RESURRECTION SUNDAY

I cannot begin to imagine God's pain to watch His Son suffer on the cross and then die.  I understand that He knew He'd be in heaven with him once he had breathed his last earthly breath.  But still.  It hurts to watch those you love suffer.  

Yesterday we rejoiced in the fact that Jesus had risen and because of that (though we may see a lot of pain and suffering in our families today) we will share a perfect life with those we love and who share our love for God  - one day in Paradise.

I don't know about you, but after being beaten down by this fallen world of deception, and bad news, I am so looking forward to that day!!!!

Yesterday was filled with chaos, hope, fun, beauty, good food, surprises, and lots and lots of love.

These kids!!!  Be still my heart!!

I hope they always hold these special memories in their hearts....

Dear Diary,

I went on an Easter egg hunt and found an egg with beef jerky inside.  Dad had to help me open it.  I tried for the chocolate filled eggs but Mom the nag hollered GRACIE NO!  She is such a killjoy.  Gracie

I hope everyone had a fun filled, lovely, BLESSED Easter!

Scrapbook of Easter Day

Gary got me a new iPhone 10X for my birthday... yay!  I needed it.. my phone had gotten s-o s-l-o-w. The camera is awesome, but for some reason my photo's are showing up blurred as I post them to blogger.  The better the technology, the more complicated.  Or maybe it's just blogger.  I'm losing interest.....  

but... anyway... 

I finally got my Easter pictures downloaded (that too, was an issue) 

 and I can now share... blurred and all.  

Those of us that went to church dressed up all purdddddy....

Then we came home and dressed down for the easter egg hunt.

Every single one of our grandkids were present!

I am amazed at how they have grown through the years.

I note the changes in each one and I am in awe.

It's funny how life is.  A lot of changes can take place but if we look for the good in those changes life just keeps on getting better.

 Eggs, eggs and more eggs were found.

This was Greyson's first time here for the egg hunt...  and Silas's first time here.  We were truly grateful for this family coming all the way from NJ for Easter.

Jake tries to play Mr. Cool leaning against the golden ear.

I did mention how I can't believe how these kiddies have grown, didn't I?

We had a delightful time!

Cousins bonded....

Laughter and joy filled the air...

And when all was said and done we had some pretty tired bunnies on our hands...

I was glad to see Jake enjoying the book I made for each of them..  "The Lamb and Me" to go with their plush stuffed lambs.  The book was a reminder of Easter's real celebration of Jesus.

Later it was dinner at Rocky Gap with Gary's uncle and all the rest.

The food was fabulous and ....

just look at the smile on that face...

Ahhhhh...  dinner on the lake.  What a perfect ending to a perfect day....

Gracie enjoyed the chaos and loved the attention she got from all the kids.  She was the first one to hit the bed and ... she ... was.......     out!

Hope everyone had a blessed Easter day.  We are now thinking through the bitter cold winds and repeated snow accumulations...  of spring.  We know it's somewhere out there...  if you locate it could you send it our way?

Accomplished and Ready

Marissa's Christmas concert...

Summer's Christmas concert...

Jakes Christmas concert...

Cookies and fudge...

Christmas village up and running... and Christmas gifts wrapped and separated.  

I've been busy.   But now it's time to relax and enjoy.   

Gracie is resting but she will be on soon to share some holiday tips for four-legged friends out there in bloggy-land.

Wishing you all a peace-filled Christmas with lots of love! 

Isaiah 9:6  For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.