Preparing Our Hearts

We have been getting ready for Easter. The boys have been playing with sticker pages depicting the death and resurrection of Jesus. We have been doing Resurrection Eggs and talking a lot about Jesus.

Sheldon and I watched this video last night and it really moved us both. Easter is not about baskets, a bunny, or holiday candy. It is about Jesus who died for us and who now lives!



We hope you have a Happy and Christ centered Easter!

Settling In

We closed on our home on Friday, the movers came on Monday with our things, and we were fully unpacked and set up by Tuesday. Sheldon and I have unpacking down pat! We have done it enough times to be considered professionals.
He is back at work and the boys and I are back to schooling, playing outside, and having fun!

Everyone did so good on the drive back to TX. Popcorn rode with me until we met up with Sheldon and then he rode with Sheldon the rest of the way.

Max and Crocker were really good in the car. They played with toys, ate snacks, and watched movies.

We stayed in a hotel for 5 days and Max loved watching movies before bed.

Crocker was more interested in rough housing with Sheldon and irritating his brother.

They are loving our house and all the room it has to run and play. Crocker goes up and down the steps no telling how many times a day while he is playing.

Randoms

Crocker is getting old enough to really start playing with Max. Max just loves it. He tells me all the time that Crocker is his best friend. That just makes me so happy and it is my daily prayer that they grow up close and good friends!

We went to the cemetery one day to visit my grandparents graves. Crocker is my mom's maiden name. She obviously got married and changed her name, so the gravestone of my grandparents is the only "Crocker" left. It is neat to see him with the gravestone that is his namesake.

I was able to go out and eat with my parents while we were visiting. My dad is such a jokester and told me that he was glad I was able to meet up with them! ha!

They have been so good to the boys and I and we are so sad to leave!

Out with Friends

We have be able to visit with a lot of family friends while being in TN. Over the weekend, we went to eat dinner with Uncle Mel. Him and my dad have been friends for over 20 years. He lives down the street from my parents and I cannot even remember a time in my life when we did not know their family.

Crocker really took to Uncle Mel. Crocker taught him how to "pound it".

The boys both had their picture made with the Robin. It was a highlight of the night.

Kasey came over one night and I was able to get some pictures of her and the boys.

Max and his Nana telling secrets!

We have had such a good time in TN and have made so many memories! We can't wait to come back and visit!

1st Haircut

On Saturday, April 9, Crocker had his 1st haircut. The front of his hair looked okay, but the back was a little out of control. We took him to Fantastic Sam's and were lucky to have a family friend be able to cut his hair.

He sat right in the chair and did so good!

He sat really still until the end and he started moving around.

His new haircut looks so precious. It makes him look so grown up!

Daddy and Doughnuts

Sheldon was not able to come back and visit on his way back from Michigan. He was able to stop in to a nearby town and eat lunch with us.
We met at a famous rib restaurant and it was so good. The boys were so so happy to see Sheldon. 

Crocker was so so excited and just hugged Sheldon so tight.

I am so thankful that Sheldon is such a good dad. We are looking forward to moving and him being home more!


One of Crocker's favorite treats in TN is doughnut holes. He gets so excited when he sees the paper sack.

He knows exactly what to do!

Laundry

Recently, Max had another chore added to his list. He is now in charge of folding the wash cloths and kitchen towels. He does such a good job!
You can see his cell phone beside him. He was probably waiting on an important call! :)

While Max has been folding laundry, Crocker has been playing in it.
He has been having the time of his life playing with his Grandpa.