No matter how March arrives, it also signals that it is time for a visit to my 2 favorite little girls in Texas. This year was my fifth (!) winter escape and it was definitely needed. The days were filled with so many fun times both with the girls & their Mom, a dear friend.

Our Friday outing to the Dallas Arboretum was a beautiful day –

…seeing the blooms just made my heart sing!!

After beautiful weather to enjoy the blooms, the rest of the weekend tended towards lionish –

rain & cold on Saturday provided for another M’Amy, Miss Butterfly & Miss Doodlebug craft time…

…we made & painted stepping stones for their garden.

And the weekend was topped off by waking up to several inches of snow on Sunday morning.

No matter the weather, this winter respite is an annual trip I eagerly look forward to – my time with the girls was the perfect recharge from some rather intense weeks at work & helped to remind me of the balance that is so important in life.