It's Spring Break, and the weather is thus far cooperating with the term. It was gorgeous and sunny yesterday. That made it a perfect day for Grandma Jeanne, Jody, Sol and Emma to buzz down to Pella for a day of shopping, eating Jaarsma goodies, walking around the square, eating Jaarsma goodies, visiting family and friends, and eating Jaarsma goodies.

We all met at Monarch's for lunch along with Taylor. It was fun to have a laugh and catch up. Madison wasn't able to join us. She and her friend, Anna, headed to the Twin Cities to catch her favorite band, Copeland, who is breaking up. She didn't want to miss the farewell tour.

The manager of the restaurant called our house later that afternoon to let us know that someone in our party left their jacket at the table. I had to laugh. Only in a small town would the restaurant manager know their customers well enough to put together who left a jacket, who was in the party, and would take the time to pick up the phone to call you. I called my sister who was still in town and they picked up the jacket before heading home.

The spring weather is lifting my spirits, as well as the tulips. The heavy snowfall this year insulated the ground so well that it didn't freeze like normal. The tulips are already sprouting. Looks like Pella Tulip Time could be a "stemfest" this year!