Lots to Share!!

Hey ya'll ( I imagine Paula Deen saying that.)

I have been slacking where pictures are concerned so I'm trying to be more conscientious of it. I didn't take this picture but this is my other niece who is graduating very soon from high school and will be attending Ole Miss in the fall! I'm helping with her senior luncheon this weekend and will be making Bakerella's cute cake pops as parting gifts! Wish me luck! This is absolutley my most fav pic of her!

This past weekend KE had the privilege of singing in our local chapter Red Cross dinner concert fund raiser. Her and a group of kids from her school sang a medley of Disney songs together. She loves to sing and perform but gets SO nervous when it comes time to do so. I proudly watched as she came out of her shell Friday night! .. oh and terrible picture. I really need to start saving for a "good" camera ( Ashley)

Playing in the yard Sunday after lunch.

After we got the kids changed, we all headed to Lowe's and purchased red geraniums for the front door pots. Then KE wanted some flowers for her play house. We decided the best idea would be to pit those too and just set them out by her house. We need to till the entire backyard to not only level it but to plant grass. It's atrocious!

And last but SOOO not least, I just received these adorable outfits from my new blogging friend, Brownie-Goose! I came across her blog from blog stalking and have been admiring her work for a while. Once I saw her summer fabrics I had to order! She is in my friendly blog list!

Got Questions?

Hey ya'll.

I have come across a site that I have read over and it's very interesting. I'm always hungry about what the Bible has to say about things and this can be a good tool to lead you in the right direction. I think a lot of times people get frustrated because they want to read the Bible, but don't really know where to start. This can help with that too I think. Now, while we know this site is written by other men, I'm sure to not take what they say as what God says. ALWAYS read scripture yourself and let God speak to you through it. I added the link to my sidebar. Enjoy!

Bakerella and BBTN

I finally made an attempt ( and that it was) at the famous cake pops! I will be making them as gifts for my niece's senior luncheon in a few weeks. When I made, these I had to improvise with a star shaped cookie cutter. Well, no more! Yesterday while I was in Jackson, I found these...

As you can see, when I told N that they were a cake pop, he licked it. He quickly figured it out and loved it.

I'm so excited to get my BBTN order in I thought I would share with you just some of what I got! I love these clothes!!

"Soapbox"

I love to do research online, esp with moral issues and the happenings of the denomination I'm currently in..the PCUSA. Through some of my readings today, I found this article. I found it so good I had to share. It gave me encouragement.

http://concordia.typepad.com/vocation/2009/04/the-great-masquerade-of-evil.html

Easter Weekend

Here are a few randoms before I recap Easter weekend......
Look at all the goodies from Doodlebugs Paper. I just love how bright and cheerful her stuff is!

Daddy got his first turkey for the season.. the boys watch him get it ready to take a pic... I wonder what they are thinking...

They are getting too big too fast....

Easter Weekend~~~

started off Friday with the annual egg hunt at Mia's Nanna's house. This is a before pic of me trying to get all 3 kids. Funny

Hunting eggs... I think N went straight for the candy.

W found 2 lizards in his eggs which he loves. He even bathes with them.

If you notice the tear on his left cheek.. I think his eyes watered from the fierce winds.

My sweet KE.

This was KE's best friend's last weekend in town. She left today for her new home in St. Louis. I met her grandmother at the egg hunt. Afterwards, KE went with them to lunch and the dollar tree where they got lots of goodies. I picked the girls up to go see the Hannah Montana movie, dinner and then they had a slumber party at our house. Saturday, I let KE go with her to her church's Easter egg hunt and then after picking KE up, we all headed to Greenwood for an extended family get together and egg hunt.

After we returned from G'wood.. we stopped and saw W's best bud and gave him his birthday card! They were so excited to see each other. They are so cute

And finally, last night for the first time, we made Easter story cookies. This is such a valuable lesson that I will make a tradition every year in our home. The kids enjoyed it. The recipe is for you below as well.

You need:

1 c. whole pecans

1 tsp. vinegar

3 egg whites

Pinch salt

1 c. sugar

Zipper baggie

Wooden spoon

Tape

Bible

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the pecans in a zipper baggie and let the children beat them with the wooden spoon to break them into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into a mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.

Add the egg whites to the vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears that were shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.

So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add the 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Psalms 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.

GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in deep despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.Read Matthew 28: 1-9. HE HAS RISEN!

Hi for those to who have been missing me! I'm glad to be "back." I have really had to re-evaluate my computer time vs family/house time. I have been on the computer waaayyyy too much here latley.

Since spring break, nothing much has been going on. Last night I traveled to Jxn with friends to meet up with friends to paint at Easely Amused. Such fun! We painted the "wondrous cross" in the spirit of Easter. I left mine with Shana of Rustic Creations to be framed! I can't wait to see it complete!