He Lives!!!

Blessed resurrection Sunday! What an amazing day to reflect on what Jesus did for us, for YOU, that day on the cross!

After Jesus arose from the grave, he appeared to his disciples, and said…

“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” John 20:29, 31

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His saving grace is a free gift!! Just BELIEVE. He died so we could have everlasting life!

Have a blessed resurrection Sunday, everyone!

Happy Birthday, Lane Stevan!

Our little man is seven.

Seven!

It seems like yesterday I was walking around the block sixteen times a day trying to convince Lane life would be better out of the womb.

Lane’s birth was a miracle. His shoulder got stuck during delivery, which is called shoulder dystocia. The Lord used a quick thinking nurse to save Lane’s life.

Life is so very precious. Lane, you are so precious!

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At our little man’s request, we ate like kings and had steak, shrimp, mashed sweet potatoes, bacon and ranch cauliflower, and cranberry relish. Good choices, buddy!

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Here is the sweet Daddy and Mommy-to-be. Glowing already, she is!

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Of course there were gifts. When Lane opened his new remote control truck, he turned to me and excitedly said “Mom, you knew my heart!”

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Addie Mae outdid herself again with an adorable and delicious cake!

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Too bad these kiddos never have any fun, don’t you think?

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Lane Stevan, you are one very special seven year old. We adore your determined spirit, your cuddly side, your visionary qualities, your cute expressions, and especially the funny things you say.

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Happy Birthday, Lane Stevan!!!

*Wanting to fess up here….I tried to write a post about Eliza’s birthday many times….and just kept breaking down in tears. That’s why her birthday post was very short and almost wordless. I just couldn’t make it past the emotions of that day.

Hello, Spring!

Oh my…..it’s here!

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In all its splendor!

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And it is taking my breath away!

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Hello, buds! Welcome back!

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Hello, chives! I have plans for you!

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Hello, strawberries! Can’t wait to be seeing red!

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Hello, children! Will you ever come back inside?

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Hello, precious kittens! How was your winter?

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Hello, front porch! How I have missed hanging out with you!

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Spring, are you here to stay? We sure hope so!!

Stick Around Angels….

Umm. We need ya.

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Praising the Lord for our protection again today, and for two awesome guys who stopped to help us change that flat tire.

Cause my phone had no cell service on the country road we were stuck on.

No one was home at that farm behind us.

And I had two kiddos with me.

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But at least Grant said as he helped me load up to leave just a few minutes earlier…”It is such a beautiful day! At least you won’t get frost bite if you get stuck on the side of a road!”

Ha. Ha. Ha.

Not that I am looking to blame anyone or anything.

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Eliza was so enthralled with the whole experience that she laid her head on my shoulder and dozed off.

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I think we better hang on to our angels….as this trend looks far from over!