Sunday, April 15, 2012

Rabbits and Eggs


What’s better than pulling a rabbit out of a hat you may ask? God pulling out a perfect day from a bunch of rainy ones to celebrate the resurrection, so I think we’ll leave the Easter bunny in the hat for now and soak up the “Son” instead… at least for a little bit.



We did attend church as a family. The music was amazing, the message,  full of both sorrow and joy as they retold the stories of that epic three day event.  And as we piled back into the cars to head back to our house, you could just feel the unspoken gratitude we were all feeling and the joy of spending the day together.



The thing about babies and pre-teens is that though there is nothing biblical about it, the hunt must go on.



Grandma with all 8 of her grandkids.



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Ready, Set, HUNT!



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Notice how a wad of candy has ALREADY found it’s way into Gavin’s cheek?

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Uncle Neil making sure none get left behind.



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Nick’s girl Cyndi



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We also celebrated a few of the Marthinsen birthdays (3)



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It was a really fabulous day. I keep forgetting to make it to the other side of the camera but the purpose of this blog is to see my world through my eyes anway.



HaPPy Spring everyone.


Friday, April 13, 2012

Flash Back Friday

An amazing evening with old, dear friends. A couple of months ago, Kevin and I reunited with some of his college buddies and their spouses. We drove out to Burbank to the warm and lovely home of the Tishlers who hosted a delicious salmon feast.






It was a super fun night of remembering the good old days




And cherishing the new days that are even better.












We celebrated our reunion with the DeLuca’s famous Lemoncello




Sally’s world renowned (no joke) baked goods and hours more of belly laughs and heavy sighs.






I can't say enough about these great friends. We're very much looking forward to our next get together next month.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy Birthday Camry!

Happy Birthday Jan!


Wishing you both an amazing, beautiful, sunny, spring day.
XXOO

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Only Have An Hour To Reconnect? Get Creative.

After a few crazy, busy days, I only had an hour to try and reconnect with my kiddo before shower and bedtime. Nothing brings a family together quite like chocolate.