Easter Fun

We returned a little bit ago from a fun afternoon at my aunt
and uncle's house. It was a little bit of a crazy morning, I didn't
get my normal Easter morning photo of the kids. I sang in a choir
at church and had to be there by 8:15. Steve always leaves for church
super early so it was up to me to get them all there and ready. (Anyone
else agree that moms should be awarded a gold medal for getting
themselves and kids ready, fed, presentable, and there somewhat
on time???) So, I did a quick shot on the couch, but they turned
out bad. I may decide to post one later. ANYWAY... so we spent
the afternoon at my mom's brother Joe's house. They were sweet
to have an egg hunt for the kids.

Blurry but cute shot of Greta


Aaron's reaction to seeing candy inside his egg


Enjoying his new truck with a mouthful of something sweet


The thrill of the hunt

Home again

Steve and I returned this afternoon from spending the last 4 days down in Gaithersburg, MD.   We went down with the rest of the pastoral team for the Sovereign Grace pastor's conference.  It was a great few days, filled with great teaching and fun times of seeing lots of friends from our year down there.  It is always good to get away, but always good to be home.  Back to the "real world" again tomorrow morning!!

American Girl Tea

My mom took the girls to a local church for an American Girl tea
party. They got to dress up and eat food and even won a couple
small prizes. They had a great time. Thanks, Mom!

Greta's New Trick

Little stinker learned to pull herself up. Just can't get down!!

What Goes Around, Comes Around

 As a young girl (ok, to truly confess, and a woman) I truly believed that it was my purpose in life to correct all my parents fashion flaws.  Years ago, I got my dad to stop wearing black socks with his white sneakers (and not to pull them up mid-calf).  Recently, my mom got some hip jeans and shedded the "mom jeans."

Last night we took the girls to see "Little Women" at Lancaster Bible College.  I was digging through my closet trying to find something to wear and came across a sweater that was literally the last thing hanging there, it had gotten shoved aside in our move to Gaithersburg.  I have had it for awhile but have always really liked it on me.  Good fit and color.  I put it with a cute necklace and my new boots and I was good to go.  A little while later Claudia says to me,  "Mom, where did you get that sweater?"  Told her I've had it.  Her response, "Well, it just looks a little...old."

So here I am on the other end, getting fashion advice from my daughter.  Makes me feel VERY old!!

Outside!!

We had our first Spring picnic lunch outside today. What a joy!


Greta's first swing ride






Smoothies

Greta's first celery