vehicles except for bending Ben's front license plate. We are really ready for the warm weather and for the flowers to bloom again. The birds have begun to chirp, so I think that is a good sign....but we do have some more snow in the forecast this week. We shall see. A few more inches should be to bad.

Our heat pump has finally given up and we are had it replaced today. We were bummed to have to fork out the money, but knew it was coming. We have had to have it serviced severl times since we have owned the home, so it was only a matter of time. We are looking forward to the tax break and the lower electric bills. This will all be a plus!

School is going to well for the kiddos, now that there are actually able to go. Christian got his semester grades and got three B's and one A; give or take a + or - here and there. He has just started a new semester and is excited to finally be taking JROTC. The branch of military his school has to offer is, none other than the Air Force! He is very excited to be wearing the same uniform as his dad.

In March, he has a military ball and asked if his mom and dad would chaperone. We are excited to be able to dress up and will post pictures soon! Christian will also be taking Spanish, Geography, and some kind of computer class for this semester.

Christian had soccer tryouts all week and found out tonight that he made the JV team! We are so proud of him; Go Wolverines!!!

Brittney is doing well and is currently working on a couple of projects at school. She has been working diligently after school doing research and we are very proud of her initiative. She also got her report card with three B's and one A! Way to go Britt!!