His Name

Jackson is learning to write his name....where has the time gone?? He's almost 4, will start preschool next year, and is just growing up right in front of my eyes! Such a sweet and gentle spirit he has.....

Looks like he is going to be a lefty for sure!

I just dotted his name, so he could trace it (I helped him with the first line, but the second line he did all by himself!) I thought he did very good! It won't be long and he will be writing it on his own I am sure!

Brothers and Buddies

The boys fight like brothers, but sometimes they play like buddies too! What a sweet blessing they are to us!

Lucky - the dog....

Jackson decided to put Lucky to bed in Harley's dog bed. Night Night, Lucky!

Jackson left the room, Matthew decided Lucky needed to be up, and Harley decided he wanted to take a nap! Jackson was not happy when he saw this!

Pizza Party

We had the Robey's over for dinner this week for a Pizza Party! Ages of kids were, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5! Crazy huh?? I think they all had a great time making their own pizzas and afterwards making their own ice cream sundaes!

Jackson had to wear his train hat!

Resurrection Cookies

This recipe was in my MOPS Mom Sense magazine and I thought I would share! Such a neat idea to do with kids!

(If possible it says to make the evening before Easter)

You'll Need:
1 C whole pecans OR 1 C mini choc chips for those with food allergies
1 tsp vinegar
3 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 C sugar
Ziploc bag
Wooden spoon
Tape
Bible

1. Peheat oven to 300.
2. Place pecans of choc chips in bag and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, the Roman soliders beat him. (Read John 19:1-3)
3. Let the child smell the vinegar before putting it into a mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, he was given vinegar to drink. (Read John 19:28-30)
4. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave his life to give us life. (Read John 10:10-11)
5. Sprinkle a little salt into eat child's hand. Let them taste it and then brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that Jesus represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers and the bitterness of our own sin. (Read Luke 23:27)
6. Add sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because he loves us. He wants us to know him and belong to him. (Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16)
7. Beat egg white mixture with a mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color shite represents the purity of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. (Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3)
8. Fold in broken nuts or mini choc chips. Drop by teaspoons onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. (Read Matthew 27: 57-60)
9. Put the cookie sheet into the oven, close the door and turn the oven off. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Eplain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. (Read Matthew 27:65-66)
10. Go to bed. Explain that they may be sad to leave the cookies in the over overnight. Jesus' followers felt despair when the tomb was sealed too. (Read John 16:20-22)
11. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. He is risen! He is risen indeed! (Read Matthew 28:1-9)

A Little Bit of Spring

is popping up in my yard! Do you see that little bit of GREEN!
(yeah yeah I know we need mulch!) David dug up some bushes and he transplanted my daylillies here, but we are still in need of mulch!

We spent much of today outside playing, enjoying the 70 degree weather, but alas tomorrow is suppose to bring cooler temps and rain. {sigh}

Matthew is a big fan of the sandbox this year.....got to remember to get more sand.

Jackson has been pushing this truck since he could walk! It has gone many a mile!

Now brother likes it too! He actually has a metal one that I need to bring outside to stay.

Jackson and this shovel are going to be the death of me....constant digging were I say not too and raising it in the air about little brother's head high as he swings it.

Bailey has the right idea! Looks like she is working on her tan!

Peek a Boo - Baby!

My latest project

I just finished this blankie for Miss Addison that is set to arrive any day now! :)