I can't believe it's already April!

Wow, I can hardly believe it's April already -- and the 4th day of it -- time sure flies. At our house we're trying to dodge the pollen sneezes and itchy eyes but I guess that's all a part of our wonderful South Carolina weather. Spring is definetely in the air -- and the proof is covering my yellow, which was once and hopefully will be again, silver car.

We've had a fun past couple of weeks. Joey and I enjoyed the day on Lake Wateree fishing back the end of March and we had a blast. Joey caught one tiny fish when we first got there and I thought, YES! This is going to be great! Well, we fished and fished and fished from one end of the lake to the other and nothing else...not one single fish to bring home but that's okay because we had so much fun and it was sooooo relaxing. We'll get 'em next time!

I also spent one day with Ethan in Florence catching up with him and enjoying some one-on-one time with him. He took me out to lunch at Redbone Alley where he works and made me feel really special introducing me to all his co-workers. Then we did a little shopping and talking which was way overdue...another story for another day...Then he came home the following day to spend a night and brought Amsterdam who has gotten so big! He's so cute and is so attached to Ethan. He does some neat tricks and is so hyper! It was nice having Ethan and the grand-puppy home for the night and I'm hoping Ethan will make some great choices in the near future...Kids, no matter how old they get they still pull at your heartstrings...I'm praying really hard for you, Ethan. I love you, son, always remember that...

Addison and I have had a good time lately, too, just visiting between activities. She stays so busy that it's hard to spend much time at one instance with her but I guess at this age you take what you can get and make the most of it. She made excellent grades this past report period and is still debating between colleges, working, attending seminary, and just enjoying her senior year. She's also been attending Wesley's baseball games (he's doing an awesome job pitching! Yay, Wesley!) and keeping busy all the time!

Last weekend was really awesome! It was Joey and my "dating anniversary" and he has always made a big deal of it which means alot to me. He was so sweet and was determined we were getting away for a mini-vacation to celebrate. I worked last week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (12-hour shifts) and when I got off work Thursday he'd packed and was ready to go! We spent 2 nights in Charlotte (thanks, Tiawanna, for staying with Addison--you're the best!) and we had a great time. We spent Friday at Concord Mills and enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the best Chinese restaurant ever just off exit #2 in Charlotte. Saturday on the way home we found a flea market close to Carowinds and found some cool bargains including a great pair of golf shoes for Joey that he says just may have improved his game this past Wednesday! Ha! He's a great golfer and enjoys the game -- I don't think it was the shoes that helped him! Ha! We had such a great time just getting away for a couple days. Thanks, Joey, for your enthusiasm and your wonderful sense of adventure -- I love you so much!

Work has been good this week and then yesterday on my day off I went to school with Addison for 2nd Block (English) to see her class present "A Midsummer's Night Dream" and guess who participated in the play along with Addison's class -- CHLOE!!!! She and Addison did such a great job and I enjoyed it so much. Awesome job, Addison, and thanks for the invite!

Today I had a neat morning yard-saling after Joseph left for work and then grocery shopping (kinda depressing at how expensive everything is) and now just catching up on some chores at home. I found some really pretty outfits for the baby who is due in only 43 DAYS!!!!! Yippee!!!! I'm so excited! I'm looking forward to catching up on the General Conference sessions I missed today and going to Mom's tomorrow to watch conference with them and spend some time with our family. The Crawford's from Canada are visiting Mom and Dad and it will be nice to see them tomorrow, too. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and if you're in beautiful South Carolina I wish you luck dodging the pollen! Ah-choo!