Megan's Announcement

Sunday night, Megan wanted to go forward to be baptized.  It was her official announcement to our church that she's already invited Christ into her heart and would now like to be baptized too.  What a special night it was for her.  I hope she'll always remember it.

She asked Jesus into her heart when she was 4 years old.  We've been waiting for her to be baptized until we thought she was "old enough," which is a relative term depending on each individual child.  She's 6 now.  We've talked to the children's minister twice now and he thinks she's ready.  But the church generally likes to wait until the kids are in first grade.  He told us to just pray about it and seek God's wisdom.  

Yesterday on the way to school, she told one of the neighborhood moms about it.  Then last night, she told another neighborhood mom about it.  She's so excited.  She told me last night that she wants to be baptized THIS Sunday.  What an exciting and eager spirit she has.  It's inspiring.  

I wanted to share something she said to the children's pastor Sunday night.  He asked her, "What do you do when you've done something wrong?"  Now, the typical "Sunday School" answer would be Ask Jesus to forgive me of my sins.  And although her answer means the same, the way she phrased it touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes.  She answered him, "Tell Jesus I'm real sorry."  What truth.  Do we sometimes ask forgiveness without a truly "sorry" or repentant heart.  It's a very important part of the process.  And it just shows again the purity of a child's heart.  There's nothing like it.  

Snow Cones

It was such a nice day here.  I'm on an exercise hiatus due to an injured knee--no walking or running; just taking it easy and resting.  It's just about to kill me not to be able to walk to pick up Megan after school since the weather has been so beautiful.  I just have to enjoy it other ways.

The girls both had soccer practice tonight.  Afterwards we stopped at a snow cone place for an after-practice treat.  And, might I add, they were DELICIOUS!!!  I LOVE when the snow cones stands open.  A sure sign summer's around the corner.  :)  Today would have been a great day for a hammock, a good book, and a glass of iced sweet tea.  Ahhhh!  I can dream, right???

Flowers and Kites

The weather here has been so nice.  We took the girls to Megan's school yard to fly kites (and hunt more eggs) several days ago.  These beautiful tulips were there.  

Dolly wanted to get in on the pics too.

More Easter Fun

One of the local churches had a community Easter egg hunt.  We took the girls and one of their little friends.  As you can see, they had a great time. 

Here they are exploring all their treasures.  

After the egg hunt we went and got the girls some new earrings (b/c they can finally take them out now), got lunch at McDonalds, went to the health fair at Megan's school, then came home and let the girls have a "water day."  They helped me wash the van, then played in the sprinklers in the back yard.  I heard Megan say, "This is the best day ever!"  Of course, they were feasting on all their hard-earned candy all afternoon as well.

  

Anna was completely tuckered out by the end of the day.  There's just something about a sleeping child that is so precious.  

Easter

We got to go to Fayetteville and Oklahoma over the Easter weekend.  It was fun visiting with family and enjoying our time together.  Here we are decorating eggs.

On Saturday, the whole family got together for our annual Easter meal and egg hunt.  Here's Uncle Kevin with Myrah.  

Ready, Set, Go!  And they're off!

I love this picture because it makes me laugh.  Jason's holding onto the tree and his knee as he lowers himself down.  Are we already getting to that stage in life!!!???  :)

 

Here are the girls Easter morning.  Luckily we had our sweaters with us because it was a windy, rainy, cold morning.

There's nothing sweeter than Great-Grandparents.  Enough said.  :)

Friday!

I'm so glad it's the weekend (almost!).  Friday's are my favorite days.  There's just something about looking forward to a change and a break from the daily grind.  And the weather here is beautiful.  Thank you Lord for your sunshine and love.  

And, Becke', I love that story you emailed me.  Years ago, I actually searched through about six videos of hers trying to find that story to share it with Jason and a SS class we were subbing for.  It's so touching and inspiring.  It gives just a "glimpse" into God's love for us and others that we may even shy away from.  Who are we to think any less of them?  God's love is truly unimaginable to us.  What an encouraging and empowering thought.