He is not dead! He is risen! Just as He Said!

We had a wonderful weekend filled with Joy and family.

Saturday we had the opportunity of driving to my brother and sister-in-law's house in Troutman, NC. We cooked out and caught up with the entire family. (except Margaret Cross- we missed you)

My sister-in-law's brother and his wife, Thomas and Kathryn, recently added a new member to the family and we were overjoyed to meet Lemi! Grace loved playing with him and can not wait to see him again!

Sunday was spent with our little family going to church, eating an excellent lunch, an easter egg hunt and lots of time relaxing and soaking up the vitamin D.

Most of all we are so thankful and grateful that HE is NOT dead, but alive and we will be able to spend eternity with HIM!

This past weekend was actually relaxing and fun. Saturday morning we went yardsaling as a family. Which we have never done before, but was a lot of fun, even though we did not buy anything. Going to yard sales is easy when you have a toddler in the house who wants to wake up at 5 am!

After a family run, we headed back to the house to cool off.

Grace LOVES water! She could have stayed in the pool the entire day if we let her!

Saturday night we had some very special people come to visit. They came up to celebrate Michael's 31st birthday. The evening was filled with good food, an excellent cake, great company, laughs, a fire and a wonderful birthday party!

These truly are the days of our lives!

Last year since Grace really did not know what was going on I did not put together an Easter basket for her. This year I could not wait to get her, her very own personalized basket and fill it up!

Basket   Book   

Now I know it is not much. Lets be real... everything in there except for the book was a dollar (thank the Lord for the Target $1 section!) But it is the thought that counts and she will love it all!

The last two weekends we have been fortunate enough to have family in town!

Last weekend Grace's Aunt Margaret came in town and Grace was so happy to see her!

We were able to get a lot of running, playing and outside time. 

We found a new park to explore. 

Then this weekend Grandma came to visit. It is always nice to layback and relax. Grandma and Grace baked a cake on Friday for Michael's upcoming birthday.

Grace loves being in the kitchen, especially when there is food to eat!

After eating all of the cake, Grace needed to play outside and help her daddy cut the grass.

We absolutely love to have family in town and covet the time we get to spend with them.