May Birthdays!!!

 We have three birthdays in May, Eleanor, Moses, and Athansius. :) ELeanor turned 16 on the tenth, and Moses turned four today, and Athanasius will turn 14 on the 20th.  We had some dear friends over for Eleanor's birthday and the husband's birthday is also May 10th! I wish I had gotten a group picture. WE had a wonderful time and we were so thankful to have good friends to celebrate with! 

Her last day as a 15 year old! I always take a selfie with the kids the day before their birthday.  She's so beautiful!! 

I made my Mom's chocolate chip pie recipe and homemade whipped cream. 

Last day as a 3 year old! Sweet boy

Eleanor made the chocolate cake and I made the peanut butter frosting and toppings. Team effort! :) 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELeanor and Moses! We love you both so much! 

~ Daily Life ~

 These were taken Holy Week or the week before, I'm not sure. Currently, we are dealing with a nasty respiratory infection and Eleanor has strep throat as well. It's been a long week. I was thinking yesterday that some of the kids might be turning a corner but now three kids have fevers...oh well. I'll post these pictures to remind me of happier times. :) 

This is Eleanor in her natural habitat :) she has a lot of school work this year. 

Sweet Felicity! 

We all love watching the pigs! :) 

The other day Moses asked Clayton when could we put BBQ sauce on them? ha! 

Spring in Missouri is so amazing! 

~ You don't have to have the best stuff, to have the best life. ~ 

Bright Monday ~ Christ is Risen!

 We took the kids fishing on Bright Monday, some of us were still pretty tired from Pascha but it was still a lot of fun. This is just a few minutes from our home. 

I love Missouri.

Beautiful Eleanor! 

What a sweet Daddy! 

This was my hang out spot. :) 

Moses was so excited to hold the pole by himself. 

My favorite guy! 

It's getting more difficult to take a family selfie, everyone is getting so big. :) Thanks for stopping by! 

~ You don't need the best stuff, to have the best life. ~ 

~ Around the House ~

.  I wanted to make a spring wreath but didn't want to spend money on the supplies. :) This heart is a thin metal sign that says "welcome". It was red before but I painted it and added the bow.  All for zero dollars! 

Boaz and I installed a new thermostat. Ours was old and didn't register the temperature well.  Thank goodness for youtube! :) This new one is a little smaller so you can see that there used to be wallpaper, it looked like a yellow floral print. I probably;y would have liked it, ha! 

~ Christ is Risen! ~

I hardly took any pictures of this year's Pascha, I wish I had taken a family picture, but oh well. :) It was a beautiful night and I'm so thankful we were all healthy and able to make it. 

~ Baptism ~

 Our dear friend, Jesse, was baptized this past Saturday morning. I love outdoor baptisms, it feels so lovely and organic to have a service in His creation. 

I was blessed to be able to decorate Jesse's baptismal candle. I enjoy making these candles so much! 

Many years Jesse! 

~Repentance ~

 

~ This is so hopeful and lifegiving. ~