Springtime has started to break winter’s hold on the Midwest as signs of life are peeking up every country lane and down every neighborhood block.

Oak buds have pushed out dead leaves; robin’s nests are under construction and newborn rabbits can now be purchased at feed stores. Even thinking about the season brings a smile to my face.

Signs of life are everywhere, indeed.

Life, however, shines brighter in this photo of 2-year-old Aspen giving her cousin, Jade, a heartbeat check while he’s still safe inside…..

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