Welcome 13 year Cicadas. 

 If you're not familiar with these creepy red eyed creatures check THIS out.

They are LOUD

They are CREEPY

and Ezra LOVES THEM!!! 

(In this picture he is asking to hold one TWO MORE TIMES!!!???)

 

Ezra quotes regarding Cicadas. 

-"Can I put him in my pocket?"

-"I wish one can be my pet someday."

-On a walk the other day we passed a group of them and the noise was ear piercing. Ezra had to cover his ears. A few minutes later he said  "I love them with all my heart, I just don't like that noise."

-"If I tell you he's harmless it's ok to bring him inside?" (Can you guess my answer??)

It was a happy day for me. 

I love my boys so much! Ezra is at such a sweet age and continued to wish me a happy mother's day all throughout the day. In fact he even wished his daddy and auntie Jenna (non mom) a happy mother's day as well. What a little darling. He bought me flowers, a sweet card, and made me my favorite blueberry muffins! And to top it off I get to have a mani/pedi with my mom and sis. Well done Ezra and Kingsley!   Oh, and a BIG thanks to their sweet Daddy. I love my family!

So there..

I've said it.

We're MOVING!

So what have I been up to? 

-Getting the house in tip top condition as we have potential renters coming by on Thursday! (fingers crossed.)

-Posting 1,452 items for sale on craigslist. 

-Running around like a crazy lady trying to pick up after 2 kids... it's just useless.

-Preparing for a major garage sale. 

It's work, I tell ya! It will be nice to have this bit of chaos behind us! 

I'm quiet the sentimental fool. I have a hard time getting rid of things.. especially childhood things. I came across this as I was attempting to purge. 

When I was born my Mom's best friend made this and gave it to her! It's got my weight, length and birthday! I actually wrapped it in newspaper and kept it in the 'keep' box. But since my husband as a strong 'you must LOVE it if we're bringing it' mentality.. I pulled it out. You should be so proud of me! I thought taking some pictures and tossing it will do. 

Now that's a step in the right direction! (pats self on back.)

A BIG change and a BIGGER GOD!

Is. 65:24- And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Mark 11:24-Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Ps. 37:4- Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

A few days ago Ezra prayed a prayer, 

In it he asked that God would help make Grandma and Grandpa's house (In Washington) closer to his. When I told this to Tony his response was:

"If he only knew..."

Months ago Tony and I began praying for direction for our future.. We sensed that we wouldn't be in Tennessee much longer.. but where exactly was God directing us? After months of seeking HIM and a complete heart transformation for me, we have direction. We will be moving back to Washington. There will still be hurdles we'll have to face, but we have peace. -Philippians 4:7-And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

 The time frame is still a bit unsure.. but will most likely be in July. We will be staying with my in-laws for the time being and Tony will plan to look for an internship. Only God knows how long we will actually be there. When Tony graduates (a year from September) we may go where there is job opportunity..and that could even end up being Washington.. (Or Chicago) Right, sis? :)

I find God so amazing!!.. and I LOVE learning more about him through parenting. I love that Ezra's prayer went up to heaven, but God had already been in the processing of answering that prayer months ago!! He is so good!

colored eggs- check

visited bunny- check

watched 'The Easter Story' with Ezra- check

made cute edible baskets- check

looking forward to an egg hunt and Ezra performing a few songs at church on Sunday. The kids are always SO stinkin' cute.. ok.. MY kid is always so stinkin' cute. Cuz we all know everyone is really just staring at their own children... right?! (or is it just me??) Happy Good Friday to you all and THANK  YOU Jesus for your sacrifice! 

Ezra loves projects.

We just finished tasting our Rice Krispie bird nests. YUM. We were planning on adding peeps.. but I think they have plenty of sugar in them already. 

Here is the finished products. 

 He told me how CUTE our nests were, and asked where the Mama's and Daddy's were. 

Here is he is giving them a sprinkle of grass. He is such a softy.. 

but he's secure in his manhood.. just ask joker. ;) He is all boy!

   

I love this sweet look of concentration. 

He asked "Could we bring these treats to Heaven.. because what if David wants one? Or God.. or the kids." Sigh. What a sweet heart. 

In this picture he is telling me he is the GREEEEEN MONSTER!!!! 

(See. What did I tell you about him being all boy?!)

This was quick and easy and lots of fun. The only glitch..?

An entire bag of jelly beans spilled all over the floor. Thanks Tony! Apparently someone snuck a few without me knowing... when I quickly pulled the bag out of the cupboard.... we had ourselves a little mess. Luckily I bought 2 bags. :) 

Bullets with some bonus pictures..

We've been busy..

Helping Daddy wash cars (aka.. enjoying popsicles in the sun)

 Loving brother(s)

Working in the yard

Waking up to RAINBOWS

 Making wishes

 Finishing a trip to the zoo with some ice cream

There.. now you're all caught up. Hope to have a more interesting post soon! 

Happy Monday!