Brand New!

Easter Sunday - Resurrection Day - dawned bright and clear. It would have been a beautiful morning for a sunrise service - except that it was somewhere around 30 degrees! So our church skipped the sunrise service, but we celebrated with special music and, of course, an awesome message on the resurrection of Christ.

It was a beautiful, sunny day. Very much like what I imagine the *real* Resurrection Day would have been!!

On our way home from church, we swung by the barn instead of pulling into our "usual" driveway, so we could check on Clover - our verrrry, verrry pregnant Jersey cow.

Lo and behold - a CALF!!

Everyone squealed and hopped out of the car, still in their Easter finery - to inspect the brand new arrival.

After changing into "real" clothes... aka barn clothes... we did some calf handling.

Very soon, our new little bull was up and at it - and he still is!! It's really funny how different he is from the girl calves that we've had. Kind of like the difference between little boys and girls... the little princess and the rough and tumble cowboy.

But Mom won't let us name him. Because... well... it is only a year before he gets introduced to the freezer. *cough, cough*

BUT, until then... we're going to enjoy this little buddy!!

Joe's Birthday

Guess who will turn 22 tomorrow?

Yes - our favorite big brother, JOE!!

I can't believe that he's 22 already. Well, not technically 22 yet. But since Dad was leaving, we celebrated his birthday a few days early. I don't think he minded... who doesn't want their birthday drawn out as long as possible? =)

So we started with a yummy Mexican dinner by the birthday boy's request. =)

Uh-oh. There's a Burrito Bandito at the table!

To see the card that inspired such a laugh.... see below.

"Happy birthday to a great brother....

If you were any nice, smarter, or funnier..."

"You'd be me!"

Yeah... that's sooooo Sarah and Joe. =)

What cute siblings I have!! I think that must run in the family. *ahem*

Hmmm. As does the obvious flair for the dramatic.

Sooo... you decide what's going on in this picture. I sure can't.

Did Sarah say something wrong, or is this just typical sibling interaction?!

Wouldn't you like to know....

We just love these two goofs. =) I don't think family life would be the same without them!!

GRINS!

What family event would be complete without at least one Hannah-Sarah self portrait?! =)

Wow, Joe... looks like we're going to have to call the fire department!! Wait, wait. You're are the fire department.

Happy birthday, Joe!! We all love you TONS!!!!!!

Ice Skating!

Oh, my word - no posts in April yet?! Disgraceful!!

But don't you fret - we'll have a few interesting things up for ya'll soon. =)

Let's start with what we did on Friday...

Our church went ice skating! (well, practically the whole church, anyway...)

We go to a tiny little fellowship (only about 50 people. on a good day.), so it's not a huge deal for all of us to do something together. =)

Friends!

Sarah shows off her technique...

"Good heavens. People!" -- Mr. Bennett

Well. That was short, but it will have to do for now!!! =)

Come back soon, ya'll!!