A real update

It's raining. Again. We sure have gotten a lot of rain this year here in NWA. I've never been a fan of the rain, but I know the earth needs it, so I'm thankful for it when it comes. I just put dinner on - Beef Stroganoff...YUMMMMMMMY! There's not a whole lot going on in the Hickle household lately. It's pretty much work all day, then come home & work half the night! LOL! I'm still really loving my job. I just couldn't ask for a better atmosphere. Poor Jeff has been SO swamped with school that I never really get to see him lately. I feel bad for him - he is just completely exhausted. We haven't been able to do hardly any of the spring activities that we enjoy doing together (such as plant flowers, yardwork, fishing, camping, etc). Please pray for him if you think about it. He is overloaded with tests and projects and papers. He needs strenghth. Fortunately, only 3 more weeks of school & he's a free bird!!! Well, until summer school in July anyway. Our anniversary is May 14 & we are planning on taking a much needed mini vacation. Maybe to Jasper?! Who knows. I don't think I've mentioned on here that we are flying to Seattle this summer to see my neices graduate high school. I'm very excited about it, though I HATE to fly! We are going with my family and since I don't have any vacation time at work, Jeff and I are only staying 5 days (2 of which are Sat. & Sun). I plan on packing as much as I can in that time too!!

Well, I suppose I should go check on dinner. And close the windows - I think the rain may be blowing in...eek!

Happy Earth Day!!