We Are Alabama!

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!
I have overcome the world. John 16:33

I woke up this morning in the comfort of my home, knowing that my babies were tucked safely in their beds. Many Alabamians can't say the same after yesterday's devastating tornadoes. My heart is heavy for those suffering so close to my home, and I am so thankful that God spared my family. Please be in prayer for our great state, and if it's in your means to help...be it physical donations, monetary donations, or powerful prayers...please do so today!

Freely you have received; freely give! Matthew 10:8

We, like many others in Alabama, got the kids out of bed and

headed to our safe place (the basement) as the weather worsened.

Sick Days

I had to take off yesterday to take Luke Man back to the doctor. He woke up Friday morning with a cough, and we immediately started breathing treatments. We did them throughout the weekend. He didn't get worse, but he wasn't getting any better. Dr. Ray was concerned about his wheezing, so we are back to doing treatments every 4 hours. He also added a "controller" to the treatment once a day. It is suppose to help prevent the wheezing. Say a prayer for our little guy!

I had to take another sick day today to be at home with Luke. For those who have forgotten, I am a few sick days shy of a load...I'm actually "borrowing" next month's day. As much as I would LOVE to stay at home with my sweet baby every day (especially when he's sick), let's hope I don't have to be out again...that would put me starting next year "in the hole".

He sure is a happy little guy, even if he is sick! :)

Tumbling Monday

Emma's last tumbling class of the year was tonight. I was able to

go with her and watch. Here are a few pics of the gymnast herself!

Group Shot

Easter Sunday

Up from the grave He arose,

With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,

And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Easter morning didn't go exactly as planned...but let's face it,

when you have kids you may as well just forgo the planning altogether. :)

Emma woke up before sunrise with the announcement that she had thrown up in her bed...and slept in it! "Yuck" seems to be an appropriate word to insert here. We did a quick clean up before checking to see if "the bunny" had made a stop at our house. Surprise, surprise...he didn't forget us! ;)

After all the excitement we didn't make it to sunrise service, but E seemed fine
so we got all dressed up and headed on to regular worship service.

Our attempt at a family picture...

The egg hunt...

The lighting isn't great, but I am in love with this picture!

Fun Saturday!

Today was filled with lots of Easter fun! We started off

the day by going to the city egg hunt. The kids had a blast!

Easter Hat Making

Jewelry Making

Pony Ride

The JV cheerleaders were there selling shirts, and they
performed their dance. Afterwards the girls showed
the little ones a few things. Emma was taking it all in!

When we got home the kids were worn out. After a breathing treatment
(Luke has started his coughing again) they both took a long nap.

Then we headed to Nana's to color eggs. Emma is such a big girl,

and she colored the eggs all by herself. She even put "Es" on them! :)

Maz played with Luke during all the egg-coloring excitement.

E stopped for a quick picture with her brother and great-grandmother.

We read the true Easter story before bed. E put out

the Easter baskets, and they both fell fast asleep! :)

Good Friday {and an Easter party!}

It's Good Friday, and as I think about all that it means to

me the most powerful (and obvious) verse comes to mind...

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

As I sit here in the comfort of my home, surrounded by my belongings (some of which are essential needs, but most of which are pure wants), I am overwhelmed at the thought of God sending His Son to die for a sinner like me. I do nothing to deserve His many blessings on me, and I know that I absolutely would not allow my son (or daughter) to die for another's sins. What an amazing gift He has given us, all of us (hence the whosoever)...if only we will accept it! I hope everyone has a wonderfully blessed Easter weekend, and I hope you share God's gift with someone too! =)

Today was the Easter party and egg hunt at Mrs. Elizabeth's.

They hunted eggs twice earlier in the day, so I'm sure E is a pro by now!

Here are a few pictures from the party...

I love this picture...it reminds me so much of their daddies. I can

definitely see them in a few years this deep in conversation over cows! :)

Luke gnawing away at that cracker!

These girls are a MESS!

We Have a Walker on Our Hands!

Thank you Avery Claire (Noah and Jonah too!) for loaning

us this handy dandy contraption! I think it's a hit! :)