Easter is my very favorite celebration of the year! I try to keep the gospel front and center throughout the year, but it is especially sweet to set aside a day to celebrate the awesome display of God's power in the resurrection of Christ, and the hope that we can have because of it!
So it was a big disappointment that both boys randomly threw up the night before, and couldn't go on Easter morning. Kate and Josh did go, and what could be a sweeter daddy-date on Easter morning...worship with the church and then out to lunch. Here they are in their Easter finest :)
Here's our goldfish Sparkles. It was a party favor from a birthday party a few weeks back. She only lived two weeks, but made a big impression on the kids. They are still asking for her, and now Kate has expanded the requests to include a hamster and a gerbil. Our answer? "NO! We have a pet already and her name is Bailey." Sparkles dying did present a good opportunity to share with the kids about life and death though...
I love the fact that Kate and Carter just enjoy being together. I am blessed to hear the sounds of my children's laughter so often throughout my days (don't get me wrong, there is plenty of whining and crying too, but I much prefer to focus on the laughter)
Since I couldn't get a shot of the kids on Easter, here's one from the next Sunday. Sometimes I wonder how I could be so blessed that God has entrusted these precious children to me. My heart is so full. Can't wait to see the 4th!!
Kate and Jane Lourcey. She is a little mommy through and through. I love the nurturing spirit God had placed within her. Kate waited all evening to get to feed Jane her bottle, and was obviously very happy when it came time for it :)
Our precious friends Paul and Miranda. They are moving overseas this summer...sad to see them go, but so thankful to call them friends and see what the future holds for them!!
Kate and Lana Davis having a big time swinging in these cool chairs. So wish I had an audio for the laughter that went along with this picture...precious.
The Preedy's are here!! You may remember that we stayed with Paul and Megan last summer when Josh and I went on our mission trip to India. They are here visiting for a few weeks as they begin their stateside furlough. It's been so good to see them, and have them in our home. Precious, precious friends. Here is Megan with her youngest son, Levi (4.5 mo). Isn't he a doll?!
Josh reclaimed our porch from the nasty yellow pollen that had completely covered every square inch of it. The boys are so excited they can play out there again!
And here's the latest on the pregnancy...I'm 36.5 weeks and have already started dilating. And I swear I can see my belly growing by the minute :) Doctor said everything is looking good and baby is in position. Won't be long now!! We are beyond excited to meet our newest member of Team Reed!!
2 comments:
what a great blog--perfect overview of life with the reed's lately.
LOVE that pic of hudson eating his cupcake!
so stinkin cute...those kids and your prego belly! :) can't wait to meet #4
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