Thursday, April 12, 2012

Said and Done…

I have waited until today to post the pictures of Easter until I put up my regular post.  It’s vital to me for the kids to know what the season is all about and they surely do however we let them decorate eggs and get them some little things and candy to enjoy the day.  The three of them had quite a stash to enjoy this year.  These close ups may not be calorie free..you’ve been warned.  This pitcher holds the varieties of candy that would fit…oh my!  Gabby got some cute goodies this year.  I just love the colorful wrappings the candy has.  Just look at this spread!  Going out and taking in the Easter sunrise was well worth it!  There was a regular symphony of birds outside that was an absolute joy to listen to

.  I taught at the church then we came home and hid eggs before our Easter meal.  Hard to hide something with these colors let me tell you.  Maybe they won’t see this…then again I hate to think what these would smell like if they weren’t found.  Some of these were specialty eggs with a little bit of money or special candies in them.  Other eggs were the standard variety…this one became the hood ornament on my Dad’s old jalopy.  The specialty eggs were the most popular of the day I thinkthough they didn’t have that much to them they were new and therefore popular.  I like this shot.  I balanced the egg on a branch in the big pine tree on the side of our house.  We always have a good time as a family with this…Mom often is my chief partner hiding eggs .  Here’s Gabby and my son Mike who turned 13 today…I love these kids so much!  I decided to take some pictures of the stash that Mike and Gabby got.  I noticed Mike’s basket had a lot more blue in it.  Gabby decides to open one of the mystery eggs.  This is one satisfied little girl…just look at that basket.  Mike did well too believe me.  The antelope live the day as they do any otherbut it is by the grace of God that we all live in this world.  All in all I thank God for each day and for those that he’s given me…it’s not all that complicated…in Him I live and move and have my being.

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14 comments:

  1. Terry's Tete-a-teteApril 12, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Wow, what a great haul they found. I gained 5 lbs. just reading this, lol. Looks like God gave you a beautiful day for the hunt too. He smiles down on us all.

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    1. JoeApril 12, 2012 at 2:56 PM

      I know the feeling about the weight gain! LOL! It was a beautiful day though it was very cool in the shade.

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  2. Janae's Fallgirl ShepherdApril 12, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Looks like a good time was had by all Joe! I like the fun stuff too it just makes the day extra special.

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    1. JoeApril 12, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      I'm with you my friend. It's not the reason for the season at all it's just some extras to enjoy as a family.

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  3. BethApril 12, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I loved your videos and the words too Joe. You are such a great family man. It does my heart good to hear a dad say how much he loves his kids.

    Good candy load. I didn't see my favorite peeps though. ;-)

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    1. JoeApril 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      They make me the man I am without a doubt dear Beth. You're right I didn't get any peeps this year. Usually we buy them as a part of some project Lovely has in mind for special treats but this year we didn't do that...perhaps next year!

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  4. UnknownApril 12, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I enjoyed your videos. There were alot of eggs! They did a good job finding them. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful country Montana is.

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    1. JoeApril 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM

      You encourage me to do so...I've seen your video too...it adds another element to things. It was cold Toodie...bright and shiny but quite cool...warm Easters don't come to these parts all that often. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  5. HopeApril 12, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Loved the video's Joe.. love the songs the birds sing.. we have had a few HUGE robins in our tree .. always love it when the Robins come.. as then its officially spring.. even if it does still snow from time to time for a little longer.. love the rain so far.. makes things so fresh and clean smelling.. looks like your Easter was fun.. ours was quiet.. which was a blessing in its self.. this year.. blessing Joe.. soft hugs

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    1. JoeApril 12, 2012 at 11:52 PM

      I'm glad you enjoyed the show Hope! Easter serves as a reminder of the blessings we have all year long because of Christ...it was really nice this year. Blessings to you too my friend.

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  6. Lisa April 13, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I really loved your video also. The eggs are beautiful . Our birds are all back and winter is trying to make a last stand here .
    Your children learn more each year from you and so do we all.
    You have always and will always be a blessing.
    Lisa

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    1. JoeApril 13, 2012 at 12:03 PM

      I'm glad you liked the video, I don't do that all that often so this was a nice change up. Winter is gone for us I'd say however April in Montana is cool and wet most years and this seems to be no different. Blessings to you my friend.

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  7. MarijkeApril 15, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Oh Joe This is a dreamgarden for easter egg searchers lol
    u can always count how much u put in ur garden. Those kids have the time of their life Sweet kids u have.I see on Mike
    s face something like..hmm see my harvest lol
    tx for sharing ur beauties
    MJ

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  8. RamblingonApril 19, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I loved seeing the kids hunting for the eggs. Takes me back a few years. MINE wanted Easter baskets till they were 16!!! (candy of course) and I was happy to do it. It was fun for me too. Happy belated birthday Mike. You kids have grown so much since I first "met" you as a family. God Bless you all.

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