Resurrection Sunday 2011

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

M's Uncle Donovan preached an excellent word on Communion on our Maundy Thursday service. M was sitting all alone on the front row, listening intently to the words that were said; he came to me after a bit and he was certain he wanted to speak to Pastor Dale of his baptism. After service I saw him sitting with Pastor and soon they were headed our way. Pastor told us what he and M had discussed and said that M declared he wanted to be baptized on Easter Sunday!

I don't know why we waited so long for this day, but I am glad we did!

It was precious hearing his confession, with his quite spirit, before the whole Easter Sunday crowd!

If M wants to be a leader of the Sheep, he is going to have to get over his fear of public speaking. :)

Pastor Dale, M's dearest friend.

Uncle Don and Auntie Dawn, one of the couples that M asked personally to be his sponsors.

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."

My March

March was INSANE, but so much fun! My parent, brother and his family came for a visit. This was Jacob, Angie and Kylee's first time to the farm.

I think they had a pretty nice time :)

This picture warms my heart, I love it so much

My gorgeous niece, so photogenic

My heart was so full having my brother here, I didn't want his to leave

Grandma with her oldest and youngest grandkids

I get this look alot from both of these guys.

We promised the kids that once the floor was in we would have a huge bonfire and set off fireworks...

Emma with her bff Reise for a fun sleepover.

Goodbye Carpet, Hello Walnut

When we bought this house it had beautiful white carpet...well, we LIVE in our house and no matter how careful we tried to be, the white carpet turned grey! Yuck!

We wanted to wait til our last child was past the "learning how to walk" phase before we put hardwood flooring in...Finally, our flooring is in and it is beautiful!

Micah's March

Micah's March highlights:

Enjoying the fruits of his labor, playing finger skateboards on our new floor in the living room

M was such a huge help to Rob and I as we pulled up the floors in the whole main level

Crazy Day at Our Saviors Lutheran Day School (OSLDS)

ummm....? eating homemade play dough?

smiling without braces!

Creed's March

Creed's March highlights:

Taking a "nap" in the game closet

cuddling with cousin Ky on the couch

being such a big helper pulling up the carpet in the living room

reverting back to the days of newborn swaddling

playing with his trains

wrestling with big brother

Emma's March

Emma's March highlights:

Planting flowers with her Tio Jay while he was here. Two weeks later seeing their sprouts!

losing another tooth---forgiving the tooth fairy for forgetting 3 days in a row

staying home "sick" on the last day her cousin Kylee was here...

having her cousin Ky style her hair for the Ice show, while reading a comic book

mastering the art of snowboarding in a matter of minutes

skating in the biggest show in Crookston while her grandparents, Tio and Tia and cousin were up for a visit

being the reason G & G, Tio Jay, Tia Angie and Kylee drove 18 hours...Priceless!

Lending a helping hand while the house goes under major construction! Being the best at taking up tile in a single piece.

Winning best design in the annual Pinewood derby contest at the church

Selling ALOT of Girl Scout cookies all month long!

My joy

I am in awe at how big my kids are! I have to stare at them each day, memorize how they look at that moment because they grow and change overnight!

Rob looks the same, just less hair:)

I Forgot to mention...

GOLD CUP

Micah and Emma both participated in the 2011 Music Festival sponsored by the NFMC (National Federation of Music Clubs). This was M's 3rd year participating which means if he succeeded in receiving another round of Superiors in his Hymns he would be rewarded his 1st Gold Cup. Guess what? He did! What a huge accomplishment for this kid! He is playing piano like no body's business and I am so proud of him. This was his first year playing duets (2 pieces) and they both received Superior marks, phew, is all I have to say ( I was sweating it!)

This was Emma's 2nd year participating in the Festival. The amazing part is that last year she received superiors in both of her categories and this year she did again, however, this year she added a third category, duets. So she is on track to receiving 2 Gold Cups next year.

***For those who may be confused, just to clarify, you must participate in the festival, select the same category each year and receive Superior marks 3 years in a row before being rewarded a Gold Cup.

The Love Month

Awww, I just heart this picture of my boys.

Some brotherly love...

Our first ski trip this year was on February 13, because it has been so dog gone cold up in these parts...

we waited til it was too warm, the snow was sticky and the wind just about blew us back up the hill...ahem, mountian.

Rob is so sweet and such a spoiler. A sweet red rose for Em

And a gorgeous vase of whites for me.

The In Between

Jacob asked "Why are my eyes closed in every picture I take?" Angie (his wife) replied "cuz your a pothead." :) Well, Jay, here are a couple of nice pictures of you, one with your eyes closed and one with them open. I like both, because I love you, pothead and all! I think it is because your Mom's son :D

You two are so perfect for each other.

Miss Kylee was MIA for a while, but she is back and we love it!

Ky is Jacob's soon to be 13 year old daughter.

These two=trouble!

C and I had a great time in Utah. We missed the other 3 members of our family almost more than we could bare. Were are grateful to be home...complete again!

Isabelle Susan

I had the highest honor and privilege of seeing this beautiful baby girl be born. My Bestest Friend in the whole wide world had the surprise of her life last summer when she found out she was expecting for the 1st time in 9 years! Needless to say, she is a blessing and miracle from the Lord God Almighty and is so perfectly loved by her older brother Broxton and big sister Macie.

Creed and I flew out to Utah on January 22 and baby Isabelle was born on Monday January 24. She is just a tiny little one and so mild mannered, she didn't fuss hardly at all once in Momma's arms and took to nursing right away. I am so in love with that whole day and just the memory of it brings tears of joy to my eyes.

She is so perfect and is a wonderful mix of both mommy and daddy.

Proud daddy

Proud big sister.

Thank you so much Stac, for allowing me to be so completely involved in your glorious day. Tis an experience I will never forget. Love you! XO

For Momma