Celebration Sunday

After an amazing morning at church celebrating our risen savior,
we came home and enjoyed a big Easter dinner,
took some family pictures,
and gave Mary Beth her Easter basket.





Jackson enjoyed lots of "pass the baby" lovin'
while Mary Beth on the other hand is still in her
'I-will-not-sit-still-or-look-in-a-camera-no-matter-how-much-you-want-me-to' phase

Some cutie kid pics...

Goin' Huntin'

I got my ears ready!




My first Easter egg hunt!

Look, I found a giant carrot! Look at all those eggs!

She was so happy with her eggs, but when we got home we showed her that they had candy in them! Then she REALLY liked her eggs!

Doggie, Doggie

We took a Day-cation to see Stephen's parents in Columbia, SC. Stephen's mom and Kansas (who you'll meet in a minute) were in a dog show. It was a fun, laid back, relaxing day just hanging out with the grandparents.

Mary Beth waiting on Nana


Jackson chillin' with his new duck.


Mary Beth actually got tired enough that she took an hour long nap.
It was during this time that we received our very first twin question.
[Ever since we realized our children would be 15 months apart,
we knew they would be mistaken for twins someday...]
"How old are your twins?"
Um.... 6 months and 21 months.


Meeting Stephen's favorite dog - a Great Dane!






MB with Nana and Kansas


agility course






Jackson watching very intently



The kids both enjoyed their first dog show and hope to see
many more. [Hint, Hint Nana... Go ahead and register for the next show in Columbia =)]

These are a few of our favorite things...

I have been trying to collect video the last couple weeks of some of our favorite things, in hopes to preserve the memories of this precious time with our little ones.
[cheesy mom voice included]

Mary Beth's new kitchen!


Jackson and his swing!


Mary Beth at the playground!


Jackson's new trick!

As I got caught up on everyone's blogs, a friend of mine shared this link on her site. I started reading this story and could not stop.
Grab some tissues and your prayer journal.

What makes a mother of two SO happy?

It has been two and a half weeks since the time change and also since we moved Mary Beth into her toddler bed. It has also been two and a half weeks since we've gone to bed at a decent time or taken normal naps.
Today was the day!
Praise the Lord for sleeping babies!
I'm so excited to have time to get caught up on laundry blogging!

AMRBC's New Building!

I realized that I never posted pictures of the new building and for all of my non-Anderson Mill readers you may like to take a peak! Of course, we'd much rather show you in person - so anytime you want to make a trip to Spartanburg we'd love to worship with you in our new facilities.

(Thanks Amy for letting me use your pics)








New Adventures at AMRBC

I'm beginning a new role as the wedding coordinator.

[I found my love for event planning while I was at Southern, thanks to Dr. Adams and the CYM. When we moved to Anderson Mill I told Stephen that one day they would be big enough to need an event coordinator and I wanted that job! Little did I know that less than 2 years later I would have the opportunity to serve in my new found niche of wedding planning.]

I am having a ball! I just love it! Meeting with couples who are borderline "I'm about to stress out" and being able to work with them, ease their stress, and take care of the details for them is the best feeling in the world.

God is good. His timing is perfect.
And He has blessed us far beyond our biggest dreams when He moved us across the country to be part of Anderson Mill!

Going once, Going twice, Sold!

How much is your beard worth?

Tonight at our youth auction we raised almost $7,000.00 for our student choir.
The generosity of our church family blows me away.

Bucky and Stephen's goatees were auctioned off.
Literally, OFF - its gone - all gone.




$125.00 was the price for these two tufts of hair.


BEFORE


AFTER

Poor Stephen =( the things he'll do for ministry...

Next year we want at least $175.00

5th Anniversary Trip

Last week we celebrated our 5 year anniversary so I took Laura to the beach, a chance to getaway from diapers, feedings, laundry, and dishes.

We began our trip in historic Charleston with a stroll around Colonial Lake. The Old-Timey Row houses made a pretty cool scene as we started our relaxing childless time away.

After the quick stroll we headed to the Visitor's center to get a good idea of what Charleston was like. It was an adventure in itself.



After the visitor's center, we went to a park right at the Marina. It was pretty cool and Laura got to act like a kid again.

We got a good deal on Priceline for this fancy hotel on Isle of Palms. It was really a lot like staying at home. (that would be sarcasm)




The boardwalk on the way down to the beach.




A walk at sunset.

all bundled up...