Remember the Reason

We had a busy weekend. JAP made his way to the Masters on Friday while Emma and I stayed in North Augusta with his Grandparents. We enjoyed a lazy afternoon of meeting new people, strolling with Tilda, and watching Wheel. We left Augusta on Saturday morning but not before running into a brick wall and blowing a tire! Way to go, JAP! Since we spent several hours at the Tire joint, we couldn't make it out to the Zoo...Emma will have to wait to see the animals. Sunday we went to church at Riverland Hills. The church was full so we had to watch the sermon in the fellowship hall on the big screen....sad not to see the sanctuary but the sermon was wonderful and really got me thinking about the reason we celebrate. I hate that so many religious holidays get to be centered around non-religious things like Santa and the Easter Bunny. I hope that as Emma grows, we can make sure she understands the reason we celebrate. The overwhelming love of Jesus and what he did for us so many years ago.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

This is the first bible verse I memorized and it is the one I always think of on Easter day. Happy Easter everyone!

Easter Sunday

Auntie Joan Aubrey and Emma

Don't I look cute in my Easter dress.

Enjoying the sunshine

Where did the Easter Bunny go?

Babbling Baby before the stomach bug bit.

Baby Blue Eyes is blue...

We have reached yet another milestone. This one is not as joyous and I was hoping that it would be a long time before we would reach it, but alas Emma is sick. Little darling caught a stomach virus. Poor baby has gone through an entire pack of diapers in three days and gotten a nasty diaper rash to boot. The pediatrician said just to watch her fluid intake and make sure she does not get dehydrated. It should all be over in 24-48 hours. It's just no fun to watch your baby in pain. I wish I could switch places with her. I pray that she gets better soon and gets to enjoy her first Easter Bunny Visit!

Updates

I am too tired to write out a long blog, so here are some short updates.

~ Emma is talking up a storm. She loves to scream and kick in the bath. Her new favorite time of the day!

~ Robbers are still out and active in our neighborhood. Three more break-ins.

~ I just had to pack up my entire classroom because we are getting new carpet. My first week back and I had to stay after school to pack up. Uuugghh! Realized too, I have too much stuff. Must Clean Out!

~ Only four weeks until Reese's wedding. I still look pregnant and my stomach (uugghh!) that's all I can say!

~ Emma is going to daycare next week. Pray for us! It's only for one week. Then we have more family coming to keep our darling!

~ I need clothes for school so badly, but refuse to buy clothes in the size I need right now. I WILL NOT be wearing this size much longer. Anyone have any workout tips?

~ Spring Break officially started today! I will be cleaning and enjoying Master's week. I love watching Golf with my hubby!

Enjoy the rest of your week ladies and gents!

Crime Watch 2009

Scary news in our neighborhood. We have robbers. Just this week, three houses have been broken in to. Our neighbor's house was one of them! They are taking electronics and jewlrey mostly and ransacking the house in the process. Why does this all have to go down the week I move Emma up to her room and put away her pack-n-play?!? I think we might be setting up the pack-n-play again and getting a security system. With the economy the way it is, I have a feeling it will only get worse. Sad, but probably true.

Saturday Morning Snuggle

I will spare you the pics of me and JAP, but Emma is adorable when she wakes up in the morning! We had some family snuggle time in our bed this morning. I love Saturdays!!