If you've never been to Yosemite, this is what you've been missing! It is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. In the midst of peaceful meadows, towering rock formations, and waterfalls, you cannot help but think about the God who created them. I wish I would have taken more pictures (I only got the camera out on two of the seven days we were there) and I wish I would have taken pictures of the rest of my family we went with, and not just my boys! But here's what we've got... The boys loved riding the shuttle bus all over Yosemite Valley, hanging out nonstop with their dad, and playing in the dirt with their cousin Aaron. I loved being with my family, and cooking with dutch ovens. We made the best lasagna, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, and blackberry cobbler. It was also great to be outside with the highs in the 70's, and letting the boys get really good and dirty. I'm still trying to get the dirt out from under their nails.  Got to get back to the laundry... we are leaving for Maui in eleven days!

Expected arrival date is November 24th, so I am just 12 weeks today. We are so excited (and maybe a little nervous)! It's been fun explaining to Noah how the new baby is growing in my tummy. His first question was, "When will it crack?" I think he's thinking it will be like a chick hatching out of an egg. I kind of wish it was that easy!

I have been feeling the pressure from my faithful blog readers to get something new posted here!  I do have some good excuses for my lack of posts, such as my broken camera.  Actually, I had a broken foot on my flash.  I learned the new lingo from the camera repair shop.  Also, I am finding that I am lugging my big camera to special events with every intention of taking pictures and posting them, but the evening goes by and I'm so busy chasing Caleb that I never even get the camera out of the bag!  I know... wah, wah.   Here's a picture of my new favorite hobby... hiking! After living in Arizona for 29+ years, I have finally learned to appreciate the "unique" beauty of the desert. I even asked for hiking boots for Christmas. We are planning a trip to Yosemite this summer. Can you say Half Dome?I told Noah I needed a picture of him for the blog and he wanted me to take a picture of his new Ford Thunderbird. And Caleb wants to tell you all that he really likes pizza!In addition to the beautiful chaos that surrounds this season, my heart has been longing to make preparations for the true reason we celebrate. My mom gave us this book at the beginning of advent, and I have found that God has faithfully provided small quiet moments in my day to sit, read, and contemplate. I pray the same is true for you!

Lots of pictures to share.  Hope your Easter was filled with good food, family, friends, and the hope of our Savior.  

Nothing says love like sugar, fat, and chocolate topped with pink sprinkles... Yes, donuts are my lOvE language. Hope your day was just as sweet!