Spring has Sprung!

Easter sprung a little late this year, luckily the weather remained spring like (which is uncommon this late in April). We've done pinks, blues and oranges in the past, this year I decided on yellow.

It wouldn't be Easter without heading over to Grandma and Grandpa Clouse's for a feast along with all of the cousins.

The little ones sought after plastic eggs that were spread throughout the yard, while the "bigger" kids had fun horse playing.

Weston was very possessive of his findings. Hmmm...I don't think he was able to capture enough candy.

In the midst of it all we managed to capture a family photo.

Just a few of my beautiful neices.......

Happy Easter!

Life Doesn't Stop

Happy St. Patty's Birthday (3) Weston!

I sat and pondered about how I could recap my trip. So much occurred in such a short period of time. I thought about back logging by dates, but just couldn't find the time or energy to do so. (but still need to do that for personal reasons). My baby's 3rd birthday came and went. Spring break over. Easter gone. I sometimes feel like my life is flashing before me. I never believed my mom when she said time travels much too quickly. (And argued with her on numerous occasions about this subject matter) I am beginning to feel those pangs as my children are getting older by the second. Yes, I am still trying to recover from our 2 hour time zone change and get my groove back on. I am finding it hard to balance life right now and some how fit in my hobbies (blogging). Since we have been back I have frantically been trying to get our house ready to be placed on the market. I have been busting my tail (hence my lack of posting), and hopefully my sweat will be paying off. Photos seem to be my "easy" way of telling a story, so here it goes.....

I had the opportunity to chat with April (who is also in my inlaws ward) on two different Sundays.
I love reading her thoughts if you haven't checked out her blog you are seriously missing out!

Eating at Oreganos
Seeing how much weight Justin has lost (he looks so great!)


Going over to my best friend Courtney of 25 years home to chat.
Time may have passed, but our friendship has not.

Picking oranges at Grandma and Papa's house

Playing at Grandma Hughes' in the backyard

Grilling hot dogs with Dad C in beautiful weather


Spending time with my mom


The Easter bunny treated us well

soaking up tender moments


Realizing that trying to take photos on Easter of your kids proves to be challenging.
What is up with pirate Luke?

Is her hair really that long? Holy cow!



watching all the cousins grab over 200 eggs

Still trying to wrap my mind around buying this piece of dirt.

Celebrating our 12th Easter together, selling our first home and FINALLY moving back to our roots,
it really is surreal!

blessing: having a happy marriage

New Beginnings

Our sacrament meeting today was filled with beautiful music. I love sacrament when it is mostly a program of music. There is just something about the Easter holiday and spring time that brings a smile to my face. My kids got this poem in primary today and it sums up my thoughts exactly.

Easter Time

I love the world at Easter time
Because everything is new
There are blossoms on our fruit trees
And in our garden too.

And where the grass was dead and brown,
It's starting to look green.
The world just seems to come alive
Whenever it is spring.

It makes me think of Jesus
And that great, first Easter day.
Of how He came to live on earth
To teach us to obey.

He died for us upon the cross
And suffered for our sins.
Then, like the trees and flowers in the spring,
He came to life again.

And now when it is springtime,
I'm filled with Jesus' love.
I know He rose again so I
Could live with Him above

Leslie A. Nebeker Friend April 1996, 27

And speaking of new beginnings..... I hope I see more of this too.
I couldn't resist his little bum diaper free for a few hours.

Happy Easter !!!

good deed: painted Taylor's toes