Continuous SDL_ACTIVEEVENT events under Windows

I am receiving continuous SDL_ACTIVEEVENT events when the SDL window is
minimized. I am using SDL 1.2.6 under Windows XP.
Is this the corrext behaviour ?

I am also receiving continuous SDL_MouseMotionEvent events when the SDL
window is active and the mouse pointer is over the window - even when
the mouse is not being moved.
Is this the correct behaviour ?

-Luke