Easter 2011

We had an incredible Easter week!!! We stayed busy the entire week in preparation for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which we are in charge of and it was another great success! We didn't quite make it in time for the Easter Church Breakfast, due to not wanting to have full stomachs for singing, though Aly did get to enjoy a bit of the morning goodness! Our Worship Service, mini-musical and sermon, has been said by several who were in attendance, to be the best Easter service they had been to in years or even for their entire lifetime! We must agree, the Spirit was there in a way that just gave you goosebumps from the first note of the first song! One of my personal favorites this year was, "Finished Indeed"..... ♫♪ "The road to Calvary's hill has been travelled, for Jesus took upon Himself the burden of our blame, so why do we feel the need to bear that cross again, to struggle so with all our guilt and shame. When He said it was finished, it was finished, indeed? We're no longer bound to what sin had decreed with the blood that was spilled, His Grace was revealed and it was finished, indeed!" ♪♫ Of course, Easter isn't complete without a fun Egg Hunt, lots of candy, a visit with the Easter Bunny, a wonderful meal with the family, etc. So, I've added a photo album below for you to have a glimpse of our Easter celebrations this year! Our dinner menu consisted of Glazed Ham, Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on Cob, Broccoli Casserole, Strawberry-Almond Salad, Deviled Eggs, Hot Homemade Rolls, Cream Puff Dessert and Swedish Nut Cake! Thanks to each of the family members for bringing in such delightful foods!!! I'm afraid my diet was in jeopardy! Trust all of our friends had an enjoyable weekend, filled with the knowledge of God's divine love, in that He sent His only begotten Son to die for us and the through the goodness of quality time with those you love! We love you ALL.....

Easter 2011

Pre-Easter Trips, Sleep-Overs and More

It's been a very busy month and hard to believe it's been that long since our St. Patty's day blog! Too many things to mention without boring you, but we do have a handful of photos from this month, so far! Greg was sent to the New Orleans area for work and this left Aly and I at home...alone, for close to a week! Before he left, he and I had a date night with supper at Bravo's and Aly had fun with Uncle Mark, Aunt 'Nita and Nate while we were out...they even made cupcakes for us!

Pre-Easter and Springtime Fun

During the time Greg was out of state, Aly and I had a sleep-over at Papaw and Mimi's, went to supper with friends, rode bikes, and even had a sleep-over right in our own house, as well! We are all excited about Easter and will continue to try to capture a few special moments on camera to share with you...trust y'all are all having a fabulous Spring and Easter season, as well! Easter is a holiday when many people think of the Easter bunny, decorating eggs, dressing up in your 'new' Sunday best and going to church. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with these things, Easter should be more than just another holiday to the Christian. It should be a time to remember that Jesus not only died for our sins, but He rose again and is waiting to come back and receive us back to Him!!! "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said." {Matt 28:5-6} Happy Easter to you and yours........

♣HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY♣

Aly honors Princess Fiona for "Pinch Me Day"

On this day of clovers, may a rainbow run beside you, in a sky that's always blue and may happiness fill your heart each day... your whole life through! May Irish hills caress you, may her lakes and rivers bless you, may the luck of the Irish enfold you and may the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you! However, I've seen the OTHER side of the rainbow and already found my pot of gold... His name is Jesus Christ... the very Maker of the rainbows, blue skies filled with sunshine, the Irish hills and lakes, happy hearts, the gold 'in the pot' AND The Promise!!!

Special Note: We are happy to report that Uncle Ron was released from the Hospital on March 10th and his recovery is moving along perfectly! There is sure to be a long road ahead, but we are thanking God for His answers to prayer! The latest news is that he received a great report on Tuesday, the 15th, from his surgeon and of course, God continues to work in the entire situation... what a MIGHTY God we serve! Too many details to print here, but we are praising the Lord. Please continue to pray with us that God will receive all the glory!? Thank you!

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST...

"Difficult to know what words to write ~ my heart is hurting. Asking for all of you to believe in the power of prayer with us, and to pray for someone very special to me. My dear Dad has recently been diagnosed with a type of sarcoma in his leg. Praying for healing, wisdom and strength. (He goes in for another surgery on Tuesday, March 2nd.) God's peace and presence have been amazing. We greatly appreciate all of the love and prayers that we have been feeling this week. Thank you from our hearts! Please KEEP us in your prayers." A special note from my cousin, Ronda (Kennedy) England.
This news has hit our entire family, pretty much right out of the blue and we are asking the prayers from saints around the world!
The color YELLOW brings Sarcoma awareness so, please wear something yellow (even if it's just a ribbon), on Tuesday (the 2nd) and remember my Uncle Ron in prayer throughout the day! WE HAVE NO DOUBT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL AND WE'RE TRUSTING HIM FOR A MIRACLE! Thank you in advance for your prayers!!!
Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord! Psalm 31: 24.....

♥Valentine's Day 2011♥

A FEW VALENTINE 2011

MEMORIES TO KEEP

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When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay.......
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You're in love
When you walk down in a dream but you know you're not
Dreaming signore
Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli
That's amore

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