This past week has been plenty busy with both indoor and outdoor work! And spring is beginning to bloom! Everything is so pretty outside right now. Popcorn is also popping on the apricot tree out front - - Monday: We all had projects around the house, but most especially the Whitworths. In addition to unpacking and getting settled in, Amber set about building her new easel stand that she had ordered. It just barely clears the ceiling but provides her a great place to paint to her heart's content. She is very happy with it! It was also Scott's birthday!! Everyone in our family reached out to him at some point that day, but Jacob had the funniest texts that he sent to his father. Something about there being a special place in Nevada for people of his age (51). Amber and her family, plus me of course, all sang happy birthday to him. :) Later that evening, after the work was done, we went down to the Snake River to walk along the greenbelt. The girls especial

So the best thing that happened this whole past week was the arrival of the Whitworth Family!! After traveling for 3 days from San Antonio, Texas to our home in Idaho Falls, Amber and Weston made it safely with all their worldly possessions in tow. Weston's mom, Kathy, had a fun idea to round up family members that are in the area to be part of a welcome parade. So, with posters and decorations in hand and attached to cars, everyone lined up along the sidewalks to cheer and wave once the caravan pulled up. Weston and Jared (his brother-in-law) arrived first with the moving truck. Weston had an app on his phone that allowed him to track Amber's car, so we had a really good idea when she would be turning the corner and coming down our street. Amber traveled with Amy (Weston's sister), who was a tremendous help with Abby and Gwen along the way. Once Amber parked the car, she made a beeline straight over to me for a beautiful mommy/daughter hug. What a relief that they