Love is the Greatest

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. 

But the greatest of these is love."

I Corinthians 13:13

My baby girl and my baby boy...

Getting ready for a day of Valentine's Parties!

 I tried my darndest to get them to do cute poses together...let's just say, 

doesn't come natural for these two (unlike my older two at their same ages)

Owen with his candy apple red Valentine Ship Box 

that his Awesome big sis Abby so energetically made for him ;-)

(thank you pinterest for inspriring her!)

Ella with her giant Valentine iPod 

again...that her big sis Abby so generously spent time making for her

(she is truly an Amazing Big Sister!! I count my blessings for her presence in both of their lives)

Owen showing Momma his Class Valentine Bag full of goodies!

Time for Owen's favorite part of the party...

SNACKS!! 

(or shall I say "treats")

Now THAT is totally his Daddy's grin!

Owen taking in the giggly girls

Owen and kind-hearted Ms Kackley ~ we adore her!

Home for lunch and back up for the 3rd Grade Valentine's Party...

Ella excited to see me!  (makes my heart happy)

The class eagerly listening to Miss Walker tell them what's gonna go down

Ella & Jasmine realizing they are a "Pair" during the game!

I miss the days when girls could hold hands without any questions...

Ella with sweet Miss Walker who we treasure

Time to open Love Notes!

Speaking of Love, I Love.This.Girl!!

The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. 

~Mother Teresa

Eager for Easter

This year was an especially wonderful Easter.

For one, the weather has been so fabulous! I feel so invigorated by the *Sunshine!

Secondly, I was so proud of my kiddo's for their commitments during Lent. And, because of their commitments (especially my girls), they were super *EAGER for Easter this year!

Will committed to doing setting the table and getting drinks & vitamins every night at dinner without complaint (it is usually one of the girls' jobs)

Abby gave up donuts - this is a hard one when you consider they serve them every Friday morning at *Trojans for Christ.

Ella gave up chocolate - which again, is quite a challenge since our house is always filled with chocolate (Mommy's FAVE) :-)

Ooooh, powdered donuts are so yummy!!!

and oh how scrumptious is a chocolate marshmallow puff!!

Happy Kiddo's :-))

Off to our Glorious Easter Service at Asbury!

3 Beauties

forever friends ~ Ella & Lauren

Big version of Forever Friends :)

The Fam

Cousin Zach (and his mom & dad) come to 11:00 service - so excited to see them!

The annual Ark Easter girls pic

and boys pic

Will's favorite lil' buddy - Hudson 

Christina and Laken read the Easter Story

Big girls doting on Miss Lily

Abby had to get a turn in...

Piano time!

Back home for lunch at da casa ~ Ella wanted a pic of her with the freshly bloomed roses

My beautiful babies

Family Photo Op

Mimi with her grands

Abby's Gap casting call entry pics

Afternoon Egg Hunt at Nana & Grandads

(Unfortunately, I had to miss it due to needing to cook for dinner, but I snagged these pics from Uncle Brad's Facebook page! :-) )

Easter Dinner at Oma's

THE Carrot Cake

(been dreaming of this bad boy for days!!!!)

Kid Egg Hunt

Grandpa helps O reach 

I'm just now realizing Owen's using my Easter Basket from growing up, (the '80's) - note the purple floral and lace basket...hahaha!

Time for all my lil' bunnies (including "Roscoe") to hit the hay ~ 

back to school in the morning!

He is Risen...He is Risen Indeed!!