My Easter Weekend

Friday we took my nieces back home to St. Louis after having them for the week. Addie kept talking about me catching a snake but there was another one waiting to be caught. It really wasn't that big and there was no other one. But, she is only 7 and LOVES to exaggerate. haha
Saturday their church had children's social time: games, snacks, crafts, etc. Mom helped the little kids for about two hours and we had a blast.
Sunday morning Addie informed us that the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy ran into each other last night because she had lost her tooth and put it under her pillow. LOL
Sunday we went to church and listened to the cantata which lasted for half an hour. They played some of my favorite songs. We then went to my sister-in-law's family house and had Easter dinner. We took several family photos, including their dog, and then downloaded about 157 pictures before we left. I had taken some pics of the flood as well. On the way back home the state had posted several 'do not stop and take photos of flood' signs because there were so many people trying to and it was creating a problem.
Overall, the week was very entertaining. As always is when little kids are involved. HAHA

A Very Sad Event-Prayer Request

One of my neighbors, Jane, had a tragedy in her family earlier this week.
Her son, John, for reasons unknown committed suicide when he shot himself. The funeral was today. She need all the prayers she can get. This is her second child that has passed away. Her only daughter died after a dramatic illness. A week later her husband died of a heart attack. This was less than 10 years ago. She had been battling emotional issues for years and we are not sure how this will affect her progress in that area.

Dining out and church time

I went out today with my family for lunch. We went to Pasta House. The waiter was named JASON, imagine that, and he kept flirting with me the time we were there. LOL Must have been the new cologne I got. haha
Little Emily at your made an amusing comment today. We were discussing animals at the St. Louis Zoo. She was feeding the goats. She explained to me that 'he has a dirty name'. She said 'it starts with an A.' Didn't want her to elaborate.
At church today they played Amazing Grace. Annette had told me about the Haygoods and how much their rendition has already touched so many. I was thinking of that when they played and it really got me. But, also because that happens to be the song they played when I decided to accept Christ as my Savior.
It was a well rounded day. The kids will be at my house until Friday and then we will take them home and be there for Easter.
Happy St. Pattys day everyone-and enjoy Easter.

What Little Girls Say

Addie, my 7 yr old niece, is making decisions on her wardrobe. She has become very picky about herself. She is even starting to decide her family's wardrobe. She was with her mom in a dressing room. Her mom asked her opinion on a green blouse and brown pants. She told her she liked it 'but you look like a tree.' Her dad walked past her in the house one time and she yelled 'Hey, are you going to where that. It doesn't match.' Her dad went back and changed. Can't leave home without her approval. LOL
Emelie, a little girl in our church, decided to inform Mom during Sunday School of her discovery. She told her that the Lord has led us in the right direction. She also told her that we should not let someone get bossy in their church. All her mom could do was go 'hmmmm' and leave it at that.
***We also have gotten a new Pastor. We started with 20 or so and am now up to 50!!***

My 7 year old niece and other events for the week

Wednesday they announced at church that the Pastor and his wife were going to Hawaii. Someone made a comment that he will have to learn the language down there, get a grass skirt and be prepared to Hula. ha
We all agreed we would pay money to see him do that. Needless to say, they have made it to Hawaii but no news on the dancing.
My 7 year old neice, Addie, called today. She was talking to Grandma about something. Then she wanted to talk to be about what she got. She told me she got a new brush that cleans the bathroom tub. 'And it cleans it VERY well,' she said. All I could do is almost laugh at her. But, I managed to keep it to myself. I told her I wanted to see what she got when we see them next.
We also discussed her newest pets-the hermit crabs. She informed me that they are doing fine.
Not much news but a fairly interesting week.