Our church leaders wanted us to fill the space between Christmas and Easter with Jesus Christ. We did that. With a few ideas from me and a whole lot of collaboration with stake members, our stake put on an original production, "Portraits of Christ." Maddie and Nick were apart of the cast. Remembering the life and mission of Jesus Christ is always spiritually rewarding.
Molly entered her artwork. (I entered my crocheted Jesus.)
Nick as John portraying the Last Supper.
Maddie testifying as Jairus's daughter.
Austin has been building a chicken coop. Clever man.
Ed, "I don't want to do math. I want to become a Sith Lord."
Ryan's incriminating photo.
We watched Nick play two tennis matches this week. He won both singles and one double.
I made him take a few senior pictures. We eeked out ten minutes of golden hour and made it happen. "All my friends had theirs take professionally." "I am a professional," I quipped, "I take hundreds of photos each week." Thankfully, he's quite photogenic and handsome.
(He illustrated that Book of Mormon cover; he's really proud of it. He should be -- it's the one art project in his life that turned out brilliantly.)
Grad.
Very tall jumper.
Eddie's wrestling banquet happened. He had a great season and was an assest to their club. His coached recognized that he was always on time, worked hard and managed his emotion whether he won or lost. Goat.
Beautiful bread baked by Mrs. B. (You're shocked that my alliteration rolled of my tongue so readily.)
More tennis.
She was beginning to be lop-sided, so I crocheted a four more vines and helped her out a bit. She's perfect.
Maddie's track meet happened as well. She didn't run as fast as she wanted, so she was very sad. We were glad to watch her.
Maddie's 400m
Molly's dirt bike accident resulted in a broken knee -- lower femur. She was limping around for 10 days and lost her mind if she got bumped. Austin and I took her to Flag and she came home with an order for a soft cast.
She was very brave. I wish McDonald's solved all my problems.
Good Friday was wet and chilly. We stayed in and relaxed all afternoon and evening.
Of course we stopped and watched "He is Risen."
He is Risen The weeping heavens knew what we were commemorating.
Saturday morning Austin and I hit arms. "That was hard." We then stained the outdoor furniture and went to a child's baptism (Molly's friend, Maelynn). Afternoon happened and we painted the pool deck.
We went bold this time -- terra cotta. We were hoping the turguoise water will pop.
Austin and I painted the edges -- I used a small brush and caefully applied the bold paint to the uneven edge.
The children filled in all the space with the roller.
After the work came the play. We hunted for eggs. Nick had the best reaction.
The Webbs were here with us.
Austin walked away from the group and relaxed on his lovely lawn. Jelly.
"He is risen!" I testified to all at church. (Not pictured: Austin in his gray suit and purple tie.)
We spent the afternoon reading from our family Haggadah and connecting the Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New Testament and the Millennial Savior in our worship.
(Seder Feast does not equal Easter ham. Eesh.)
Easter Sunday on the mound with ice cream.
So glad someone took this picture of me.
Maisie's update:
- "Nothing big, but miracles everyday."
- "Pray for Thomas -- he found us."
- "Seven months on the mission."
Andy's update:
- Skate boarding is my new hobby.
- "I'm 'bout to hit legs at the gym."
Armstrong update:
- Meg flew to Tennessee for Whitney's wedding. She left Elijah with the babies for two full days. Of course all was well and happy when she returned home.
- Bea played peek-a-boo with me while on Facetime.
