Easter at Gran's...

Easter at Gran's is a long-standing tradition! Very rarely is one of the cousins or siblings not there. Years ago, I decided that I really wanted to be at my home church on Easter, so that means we are almost always in town and at Gran's as well.

Turkey & Dressing, baseball in the front yard, an "in birth order" cousin picture before hunting, an "opening all your eggs" party in the living room, and all 25+ of us crammed into Gran's house.... and it is the most magical version of chaos you will ever experience! 

It is always so much fun, and we all had a very Hoppy Easter!

Easter Sunday at Church...

I love Easter Sunday! 

Nothing better than a bustling church, packed pews, and pastel ruffled dresses! So naturally, we took family pictures right there in the auditorium, as soon as church ended, while we were all still in our Sunday Best! Gigi and I matched in pink stripes, Elle looked like a little yellow tulip princess, and I even got Micah to put on his boots for the occasion!

A pedicure did not happen, so what you can't see is the 2 minute paint job I attempted before walking out the door!

But what you can see, are some of my favorite smiles with some pretty special people! Having a family pew, knowing that every Sunday the boys will save a hug for Gran, that Gigi will be taking sermon notes right next to me, and that the boys will serve the offering.... well, there is really nothing better than that. Of all the places we go as a family of 4, church is my most favorite meeting place!

Easter Bunny...

I suppose the boys will never really outgrow visits from the Easter Bunny!

This year was cash-filled eggs, swimsuits, t-shirts, candy, and sunflower seeds! Simple and easy, but a fun little way to start the morning! I think my favorite part of these pictures is Roen's golf tan! 

*One of the dogs had peed on Roen's bed, so while I was washing all of his one million comforters that he likes on his bed, he and Benny took Anne's bed for the night! They were too sweet not to steal a picture the next morning!

March Wrap-Up...

March brought unfiltered sunsets, Wednesday morning bible class luncheons with my sweet little old ladies x2, Remi plugging my flat tire, a napping Benny, an afternoon of golf with buddies, my child who lives life bold and vibrant... and then crashes an hour later, a scary movie with Roen and Benny, my most favorite Easter decoration of all, homework with Benny, the sweetest Easter brunch I've ever been invited to complete with hand-painted place cards, two bored teens on a weekend afternoon, Wednesday night youth group, and one of my favorite little watercolors mainly because his imperfect ears make me want to squeeze him. Lots of my Benny Boo and Ro... you can only guess where my other stinker was 99% of the time *wink*wink*!

March had to be one of my favorite months yet! My rose bushes put on their prettiest colors, rain showers gave nature a much needed refresh, and it is a time of year that reminds us all that each day brings fresh starts and new mercies each morning! I am thankful for His grace, which humbles and restores!

PS If you want to raise a son who can fix literally anything, let him run around as a toddler with tools and cords! Never did that boy like toys, and now I know why!

PSS I have always had a little soft spot in my heart for old people! Even as a little girl, my favorite church friends were the elderly. Some things never change!

3A District Golf...

Last week, the boys competed in their two-day district tournament to secure a spot at regionals. 

Day one started with a bang and some pretty impressive scores! Roen was headed for a first place finish in Pottsboro, only to double hole 18, which left him one stroke behind the lead going into day two. As a team, they were leading with a 14-stroke lead over second. It wasn't Remi's best day, but with it being a team score of the top 4, his didn't have to count. 

Day two, everyone seemed to struggle except Remi. He came out and battled, and I am so proud of him! However, our top 3 players (Roen included) didn't play quite as well as they did on day one. So, we ended up losing our lead to Paradise. Thankfully, the top two teams move on to district, and so on we go!! Woohoo!

Day One

Remi: 89

Roen: 75

Day Two

Remi: 83

Roen: 80