All Smiles Here
We’ve finally seen the light here in the Burt household! What seemed to be an endless January and almost-endless February has finally broken in to almost-March! Hallelujah! These last two months have been full of sickness, cold, and some pretty difficult situations. When the entire family was sick (shortly after my last post by the way) with strep throat for Preston, Ella, and me and a double ear infection for Audrey, I didn’t think we could get any lower. Thank God that He never gives us more than we can handle, because I think that may have been my breaking point after a pretty horrible month. Shortly after our sicknesses, we had a beautiful snowfall. While Audrey was sleeping, I took Ella out to play (which really isn’t playing for Ella–she just eats the snow), and I just stood and listened to the peace. I didn’t know peace had a sound, but it DOES–crazy but true!  It was just completely calm and quiet, with the exception of our windchimes and my child crunching the snow. Hooray for turning points!
Last weekend, we traveled to Jackson to see our family and friends. We had a fantastic time! We had a great time with Preston’s family, and we got to visit our friends David and Ashley and meet their new little addition, Lottie. I also got to see Kathy and spend some time watching her little girl, Ellie, and Audrey (they’re tens apart) start a bond of lasting friendship. I also was able to squeeze in a visit with my Uncle Harold, Aunt Alice, and cousin Hayley. What a great trip, although it was a short weekend!Â
This weekend was also a special treat! My mom and Crum kept both girls over night for the first time yesterday, and Preston and I were able to go to dinner AND see a movie (which I don’t think we’ve done since Audrey has been born). We were also both able to sleep in this morning, which is completely impossible otherwise. What a gift!Â
If these last two weekends are any indication, things are definitely looking up!
Preston @ February 27, 2010