My sweet, silly children

Two stories worth remembering.....

On Sunday, Caleb and Ellie were already in the car, and when I jumped in, Caleb immediately says to me, "Mommy, you need to tell Ellie to love aliens!" And I was confused, and asked for clarification. Then Caleb explains, "Ellie said she didn't like aliens, but God tells us to love everyone. So, she needs to love aliens." During the rest of the hurried ride to church, we had a very interesting conversation about aliens, God's creations and loving your enemies. :)

Then this morning, Ellie came in my room, while I was working on the computer (on this crazy consignment project!?!) and she is wearing her pajamas, boots, and a headband, and she says, "Mommy, come help me pack." I asked her where she was going, and she said, "I'm going on a vacation in the mountains at Canada." :) I don't know where she comes up with this stuff!! But I want to go with her!

Pictures coming tomorrow of fun new garden and the cutest little gardener coming tomorrow.

Easter

Easter is the perfect example of a paradox. "Good" Friday is the anniversary of my Savior's voluntary death for my sin. What a tragic day....a day of mourning. But then Resurrection Sunday is the celebration of my Savior conquering death, and offering me eternal life with Him. Wow. In all honesty, it's almost too much to take in and comprehend, so I don't really dwell on it too much. What a "holiday"!?!?

We did have a great Easter holiday this year. It was a great celebration with our family in Hutto. We continue to carry on the Lively Egg Hunt tradition....one that my Mamaw and Pawpaw started over 20 years ago for my cousins, sisters and me. And now, my parents do it for my children. It's awesome! And after enjoying great weather, good company and delicious food with my family, we came back home on Saturday night to be at church on Sunday morning. And it was an incredible Easter Sunday at Brazos Fellowship. We had over 1,000 in attendance and 16 decisions for Christ! Twelve more souls saved for eternity?!?! Isn't that awesome! That beats hunting eggs any day!

The little-est hunter.....my beautiful baby girl!

Another proud egg hunter......another beautiful baby girl!

Getting a helping hand from the best big brother in the world!

Pawpaw keeping an eye on the little hunter. :)

Memaw watching Adelyn dump out her eggs.....again!

The big kids...love these people!!

Cheesin' it up on Easter morning!

My three biggest blessings....blessings that can NOT look at the camera all at the same time?!?

sisterly love

The Fab Five

Looking at these pictures.....wow. Sometimes I am almost embarrassed to be so abundantly blessed. And I don't mean that in a prideful way, but in an overwhelmingly humbled and grateful way . My life overflows with love, joy and laughter. Thank you God.