Easter 2010

Easter morning began with a egg hunt in the back yard. Its the only time my kids hunt Easter eggs.

For some reason, we have never made a big deal about Easter egg hunts, so they don't even know to expect them. I know most families hunt eggs all day and even the days before Easter. We are not one of those families. One time and thats it!

My father-in-law went to the store for breakfast while I got lunch ready. I had inadvernatly forgotten to buy anything for Easter breakfast. I made sure I had everything for lunch and supper but nothing for breakfast. Oh well, my kids are used to it.

Everyone got dressed and looked so nice. I took pictures with Samuel's picture. A couple of pictures of the kids all together and then a picture of me with each one. Samuel requested that he get a picture of just the two of us, he said we hadn't done that since 2006. Surely it hadn't been that long!

I would post a couple of the pictures, but I can't find the cord to the camera. My old printer used to have a slot for my memory card, but now I have a new swanky printer and no memory card slot. We also are a one car family for a few days (well, it has actually been over a week) while the truck gets fixed and today I'm homebound while Stephen is making hospital visits. So, there won't be any pictures today.

I know, you're shocked!!

And right before we left for church. I mean, right before we left. Daniel ripped his pants. On Easter. What are the odds of that? So, Daniel got to wear jeans! I was so proud he had a clean pair.

How was your Easter?

Weekend Recap

I'm sure you just couldn't wait to find out what I did this weekend.

I lead such an exciting life that you want to lead vicariously through me.

I know. That is why I've decided to share my weekend with you.

Friday, the kids made a volcano. They were so excited, as was I. We exploded not one but three volcanos. I wish you could have heard them squeal with delight.

Stephen and the boys went on a boys scout campout Friday and Saturday. Well, Samuel stayed until Sunday since he is the "real" boy scout of the family. So, that left Anna.

She was beside herself with anticipation. She couldn't wait for the boys to leave. When they finally did leave she yelled "We're free!!" Too cute.

We ate mesican(as she says it) and as we were finishing up a couple of our friends came in, another mom and daughter, sat with us and while we ate dessert they ate their dinner. It was a nice girl time.

We then came home and watched a movie and then crawled in bed together. That was a first!

When Anna woke up Saturday morning she looked at me and said "Its girl day!!!!!" So, after she took the longest bubble bath in history, we went shopping and to McDonalds for lunch. I never thought having a girl could be so much fun!

Last night Stephen and I went to dinner with our deacons. Not everyone showed up, but we had such a good time with those that did. I love the people of our church.

And today I went to church and heard a great sermon from my Lord through my husband. I was so proud of him today. He didn't hold back, he preached the word of God and people will be changed because of it.

It was a good weekend. Hope yours was too.

Love-the memory

Did you know that this is the same calendar year as the year 1993? And the year 2004?

I know this because those are special years in my life. 2004 was the year Anna was born.

And 1993? Well that is the year I got engaged and married.

Let me take you back.

February 13, 1993 Stephen is home from college and we are going on a date. He asked me to make reservations at Tommy's Seafood (thank you FB friends for reminding of the name of the restaurant. We both felt pretty dumb!) I did. I got a manicure and wore my favorite black dress that my friend Annie had made me. The jacket was a little low cut. And the skirt? Well, it was pretty mini. He and I both loved that outfit.

We headed into the restaurant only to find out that they had no record of our reservation. No big deal, they made room for us. Stephen had my Bible in his hand, I didn't exactly understand but who was I to question?

Sometime during the dinner, (neither of us can remember when it happened? Was it before dinner, after, during, we don't know. How lame are we?) he gave me my Bible and in it he had written:

Julie,
We counted it joyful when we faced trials. We have learned patience through the testing of our faith. Now let us be mature and complete. May we never forget what got us here so that we will not lack anything. beginning with your answer to the question, Will you marry me.

I cried. I said yes. And the couple sitting next to us congratulated us. It was sweet and tender and ABOUT TIME!! No, just joking, it was the right time. Not to late, not to soon.

My life verse is James 1:2 Count it all joy. Stephen knew this and proposed using the verses from that chapter. We had them read at our wedding.

We then went to my house, his house, my aunts house, his aunts house, and showed off my ring, and well, just talked about us. It was a great night.

The next day was Sunday. Our pastor announced from the pulpit that we were getting married. I like to think the congregation clapped but I don't know that for sure. But I remember it that way in my head!

We took a walk after lunch that day and decided on a wedding date. 6 months from that very day. August 14, 1993.

Then he left for school, I cried and got a fever blister. It was ugly and I made sure to get some medicine to prevent that from happening again over the next 6 months!

We still try to celebrate Valentines Day big. We used to go away for the weekend. Now, we just get a babysitter and eat somewhere where we can spend a lot of money on good food. This year, Samuel was our babysitter. It was strange, but it felt good to leave our oldest child to watch our 3 younger children while we went and celebrated the weekend that meant so much to us.

Happy Valentine's Day to you!