SPRINTER

SPRINTER....No, it is not a blog entry about a fast runner. It is a blog to let you know that I have officially renamed the season "SPRING" as "SPRINTER!" (get it, spring and winter - ha!)

Sorry to report that this blog will be short and not contain any new pictures. Honestly, I think that you have seen enough snow covered pictures. And surely I have endured enough snow covered JH!

We have had a fresh blanket of snow each morning since Easter and are forecast to get more throughout the week. The good news is that the sun has peeked out each day to melt the snow and give a glimmer of hope that maybe, just maybe, it will one day stay out!

Okay, as you can tell I am ready for some relief from the winter! Everyone is claiming that this is "worse than usual." The local wildlife authorities have even extended the closures of many hiking trails which were to open May 1, due to the continued winter weather conditions and its effect on the wintering wildlife.

HEY, WHAT ABOUT THE WINTERING HUMAN LIFE - "CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!"

As much as I can't imagine that Derek is old enough (or more surprising that I am old enough to have a son that age) to graduate from college - I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to spend 10 days in warm/sunny Dallas/Fort Worth (with a side trip to KC)! Ashley is finishing her freshman year at TCU and we will get her packed up for the summer, head to KC for a quick visit, and then back to SMU for the big Graduation!

Okay, if you read this far you do at least deserve a picture or two. Can't lie, it is still beautiful out here, even if it is a ridiculously LONG WINTER! Here are some pictures from our Sunrise Easter Service, captured from the top of High School Butte at sunrise (and a balmy 16 degrees).

The cross was carried up the mountain as we ascended the butte that morning before sunrise.
Truly an amazing sight to watch

Easter Morning sunrise over "Sleeping Indian"

The Alpenglow on the Tetons added to the magnificent scenery as we witnessed the Easter Sunrise!
All of God's glorious creations~

Happy Easter!
HE IS RISEN - HE IS RISEN INDEED!

OOPS!...Not sure how this got in here - must be my "Happy Place!"
PS - this is not JH!!!!!

Jackson Hole (Wyoming) Interesting Fact:
Among all 50 U.S. states Wyoming ranks: 9th in size, 50th in population - only 5 people per square mile! (Obviously there aren't many people who want to endure this winter weather!)

Signing off from the land of snow, cold temperatures, brown grass and bare trees!
Have a warm, bright and wonderful Spring week :)