So much news - so little time to devote to this blog post

 Joseph Scott was born in March 29 and we couldn't be happier.  Both sets of grandparents were in Ohio for the birth so the whole family was able to welcome him into the world.  He looks so much like Julia who, by the way, is being a wonderful big sister.  How fun to see the family growing!  I'll let pictures tell the story.

Spring has arrived in Signal Mountain.  The dogwoods, both white and pink are out in profusion, and the azalea and rhodie buds are ready to burst open.  Friday I went with a friend to a wildflower sale, so Gary and I spent yesterday tucking the dainty flowers among our trees and other landscaping.




 The wildflowers are much daintier than domestic flowers so it gives a whole different look - a little fairy-like.

There is  more sad news from California.  Claudine Senac-Urtecho, friend and fellow French teacher, lost her battle with cancer last week.  I remember so many activities we did together with our students. She was a devoted teacher and a good friend.  My heart is with her family at this time.

This week I am making a quick trip to CA to visit Krista during her week off.  We are planning a busy few days of wedding planning.  She has done a lot of the preliminary steps which will make it a bit easier to fit everything in.  Krista and I haven't been together since Christmas and I miss her!