Road Trip---Texas in the Spring

We so often talk about New England in the fall, but I can truly say that Texas in the spring can compete head to head. It didn't take much coaxing when good friends B & W called with a road trip to the hill country and bluebonnets. We always plan our days around the spectacular sights and the recommended cuisine. We were not disappointed with either this weekend. I can only post a few of the spectacular pictures that were taken as we traveled through Burnet, Llano, Fredricksburg and back. Enjoy those that are posted and let me know if you wish to see more!

TEXAS....You can't beat it!!

Siblings

We enjoyed spending time with Smitty's family on Saturday. It is always good to get together with family. I couldn't resist taking a picture of big brother and his younger sisters. FM and VG would be proud!!

G&G's Baby Shower

Smitty's neice and her husband who live out of state are expecting their first child this summer. We had the opportunity on Saturday to "shower" them with all the things one might need for the arrival of their little girl.

G & G with the future cousins of their baby girl

Little Lib who tentatively took a few steps, but crawling for now is the fastest way to go.

The three men who might have chosen other Saturday activities.

The girls enjoyed all the festivities.

Easter

Smitty and I had the opportunity to worship at 2 of the 3 worship services this Easter Sunday morning. I played handbells and sang in the worship choir at the last two and Smitty did his tech duties at the first and third services. With one set of kids a 1000 miles away and the other spending time with her family, Smitty and I had a quiet Easter lunch. Though it would have been easier to have gone out to eat or brought something in, I just couldn't let the day go without trying a new recipe and setting a traditional "Easter" table. I truly miss dyeing eggs, filling Easter baskets, and sitting around the table with family, however, we enjoyed a nice lunch together and even brought out the good china.

Pink Lemonade Pie with homemade crust


Bunnies, eggs, and the good china

With all the excitement of the bunnies, eggs and rejoicing that spring has arrived, we must never forget the reason we celebrate. Have a wonderful day celebrating our Risen Lord!

Watch for New postings---SOON!

I have been SO remiss in keeping you all updated on the "sassy side of things". I am going to try really hard to keep things current in the future. Give me a few days to get things together and pictures organized and then I will update you on current events.

Merry Christmas----Part 1

I know that it has been a very long time since my last post. In fact, I completely missed the Thanksgiving holidays--Shame on me! In my defense, things really get busy around that time, not only preparing for the Thanksgiving day itself, but already thinking and working on all the activities for the month of December. So, at this point I can only ask for forgiveness and hope that my posts for Christmas and the New Year will make up for it.

We started our Christmas celebration a little early this year. Klee, JD and LilE all came in the week before Christmas and we took the opportunity to meet with all Smitty's siblings and get together with his Aunt Pearl who will be 98 in February. We have been with Pearl on Christmas all our married life (and even a few years before). But, with all of the changes in our lives recently, traditions have to change as well. We had a great visit with her that day.

Pearl and LilE

Christmas has always been one of my most favorite times of the year for many reasons. It is so fun to experience it through the eyes of children. LilE was simply delightful this year. We had such a wonderful time. The following pics are just a few from Christmas with my side of the family. Keep checking for additional post and Christmas Part 2 with additional pictures from Christmas morning and Smitty's family.

LilE and the cousins.

Sassy and her Little Sis.

Christmas Eve tradition is to open presents with Christmas PJs. I guess you never get too big to have your picture made in your new PJs.

Sassy (Mimi) and LilE Christmas morning!

Trunk of Treat

For the past several years FSBC has hosted a fall festival in our family life center as an alternative to trick or treating. Saturday night we hosted a new event, Trunk or Treat?! Our new children's minister thought it was time for something new and I must say it was a huge success. Those who chose to take a risk were pleasantly surprised at the tremendous turnout and how truly "easy" it was to set up and clean up afterwards. The weather was perfect and we registered over 700 people with 100 of those claiming no church affliation. We have our work cut out for us as we follow up. Our adult bible fellowship class out did themselves with this year's event. We had three trunks and a game of putt-putt. Thanks class for all your support.

The Martins' inflated jack-o-lantern was a big success.

The only way to get the guys involved is with the golf game and pizza.


Our children's minister came as a ladybug. Good job, RL.

Christy spent a lot of time getting her trunk ready.

The ladies helped pass out the candy at our trunk!