Price's come to visit

Yep, I know I am behind on my blog...again! Whoops!

Earlier this month, Ricky and Jackie came for a few days.

 I put together a little "welcome basket" for them. Lavender hand soap, vanilla lavender pillow mist, washcloths, soft lamb (just for fun), bottles of water, devotional book, and a chocolate bunny.

After they arrived, we went to a yummy BBQ place for dinner. It reminded us of South Arkansas and they loved it!

 Saturday, we met more of Russell's family for pizza. Here is Russell and Leighann playing!

 We stopped at Cabela's because Ricky had never been there before. So we just wanted him to see all the new things at the store.

 I will be honest. This chair was my favorite part of the store! HA! Shows ya how excited I was about Cabela's. Don't get me wrong, but I much rather prefer Bath and Body Works. :)

 Russell got a new bike! He LOVES to ride and has been renting a bike every week or so. But no more renting. He can officially ride whenever he wants to! :)

 After church on Sunday, we went to Crystal Bridges for lunch and to see the newest exhibit by Norman Rockwell! It was so awesome! My favorite was "Day in the Life of a Little Girl."

 Russell and me!

My chicken salad and fruit was so yummy.

 

We had a great time with them and hope they enjoyed their visit!

 

Know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. Galatians 2:16

Lauren is 11. She gives me JOY!

Y'all-my niece is ELEVEN today! I cannot even believe it. Here is just a tiny glimpse of the fun memories she has given me over the years.

Here we are at KK and JJ's house! Lauren was probably two then. Adorable.

I specifically remember when she wrote a note to the tooth fairy. How precious!

Here she is playing "Pretty Pretty Princess" with me. She wanted the pink jewels, of course. And she won the game too! 

Fast forward to now!

Lauren is a beautiful young.....I have to say it now...PRETEEN! HA!

We continue to have a blast every single time we are together and she gives her whole family JOY! 

I posted this on Instagram last night, and I had to add it to this post as well. The pic on the top left was taken on the day I found my wedding dress six years ago. She wanted to wear the hat. The next pic was taken on Lauren's 3rd birthday party at Pink Bliss. Bottom pics are present day. (sigh.) Lauren and Logan both make my heart melt. Being an aunt is one of the BEST things ever. What am I going to do when I become a mother? My heart may explode. HAHA! I love Lauren very much and hope she has had a great day.

 

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy. Philippians 1:4

Easter Blessings

Happy Easter y'all! (a day late). Even though Easter was yesterday, it's never too late to celebrate Christ's resurrection! He is Alive!!

Don't ya just love celebrating? I know I do! Here's how we celebrated the day.

 

 Here's our Spring wreath hanging on the door. Simple and sweet.

 We hosted Russell's family for lunch on Sunday. I really enjoyed decorating the tables and place setting for each person.

 Dessert table featuring a "chocolate bunny". :)

 Everyone got a pale pink rose, monogrammed egg, and a chocolate carrot. Simple yet pretty. Thanks to Pinterest for the idea!

Russell and I were excited to go to Amy and Tony's church for Easter. Amy is the worship leader at BVCC. We have never been to their church to support her, so we thought we would go on Sunday.

 

 Me and my "honey bunny" before church. I just love him!

 Amy, Leighann, and me after church. Amy did awesome!

 We had honeybaked ham, scalloped potatoes, spinach casserole, deviled eggs, and homemade rolls.

 Saturday night, I was praying the rolls would rise and turn out well. It's pretty nostalgic to me because my Nanny made them so much, Mama and Kelly make them too. This was the first time I ever made them. They tasted just like their rolls! Hallelujah! HA!

 Here are the potatoes!

 We gave Leighann a few goodies and a cute Easter basket. Included in the basket was the purple bonnet she's wearing. She looks so cute!

 She was so excited to hunt eggs at our house.

 What did she find?

 Belle enjoyed being outside with us too. She had a happy Easter!

 Our little family I love so much!

 Tony, Leighann, and Amy

 Debbie, Ron and Lei Lei

Best friends!

We have now been friends for nine years! I can't believe how fast the time has gone! What a blessing she is in my life.

