Easter

Once again, I ventured away from blogging over Easter...But, I did want to post pictures of the special day. We had a lovely Easter celebrating our Risen Savior with friends and family. And, hope you did as well!

Where does time go?! Last year's pic...Crazy how much the girls have grown!

 Nana and Granddaddy were here to share this Easter together.  And, Nana made the girls' dresses - LOVE them!! She is so gifted with sewing and smocking! Thank you, Mom!

Aunt Jynne spent Easter with us as well!

 

The Grandaddy and Grandad :)

Daddy getting ready for church.

 Sweet girls! Friends from church.

 "Everybody hug!"

What would we do without this sweet friend?! We love you, Clarissa! 

 A sweet surprise - our "other" family:) Mr. Trey and Miss Ella

 Elisea's "Big Brother" and "Big Sister"

 Our dear friends, The Fairbairns:) So special to see them on Easter! And, they looked so nice in their matching outfits! Love the coral!

 Our church has a bare cross that on Easter Sunday, everyone can place a fresh flower on it to represent new life!

 Easter egg dying:)

 Great idea - using a whisk!

 3 generations:)

 Little Jules easter basket - I love getting "goodies" for the girls! Especially, when they are practical and fun!

 Big E's easter basket - I collect things throughout the year for different gift giving purposes...makes it a lot of fun:)

 Sweet gift from the Aunt and Uncle:)

 E's aunt bought her a butterfly kite  - and the uncle put it together:) She loved it!

 What would we do without puffs?!

 Fun at the park.

We live, because He lives...

2 Corinthians 5:15

"And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again."

Framed Hair Bow Holder

I've been sick for the past week and a half.  But, thank goodness, I'm now on the mend!  After 3 doctors' visits, I finally got diagnosed correctly - strep.  But, feeling better, and determined to get my health and energy back!  I think the older I get, the harder I feel like I get knocked down when sick - even though I know strep can hit hard.  My body has taken a toll these past few years, but I'm not going to let it get the best of me!

On a crafty note...Something I've been wanting to do for a while is make a bow holder for Elisea's bows.  So, I grabbed a frame at Goodwill, some spray paint and ribbon at Wal-Mart - and finally got around to making it.  A super-easy project that I'm excited to hang in her room.  And, if it wasn't for two girls three and under always being at my beck and call, I could have whipped this thing up in no time!   I laugh at how long it takes me to accomplish things sometimes because having children changes EVERYTHING...But, if it wasn't for my girls, I would have no need for a sweet little bow holder!  Simple joys...and a very grateful momma's heart.

 Love this ribbon.

 I just stapled the ribbon to the back with a staple gun.  It took me a couple times to get the ribbon placed correctly.

Elisea's Bow Holder

 I decided to leave out the pink polka dot ribbon I had originally planned to use.  Too many patterns competing.  But, love the paisley!  It might be an obsession. 

Too cute.

 

Fun part of having little girls:)