Fishing for Family Night

The weather was beautiful today so we held Family Home Evening at the Tennessee River and did a little fishing.  Kathryn taught a great lesson about faith and we had a picnic dinner.  It was a relaxing, fun time.

Happy 9th Birthday Emily!

We celebrated Emily's birthday on April 8, then had a friend party on Saturday.  She had a super day.  

Emily was so excited about the thoughtful gifts she received.  She got some really cute clothes, a couple of dolls, a light saber and a camera.  

One of her favorite gifts was from Aunt Audre.  Audre finished the blanket that Annie was making for Emily before she died.  What a treasure - thanks Audre!

She had a great time roller skating and riding her bike all afternoon.  As requested we had ribs for dinner.  She asked for a surprise for her cake so we made her a Hawaii cake, complete with beach towels and umbrellas, a sand castle, fish in the sea and a light house on a cliff.

For her party with her friends we went bowling.  We had a great time with her cute friends.  

A bowling cake to go along with the fun party.

Emily is a brilliant, happy girl with a super sense of humor and we are blessed to have her in our family.  Happy Birthday Emily!

Happy Easter 2013

We had a great, peaceful Easter.  The kids had a great time searching for eggs before church.  It is always a blessing to be able to go to church on Easter Sunday and sing praises that remind us of the great gift of the atonement and the resurrection.  I am eternally grateful for both.  Happy Easter!