Happy Easter!

I love Easter! I love the message of hope and love and life that it brings. It breaks my heart to think about what my Savior went through, but I rejoice that because of His sacrifice, my sins are forgiven and I am free! Thank you, Jesus!

We have been dyeing and decorating eggs, hunting eggs, and are going to make Easter story cookies this weekend. I am thankful that my six-year-old has not even mentioned the Easter bunny (yet). I think the Easter bunny is fine....I just always want her focus for Easter to be on Christ. We are looking forward to singing Resurrection songs on Sunday morning! Happy Happy Easter to everyone! He is Risen!

Birthday Pictures

Although Anna Clare's birthday was almost 2 weeks ago, I am just now getting around to putting up some birthday pictures. We told her we would take her to eat at the restaurant of her choice, and she chose a local Mexican restaurant. This child LOVES cheese dip! So, the four of us celebrated on the night of her birthday with cheese dip, quesadillas and sombreros!







My parents and sister came over later that night with a surprise cake that my mom made for her.









I have a friend who has just started making cookie cakes. I asked her to make one for Anna Clare's birthday and this is how it turned out! Isn't it cute! Anna Clare said, "Mommy, I didn't know it was going to have a 6 on it!" She loved it! Thank you, Chani!



My mom made this cake for her to take to school to share with her teachers and friends...I love it! My sweet mom always makes a cake for her AND a cake for her to take to school.


Do you think we had enough cake, really? Don't worry...we were able to share with friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. And if you know my husband (and my daughter, for that matter), you'll know that she had to be "cut-off" at some point from each cake, and he was just the one for the job!:)





We are getting ready for one of my most favorite holidays...Easter! What about you?

Happy Birthday!!!

Sweet Anna Clare is six years old today! WOW! I am amazed! Anna Clare, you bring me such joy! I will always remember that wonderful day six years ago as we awaited your arrival, not knowing if our firstborn would be a boy or a girl! What a happy day! Your sparkling eyes and soft voice just melt my heart! I hope you will always know how very much your Mommy, Daddy and sister love you! Happy Birthday to you!

Disney Pics

Here are a few of the many!



You will see this "leash" on Owen in many of the pictures. It was the best $5 we spent! We could put her down without her getting away.


We did not buy this but I had to get a picture. It describes her perfectly!



Someone looks a little scared of "It's a small world"...and I don't mean the child!

Swishy...Again!!!

AC brought home the class pet, Swishy, again this weekend. I didn't realize that Swishy made a second round home with everyone. Remember what happened last time we had Swishy? Hopefully things will go a little better this time!

Right now, Swishy is napping here...



Do you see all those pacis? We need to get rid of them, but I am not doing so great of a job. I broke down in Target this week and grabbed a new one right off the shelf and stuck it in her mouth. Yes, I did. For the peace of the other shoppers. And for mine. Mostly mine! Our pediatrician would be so proud!

AC sucked her fingers and we broke her of that by using the stuff that tastes so bad (for nail biters) on them. It took about 3 nights and she was cured. Never mind that I sat outside her bedroom the first night crying as I listened to her scream and shake the crib rails. So pacis are a new experience for us. I think I am going to have to turn this over to my husband! Any suggestions?

Wacky Wednesday!

At school today! Thank you Mary Selwyn for letting us borrow your shaker!

This is where we've been...

We had a blast, but are just now catching up on laundry and sleep. I have finally gotten "It's a small world after all" out of my head! Can you believe we only rode it twice? With 2 girls? G.G. went with us, so adults outnumbered children - a big help! Pictures to follow later...there's been lots going on over here! Oh, and if you're wondering about AC's eye, she fell off the bed the first night and hit the nightstand, making for a nice cut and black eye for the trip. She was a real trooper about it, though, and it looks so much better!