Easter Day

It was a glorious Easter Day! I don't know how to explain how much the word "resurrection" means to us. It not only encompasses the greatness of our faith, but also what we feel when Spring starts to arrive, right on Easter Day.



To add to the beauty of it all, Ellen Claire said to me, "I really look like God's Little Princess today!" If only we all could realize that that is how God sees us all the time, regardless of our clothes, the big bow or how we think we look.

My mother stitched every-single-stitch in EC's dress by hand. It was originally Mary Margaret's baptism gown. When we needed a flower girl dress for Emily's wedding, Mama took the skirt from the gown, added a new bodice and sleeves and wham! a stunning and original and very Southern flower girl dress was created. Of course, Meg was almost 6 when she wore this dress; Ellen Claire is 4.5. Meg was so tiny! My hope (i.e. strong hint added here) is that my mom will be inspired by seeing EC in the dress and start sewing such heirlooms again! And if not, then I've got one heck of a dress for my granddaughter one day :)

Easter Eggs

Don't even try to tell these kids that we're not dying Easter Eggs this year! As you can see, it is quite the tradition in our family, with Meg even missing a prized date with the boyfriend to hang out and do eggs with the family. Now THAT'S saying something!

Cheer Awards

Meg had a fun and challenging basketball season as Head Cheerleader. Her best friend made the squad for the first time (fun!) and then Meg had to "lead" nineteen 15-16 year old girls through practices, games and a state competition (not so much fun). For her efforts, though, her coach recognized her as the "Most Dedicated."

Stations of the Cross

Meg and Sarah participated in the Stations of the Cross this year for Easter. It was quite a moving performance as all the stations are done by the teens, silently and in the "mime" costume. The stations are read by a narrator and the church is dark and so reverent. That is our sanctuary behind the girls.

Of course, then they had to get goofy! We didn't take Ellen Claire as we were afraid that SHE would be afraid! I am glad we didn't. The girls, after participating in this a most holy event, begged Karen (Sarah's mom) to let them go roll (tp) Scott the boyfriend's house. Needless to say, we both said no! Nothing against the rolling, we just don't like the idea of them having to drive furiously away to avoid being caught. If they can run, then that's another story :)

Redneck Spring Break Trip!

Our spring break was unique, that's for sure! We were planning on heading to Mississippi for the week but Mama and Daddy's house was completely torn up with their remodelling. What's a family who is sick of the weather and craving Chick-Fil-A to do? Well, thanks to the internet, they find out where the closest restaurant is and plan a trip!

Meg needed the driving time so we chose Davenport, Iowa, for our destination! We recruited the Chestnuts and headed off for our Redneck Spring Break Trip 2009! I mean, who else but a bunch of rednecks would plan their trip around the Chick Fil A, spend the night to swim and eat their weight in ice cream before coming home?!?


We did manage to do other things in Davenport as well. We went to the Putnam Museum and discovered a Davenport favorite, Whitey's Ice Cream. We swam until pruney and then swam some more! The hot tub at the hotel literally foamed like a bubble bath which was so funny! Emily and Jillian had never eaten at a hibachi steak house, so it was a trip full of firsts!

We had so much fun, even Meg had to admit it. We did decide after visiting South Bend a few weeks ago, though, that we would take our next Redneck trip to the Notre Dame CFA. Meg liked the "scenery" better there than in Davenport ;)