It is downright blizzardy outside. Iowa still thinks its winter, but spring if officially here.

We have enjoyed our first midwestern winter and it really hasn't been too bad. I am ready to be out-doorsy again, though, which is hard to do when it hurts to breathe in!

Things we have enjoyed this winter:

• Our kids first white Christmas
• Real winter clothes
• 2 hour school delays
• Snow ball makers
• Watching the dogs experience snow for the first time
• Hot chocolate!
• Sunny days even when it's cold, unlike the Pacific Northwest
• Becoming part of a new community