It's hard to believe we're beginning the month of May. April zipped right on by in a flurry of raindrops. We had some hard, sad days at the beginning of the month. As a family in our church went through an incredibly difficult time, my memories of the beginning of the month are of tears and so much prayer as our church banded together at heaven's door for them. God is faithful, and through it all He is good and sovereign. When we don't understand His plan, and question why He allows certain things to happen, He comes to us in whispers. Gently comforting us when we face the cruel realities of life on this earth. All in all, April was a good month.
This isn't a great picture because it was taken with a phone but it's the only one I have right now. This is all of the girl cousins on my mom's side of the family. We had a baby shower for my cousin (the brunette in the middle) and her baby boy due on May 4. I love spending time with family, and it was a happy day. We can't wait to meet our new little cousin!
Easter Sunday was cloudy but pleasantly warm. As per tradition, out came the dressy spring clothes and lots of ham and sweet potatoes were consumed. We don't celebrate Easter like most people - no easter bunny! - and while we know that it's not the actual date of Christ's resurrection, it's nice to set an entire day aside to appreciate and celebrate that blessing.
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| Sisters! We all ended up matching - can you tell which pair of sisters belongs to each other? ;) |
We celebrated the sunshine with trips to the park, bike rides, and picnics. It's still just spring here, but it's slowly getting warmer and I love it! The boys and I have lots of big plans for this summer - the new niece or nephew is due to be here early July, so we'll be making our own summer bucket list!
I'm not sure what's gotten into me, but I cooked up a storm in April! The majority of my Saturdays have been spent in the kitchen and I'm loving it! I'm not sure if recipe posts are a thing y'all enjoy on here or not, but if you see something in the above picture that you'd like the recipe for let me know and I'll try to get around to sharing it! (They were all quite good, if I do say so myself!)
FROM THE BLOG
ending - my one and only April Fool's Day joke. Turns out it really did fool some people!
summer bucket list - an early start on some practical plans for Summer 2015
grilled salmon & avocado salsa | recipe - a heart healthy meal with recipes and pictures included
And that was April in a nutshell. I'm playing around with the layout for my recap posts, still not sure what I like best but I'll find an easy-to-read format soon! I hope your April was beautiful, and that God was there in every day.
What were some of your favorite moments from April?
I can't believe it's May either!
ReplyDeleteLove y'all's Easter outfits! Where did you get your dress?
We had a meeting at our church in April and that was one of my favorite moments. :)
Thanks, Kaitlyn! My mom actually made my dress! She does a really great job. :)
DeleteI always enjoy meetings at church, too! We just got back on Sunday from one in Alabama. :)
Wow! Tell your mom that I'll pay her if she'll make me one! :D I can sew but I can't do it without some help.
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