We had a great Easter. I couldn't help but remember just how much Jesus did for us on the day he died for us. Just how much he went through for us is unimaginable to me. I can't help but thank God for sending his son, Jesus, to die for us, shed his blood for us so that we may have eternal life. Jesus Loves You. Jesus loves me. Jesus loves all of us!

 

The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, "Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what He told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that He would rise again on the third day." Luke 24:5-7

Eden's Easter Eggs

Dyeing Easter eggs has always been a fun tradition for me. I really love when I can help kids dye eggs for Easter, too. It's just so cute!

Eden and Mandy came over and we did this activity together.

 Here are the colors!

 Eden was so adorable and a great helper!

 Aww so sweet!!

 Mandy and Eden! "Happy Easter!"

 "Mear" loves you, Eden! :)

 Mandy was showing Eden how to hold the eggs and to be gentle so they wouldn't break.

She got to take her eggs home. I forgot to take a pic of all the colors together. I think it's because Eden is TOO adorable!

 

The tomb was empty! Mark 16:6

You Are

Listen and be blessed by this song! I know it has been out for a while, but every time I listen to it, it's a blessing! I could listen to it all day. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend!

Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from you heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19

Dancing Daffodils!

Finally! I am finally updating my blog!

Earlier this month, Russell and I traveled to Camden to see family and celebrate the annual daffodil festival. We stayed so busy but we loved it!

Friday, we went to Magnolia to see Russell's parents.

 Russell and Ricky in Ricky's shop

 

In February, our sweet friends from college, David and Mandy, had a baby boy! We are so happy for them and had a chance to stop by for a little while to meet Bryce and visit. It was so great to catch up with them. Special friends!

 David, Mandy and baby Bryce

 We love babies!!

 

I have to share this, even though it may sound strange to some. 

Russell and I went to college at SAU in South Arkansas. The SAU mascot is a mulerider. The latest mule has been at SAU since 1993 I think. Her name was "Molly B." She recently died.

 We actually drove around the SAU campus on Friday afternoon, so I took this pic.

 

Flashback time!

 I sent my sister this picture of us with Logan from 2000. They grow up so fast!

 

Friday night, Kelly, Eric, Logan and Lauren came and we were so excited to see them. Lauren and I have SO much in common. Every time we are together, I tell Kelly I see myself in the mirror from age 10! It's crazy!

Anyway, Lauren and I decided to make an impromptu run to Walmart. We needed yellow, green and orange nail polish!

 We painted our nails for the daffodil festival!

 Lauren and her pretty nails.

 You can't really tell in this picture, but here they are! We only did daffodils on each ring finger. I used an orange stick dipped in the polish, plus I miraculously had a steady hand that night. HA!

 Logan and Russell decided to participate in the Daffodil 5K on Saturday morning. I am so glad they decided to do it together. Here they are before the run.

 There goes Logan!!

 Go Russell!!

 The runners actually ran in the neighborhood I grew up in. We just walked from Mama's house and cheered everyone on. It was so fun!

 Finished! They did it!

 Logan is quite the athlete. He got 1st place in his division! YAY!!!

 My very favorite thing about the festival is definitely "dining in the daffodils."

We went to Grace Hill to have lunch amidst the flowers.

Mama, Kelly, and Logan

 Me and my honey at lunch.

 Soup and sandwich with chips and lemonade to drink. Yum!

 The bread pudding was very tasty too!

 Logan, Kelly, and Lauren at Grace Hill

 I need to put a brick on Logan's head. He's growing up way too fast. I tear up when I think about it!

 Lauren is so cute!

 God is awesome, and HE creates awesomeness!

 KK and Logan

 If I had to describe this picture in one word, it would be, "beauty."

Beauty in my mom, sister, and niece, beauty in the outdoors, and nature!

 I love him!

 Me and Kelly. We kind of felt like bridesmaids with our bouquets!

 

Saturday afternoon, we walked around downtown, but I didn't take any pictures. It's not my favorite part, but it's always busy downtown during the festival.

 Kelly decided to take part at the civil war encampment! It was loud to say the least. So funny!

 

Here we are again! Two peas in a pod!

I was so tickled to spend time with friends and family. It was so good to see them, along with the beautiful dancing daffodils.

 

The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass. Isaiah 40:7