Happy Easter!

Today is Easter, and it was fabulous. We went to Sunday School to celebrate our love for Jesus and then we headed home for a fun filled day with family. Everyone was coming over to our house so I was racing around like a mad woman trying to make my house sparkling clean. We enjoyed a potluck lunch with delicious ham, mashed potatoes, bakes yams, and some sugary treats as well. Thank God for the wonderful sunshine that broke through so we could go spend time outdoors! What a sweet surprise that we were able to sit in the grass and let the kids run around on dry ground for a change. The men broke out the croquet set and the women sat around talking for at least two hours just soaking in the warm fresh air. I told Talullah that Easter is about Jesus and how He loves us so much. She shook her head yes with a serious look on her face. Nick walked in the room just at that moment so I asked her to tell daddy what Easter is all about. She replied "Eggs!". I guess we'll have to try that bible lesson again next year. I am so thankful that we serve a Savior who died, but rose again. His death on the cross was just the end of a new beginning! It is so refreshing to go to church and be able to feel His presence time and again. Happy Easter, everyone!

New hats!

I forgot to mention that I bought the girls some super cute beanies at a street vendor. I paid way to much for them, but once I had the girls try them on there was no way I could pass them by. It WAS nearly raining, and the girls DID need something to keep their ears warm. It was almost a necessity.

Easter festivities

It's the day before Easter, and Downtown Fortuna had all sorts of fun activities for small children. Despite the chill in the air and the slight drizzle, I took my already sniffly nosed girls out for some holiday celebration. With Berlyn in the ergo and Talulllah holding my hand, we walked main street and caroused through a couple shops. Talullah loved petting the bunnies and puppies from the pet shop and she took her picture next to the blow up Easter bunny. She patiently waited through lines to do the bean bag toss or the ring throws in order to get special little prizes. We even got to go for ride on the horse drawn carriage, which was our favorite part of the day!

Jojo's... continued.

Slumber party at Jojo and Eric's

For our last family day, we had the chance to go stay the night up with Aunt Jojo and Uncle Eric at the Salmon Creek ranch. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I've been. The grazing horses, the mooing cows, the wild turkeys, and the donkeys that come kiss your fingers as you wave out the car window. I love the fresh country air and the fallen trees along the bumpy dirt road. The views from the mountain top are breathtaking.
Talullah loved spending time with her auntie Jojo, playing barbies and hugging the horses. She talked about it for days afterwards. We can't wait to go visit them again.

Scrub a dub

Two baby girls in the tub

It's bedtime

But is anybody sleeping???