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It's March 6th and Spring is just around the corner! At least I hope it is. Jamie was home for the weekend for a school field trip. Her stay flew by with visits to her Grandparents and before we knew it, she was headed back to Chicago. I wish it could have lasted longer. At least we found her a winter coat - one that will keep her warm.

Niki's departure for her Appalachian trail hike is fast approaching. We wish you a very safe and wonderful trip Niki! Take lots of pictures and keep us updated on your trail journal and we'll see you in 6 months.

Jamie, Melissa, Braden, Emma, Bela, and I went to see Ron's last basketball game of the year and what a hoot! Bela slept through all the bells, whistles, and band playing while Emma ran the entire track chasing the "kids" several times. By the end, she was sweating but had the biggest smile on her face. She got to touch the big bees on the walls (the Hornet is Saline's mascot), dance to the music, watch the drummers bang their drums, play "gitchoo" with her Dad and Grandpa, and run to her heart's content. I don't think I've ever seen her so excited! Check out the t-shirt Melissa made for both Emma and Bela in support of their Grandpa. Grandpa #1 and Best Coach on the front/back of the shirts. Too cute! Thanks Eent Jeemie for the pictures... If you have some of Bela in her shirt, please send them to me and I'll post them.

Yesterday, I got to watch Emma while Melissa took Bela in for a doctor's appointment. Emma was napping when I got there so she had quite a surprise when she woke up, called out for "Mommy" and Grandma opened the bedroom door. Her excitement at seeing me absolutely melted my heart. After playing with toys, she asked for Siwuwa (Cinderella) and patiently waited for 1/2 an hour while this Grandma tried figuring out the remote controls with no reading glasses. That was a trip! We could hear the movie and I even got it to play in French before I hit the right set of buttons so Emma could actually watch it. She just sat there on the couch listening to the dialogue with a smile waiting for her Grandma to come to the rescue. Whew! I passed that test but barely!