Rejoice! He has Risen!

He has risen! It’s Easter.... it is the time of year to celebrate that glorious morning when our Savior rose from the grave.

Easter was never intended to be just one day. I recently read this week in a Focus on the Family article that "For most families, including Christians, God gets an hour on Sunday, and we get the rest of the day to hunt eggs and feast on sweets. There's nothing wrong with traditional Easter celebrations; it's just that those in themselves are not enough."

Something to think about this year as Easter Sunday has passed. I want my boys to know that God's love for us is not just a sentimental "thing" but it is strong enough that he allowed His own Son to suffer on our behalf.

Easter Egg-citement

These eggs were to "dye" for! Evan had so much fun dying eggs this year. He knew which color he wanted each egg to be. Colin dyed a few himself but would rather watch his brother create his masterpieces.

"On the Hunt"

A Bunny in Colin's lap and A Lamb trying his best to climb up too!

and Evan...he wanted NO part in this picture taking opportunity

REWIND

Yes, lets go back a few months. It has been a while since I have updated our blog. Time seems to fly by so quickly. These pictures will re-cap the "Hall Happenings" since February.

BASKETBALL

Colin played another season of Basketball for Stanfield. He enjoyed it. He loves any active sport. Even Evan wants to join in. It won't be long and he too will enter the world of organized sports.

"This is my ball and I am not going to give it up easily"




SESAME STREET LIVE

We took the kids to see Elmo....well really just Evan. Colin actually did not care to go but enjoyed watching his brother get so excited over Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and the rest of the gang live on stage :)

Nature's Best just feet away...It never fails, during the winter months we can see deer almost weekly in the field behind our house...sometimes even 6-8 at a time.

GOT CHOCOLATE?????

Yes, Evan is a Chocolate Lover! He enjoys eating Nutella on a rice cake. Boy is he messy but he is enjoying every minute!

2.0.1.1.

"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we should walk through the rooms of our lives, not looking for flaws but for potential."

Author: Ellen Goodman

"I will praise you , Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.
I will be glad & rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, Most High."
psalm 9: 1-2

Colin: You have such a gentle heart and spirit. Your red hair and innocent smile is picture perfect! I hope you will always give those sweet hugs to mom and dad even when they may not be so "cool" anymore!

Evan: my little man... you are so loving yet so rambunctious. Your grin and sly smile is captivating! I wish I could press "pause" so you would stop growing so fast!

WHITE CHRISTMAS....well almost!

The morning after Christmas we woke up to a Winter Wonderland! Technically not a "White Christmas" but close enough!

Evan is not too sure about all this "bundling up" mommy made him do!

The gloves were pulled off within a few minutes...this is not a good sign!

Hands already cold?????

Colin's baseball snowman!!!!

Ready for a snowball fight!

Evan is officially DONE! He obviously thinks this snow is way over-rated!

CHRISTmas

Christmas has come and gone. All the physical signs of Christmas are tucked away...the tree, decorations, leftover wrapping paper and bows. Even the toys are all mixed in with the rest. The preparation takes more time and energy than the festivities of the Day itself! Like any other, Colin and Evan enjoyed their share of toys and treats. However, time was not only set aside but cherished as we celebrated the birthday of our Lord. May we hold his presence in our hearts all year long!

Isaiah 9:6
"For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is given;
& the government will be upon His shoulders.
and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Waiting for Santa!

Yes...Evan is quite upset. He did not quite understand that the peanut butter balls were for Santa and not him. It is so hard to be 2!!!!!!

Evan working the remote to watch the Frosty the Snowman for the 98th time!



Evan is inches from getting his hands on Colin's floor puzzle! This is not going to end well I must say!



This is a sight not seen often - both boys still on daddy's lap at the same time. Quite a nice way to end Christmas day- a candid moment for sure!

It's beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Locust Tree Lighting



Children's Choir Christmas performance

Waiting for Santa


Well, Well....Look Who is Missing????
Nothing like a 2 year old pitching a fit because he wanted nothing to do with Santa.
Yes...Evan could not even be bribed with candy to sit on his lap.
So there is always next year!


He wouldn't sit on Santa's lap but he could not resist licking icing off the spoon after mommy frosted cupcakes!