Mike Lemich “Spring is a time to get excited for the future, hopeful for good times to come”- Jackie Rupp Spring is always a busy time for our family, as four-fifths of the birthdays fall within less than two months. Combine the birthdays with all the spring sports, and there is very little downtime. This year’s birthday was extra special for Calvin. He turned eight, which in our church is the age at which you can get baptized. We had family come from all over the country to share in his special day, attend his baptism, and congratulate him on becoming a new church member. Sports keep us busy right now, including gymnastics and golf. Calvin has been taking golf lessons for over a year, but this spring is his first time competing in golf tournaments - with me as his ‘Daddy Caddy’! Give him another year, and he will definitely be We are looking forward to our better than me. Anastasia is finishing up her second annual 4th of July trip to Utah year of gymnastics, with the State meet coming up. where we escape the heat, reunite She is really looking forward to moving up to level 3 with family, and take the kids hiking and learning the new skills and routines this summer. up in the mountains. My wife and I are also very much looking forward I am continuously amazed at the abilities of these to our first “kid free” vacation since young gymnasts. My back hurts just watching them our oldest was born. Extra prayers do some of their tricks/routines! Carson, who go out to her parents during that recently turned 3, started swim lessons and is time. surprisingly good at following directions when they What fun summer plans do you are not coming from Mom and Dad. have this year?