Happy Easter!!!

On this beautiful and holy Easter day we have so much to celebrate.  We celebrate the rising of Christ to new life, and the hope and promise we have been given that if we die with him we shall also rise with him.  Alleluia!

Almost 15 months after his birth we continue to celebrate the gift of new life we have received in Michael.  He brings us so much joy (as well as opportunities to grow in patience, wisdom, etc.)!  He is very much a toddler now, and looks especially grown up in his Easter suit from Grandma and Grandpa (Daddy is jealous--he wishes HE had a pinstripe suit with a vest!)

In fact, he's getting so big that he's ready to be a big brother.  That's right, this Easter we are also celebrating the gift of a new baby, making his/her appearance in November.  Here's our new Baby Bear at 8 weeks:

May God bless you and your family abundantly with the joy and grace of this Easter season!

Christ is risen, He is risen INDEED!  Alleluia!!!