Friday Night

The week has flown by, even though we've done nothing at all out of the ordinary. But just living life day by day is pretty extraordinary, isn't it?

The kids want so much to play in the pool, but even though the weather has been hot, the water is still quite cold and there's been a cool breeze. They get in anyway, then shiver and shake and insist they aren't cold. :o)

Aubrey thought pouring water on Gramma's feet was fun.

Reece's latest obsession is with old Dutch windmills. We make them out of play dough, we draw them and cut them out, or Papa prints pictures of them and we cut them out, or we make them out of Duplo blocks. He sees windmills in wheels and fans and other toys. He was delighted to find windmill cookies at the store.

He first saw one in a 1937 cartoon, The Old Mill. He wants to watch it over and over, and has learned all the sound effects. He can sound exactly like the chorus of croaking frogs. And of course he knows the music and hums it constantly. He is such a funny, darling little boy.

Last night we went for a walk just at sundown. We saw fireflies and a deer. Reece was so excited! I don't know if that was the first time he's seen fireflies or not. He was the one who spotted the deer. I heard him draw in his breath, then he said, "Look, Gramma!" The deer ran, but stopped not far from us. It was dark, but we could see him silhouetted against the light. We went again tonight, hoping to see him again, but only saw the fireflies.

Aubrey was in my room earlier wearing a jester hat. I told her to get on the bed and we would take her picture with the photo booth feature. She liked acting silly and watching herself on the screen. I think she's so beautiful. She's a little pistol, though, always into things and extremely smart.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Last Easter Pics

I wanted to show you this cute little bird nest and the hollow egg with a surprise inside that Cyrise made for the kids from rice krispie treats.

The bird was on the nest, but you couldn't really see the "eggs" inside, so I put her next to the nest.

The kids were delighted with their treats, and you should have seen Reece's face when his mom "cracked" the egg and showed him the surprise inside. Too cute!

She used a muffin tin to form the bird nests, and a plastic Easter egg to form two halves of the egg. Then she put the jelly beans inside and molded the two halves together with her hands.

So simple, but so cute!

Before and After

Can you believe this sweet little girl, who looked like this in the morning...





















looked like this in the afternoon? :o)

Her big brother was pouring water from the pool into the dirt, making a perfect mud puddle for a little girl to play in. I couldn't see her, and when I went to see what she was doing, this is what I saw.

I hosed her off with the water hose after I brought her mom and daddy out to see. She didn't like that one bit.

Random Easter Pics

Easter Girls

He Is Risen!

Matthew 28

The resurrection of Christ. His commission to his disciples.

[1] And in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. [2] And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. [3] And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow. [4] And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men. [5] And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.

[6] He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. [7] And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you. [8] And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples. [9] And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him. [10] Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.

[11] Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done. [12] And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers, [13] Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away when we were asleep. [14] And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you. [15] So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto this day.

[16] And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. [17] And seeing him they adored: but some doubted. [18] And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. [19] Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Happy Easter, dear friends and loved ones. He is risen, indeed!

Gina Baby

Little Gina Bean woke up yesterday while her parents were in the pool with Reece and Aubrey, and I brought her into my room and played with her on the bed.

She's usually a happy baby, and very good. And pretty. :o)

We had fun talking things over.














And then she stuck her tongue out at me! :o)

Swimming!

The kids and their daddy and mommy went swimming in the pool yesterday, for the first time this season.

Oh my, they were so excited and had a wonderful time!

Camryn and Gina were napping, so they missed out on the fun. But the summer is before us, and I'm sure they will have their turn.

Reece woke up this morning and saw these pictures on the computer, and now he wants to go swimming again.

He is all rosy from the sun he got yesterday.

Good Friday

For our sake Christ was obedient, accepting even death, death on a cross.

(Please turn off my playlist music to hear the beautiful hymn below).

Tuesday Chatter

Here's a picture of Gina from my photo booth a few days ago.

Ron is in Virginia this week, but of course with the full house we have now, it's not quiet around here. :o)

Things are going okay. We still have things that need to find a place, but slowly but surely it's getting better.

The little girls (Aubrey and Camryn) have had a hard time adjusting to the move. They just want to "go home." One day they both whined and cried all. day. long. Camryn wanted to be held every minute, but only by her mom or dad. That was the worst day. Since then things have been better. They are getting used to their new room and their new bed and being here all the time. Cammie has been smiling more and is happier.

Reece still doesn't like having everyone here, intruding on his "Gramma time." :o) Yesterday he went with me to Gran's, then we ate lunch out and went to the library. He was happy to have me all to himself for awhile.

It's hot here--supposed to get to 95 degrees today. It's already 90, so I expect it will get there. The pool pump has stopped working. Hopefully we can get it started again.