Mother's Day

"Blessed be all mothers
Who have come into our lives
Whose kindness, care and loving
Remain with us to guide.

Your inspiration in us
Made us strive in every way
Especially to remember
Helping others makes our day.

Mothers, this little tribute
Flows directly from my heart
You are so loved and cherished
Invaluable, one and all, you are."
Susan Kramer

Happy May Day

May Day Flowers!!

(Photo Curtesy of greensborogardens.files.wordpress.com)

Just a little story... Every year on May Day there are three girls in my neighborhood who get together and leave little bouquets of flowers on each neighbor's door step, ring the door bell, and quickly run away. It's just too cute how they keep the tradition alive :)

He is Risen!

"Once Again"
Words and Music by Matt Redman

Once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

And once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice.

You became nothing, poured out to death.

Many times, I've wondered at Your gift of life, and I'm in that place once again.

And once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Now You are, exalted to the highest place.

King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow.

But for now, I marvel at Your saving grace.

And I'm full of praise once again. I'm full of praise once again.

And once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Thank You for the cross, thank You for the cross.

Thank You for the cross, my Friend.

Thank You for the cross, thank You for the cross.

Thank You for the cross, my Friend.

Once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Once again I thank You!Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice.

Forever Friends

This last weekend was full of celebration and being with close friends! Katie and Mikey came up to Seattle to visit. The weekend was full of activities; Katie's beautiful bridal shower, McCormick and Schmick's happy hour, watching movies, Pike Place Market, home made soup, the dog park for Bauer, and just hanging out. Good times, great friends - what a blessing!

Roses

(This photo is from http://www.mommymakesroses.com/)

Craft time ~ Every girl loves a rose!

So today I came acrosss on Facebook this beautiuful rose art that a lady named Cassie from Seattle creates, and they are made out of coffee filters - who would have thought! I love this and I plan to try and create a rose sometime soon. Check out her site :)

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mommymakesroses.com%2Findex.html&h=60747e90141106370ef85713657f1c69

At The Cabin

Last weekend my sister and I went up to our friend’s cabin. Our days were spent watching movies including the Bourne series (which I finally got to watch all together), hot coco, playing in the snow, milk shakes, going to our favorite hardware store, and of course more hot coco! Relaxing was all that was on the agenda! I will say that the snow was beautiful in the mountains, but it can be done falling for the season in the lowlands :)

Spring Fever!

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Ok, so it snowed yesterday and it's March! Currently it is 30 something degrees out...the sunshine was beautiful today, but I'm really craving some warmth! Let's just say I am ready for some springtime maybe even summer!! I'm glad it has been a pretty dry winter, besides the random snow events we have had, haha. In our front yard we have crocuses that have bloomed in their vibrant purple shades, and daffodils, tulips and cherry blossoms will soon be on there way!

This is how my crocuses looked yesterday with the snow.

(Photo curtesy of http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/flowers/crocus-flowers-purple-in-snow-OGS.jpg)