North Carolina

This past weekend Madelyn and I went on a little trip to North Carolina to go to my friend Ashley's baby shower. I know you are thinking, "who drives from Western KY to NC to go to a baby shower?." Well, Ashley and I have been friends since 6th grade, and I had been meaning to go visit her anyway. This seemed like a perfect time to go.

We rode with Ashley's mom, aunt, sister-in-law, and niece. We had a really nice trip. We were all tired after the long drive, but we were in good company. Ashley lives in Asheville, but we stayed in Maggie Valley, about 3o minutes away. Ashley's aunt and uncle live there, and they opened up their home for us to stay with them. Their home was beautiful. It reminded me of a vacation home that you would rent for a week. They are so blessed to live there all the time.

There is a creek, that flows down the mountain, in their backyard. It was so peaceful to open the door in my bedroom and listen to the rushing water in the night.

I took Madelyn down to see the creek. She asked to put her toes in the water, but it didn't last long. The water was ice cold, but she enjoyed sitting by the water and watching it flow. She said it was so beautiful, and I would have to agree.




I took some pics at the baby shower that I will post later this week. I just wanted you to see how much fun we had in NC.

God bless

Egg hunt

After church on Easter Sunday, we had a huge egg hunt for the kids. Madelyn loved it. She told everyone that she found all the eggs. This is all the kids waiting for the go ahead to run into the field.

Madelyn with her basket of eggs. She was not happy that I sat her down in the grass. She wanted to go look for more eggs even though the egg hunt was over and all the eggs had been found.

After church, we went to my Dad's house for Easter lunch and another egg hunt. It was a beautiful day, so the kids got to spend the afternoon in the yard playing.

All ready to hunt for the eggs.

Madelyn and Pappy.

Madelyn's collection of eggs from Pappy's house.

The kids had so much fun playing together. My dad took all the kids for rides on his new Ranger. It is kind of like a golf cart, but it goes faster. We had a wonderful time being together. I hope your Easter was as blessed as mine.

Easter 2010

On Easter Sunday morning, we had the pleasure of having Charlotte Ritchie and her family join us for service. Madelyn is Charlotte's biggest fan. She always wants to listen to her CD in the car, and she can sing along to most of the songs. Charlotte invited her up front to sing a song with her, and Madelyn was more than happy to join her. Madelyn thought that was the greatest thing.




Madelyn and her friends Elizabeth and Carolyn.


Madelyn and Jayna, Charlotte's little girl.

Madelyn with Charlotte.

Jayna, Madelyn, and Landon, Charlotte's little boy. Madelyn loves Landon.

Madelyn finding her Easter basket from the Easter bunny. She was so excited.

Madelyn and the Easter bunny. She was not as excited about sitting on the bunny's lap this year. We really had to talk her into it. She really wanted to see the bunny until we got there and she saw him. I had to pry her off of me to put her in the bunny's lap. We were able to get a fake smile and a decent picture.

She enjoyed having tea with the ducks over sitting in the bunny's lap. She did not want to leave her tea party.

She liked these bunnies also. She wanted to hold their hands and talk with them. I guess because they were her size. The giant bunny can be a little intimidating even if he is cute.

We had a wonderful Easter. Of course, we know that Easter is far more than Easter bunnies and candy. We know that this is the day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that everyone of you know Him and celebrate with me that Jesus is alive!