He is Risen!

We were able to celebrate our Risen King with our beloved church family followed by a couple hours with Tim's family...

 They wanted to pose this way....not sure why, but I see a TON of attitude here...

 The annual egg hunt that always ends with us having to pull out a map to find the eggs that were hidden and cannot be found...

 These two are best of buddies, she LOVES spending time with Paxton, it will be a sad day when their interests change and they no longer want to spend all their time together.  I only pray that they continue to be as close of cousins as I have been with mine. 

 See any family resemblance here?

 The latest member of the family...isn't he precious! 

Happy Easter! 

Spring!

Mud+ATV+11 year old= FUN! 

And a mess....

Kuchen

Every Easter Velma makes a german pastry called "Kuchen".  

This is always a huge hit in our family and so this year I decided to make some for our home. 

 I had to half the recipe as Velma's makes 19 Kuchen.  I didn't want or need that many, so we improvised. 

 Little Fingers always make the preparations sweeter! 

 They were by no means perfect, but worked for us....

You Celebrate 5 in Style!

Lylah wanted to have  a "Frozen" birthday party, play duck duck goose and pin the nose on Olaf.  We invited some of her favorite people and had a houseful.  So thankful for these that we get to do life with! 

 A little pin the carrot on Olaf...

 A little present viewing....

 The whole crew...

 After Daddy got home from work she opened presents from Bubba, Sissy and Mama and Daddy.  

Olaf and "The Pirate Fairy" from TJ and Avarie

 A "Bitty Twin" from Mamma and Daddy, whom she named "Elsa"

If that face doesn't scream Pure Joy I don't know what does!

Family Birthday

 We celebrated Lylah's birthday with Tim's parents.  When Avarie was about the same age as Lylah Bob made her this amazing doll house.  Well for Lylah's birthday he did the same thing! They spend so much time playing with these houses.  What a sweet treasure he has given our children.  (TJ has a barn he made as well)

 Happy 5th Birthday Bug! 

When the youngest turns 5....

My heart is slowly breaking as these children that God has blessed us continue to grow... I know that one day they will leave my home and begin the life God has prepared for them.  As I have the extreme privelege and blessing of being a part of who they are becoming, I cannot imagine a greater calling than the one I am able to participate in right now.  I am so proud of the children they are and as God continues to sanctify me in who I am as a mother, a wife, a friend and a daughter of the King, I pray that all they see and do in our family points them to the cross.

I truly am amazed at how quickly the last 5 years have gone, and to believe she is 5 is both overwhelming and exciting. 

Here are a few of her favorites:

Color: Purple

Animal: Puppy

Food: Hotdogs

Candy: Suckers

Thing to do: Play outside

Person: Mommy and Daddy  

Movie: Frozen and The Pirate Fairy

Show: Doc McStuffins

It is a privilege to watch these boys as they grow. 

I cannot believe how old they are getting, but totally appreciate that they can still make a mess with an ice cream cone.  

May the Lord raise you into the men he has created you to be! 

You are a blessing to your families.