Special Visitors

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We were able to spend Friday evening with family from Michigan. We're so glad Jim, Elizabeth, Eliza and Emeline made a stop here on their Spring Break journey. Caleb was entertaining and entertained. After dinner we tried swimming but Caleb was not enthused like last summer. I hope this has more to do with the time of night than swimming itself. He perked up back in the room when he explored all things electronic and was even chauffered around the suite. Thanks for coming to visit us Root family and come back soon!

A Very Maundy Thursday

This was the sight from out patio Thursday evening. Along with the impressive lightning, it eerily reminded and duly represented the significance of the day in anticipation of Sunday.

Preparing for Easter

We took advantage of a beautiful weekend to get some pictures at the park near us. With our weather, it may be snowing next weekend (or even tomorrow). I knew Caleb would enjoy playing with the plastic eggs as we have been having fun with them since last Easter. We are continuing a couple of traditions started within the past few years. We learned of one family's tradition who have for years let the first words out of their mouth Easter morning be "He is Risen" with the reply "He is risen indeed." Their children are no longer small and have homes of their own, but continue over the phone. Another sweet treat we will do again this year are Empty Tomb cookies. Caleb is still too young to eat them but mommy and daddy will enjoy them. My prayer for Caleb this Easter, as is my prayer over him each night, is that one day he understands why we celebrate, that my words actions and decisions are relinquished of my own desires only guiding him to full reliance in the Lord, and that this be one day closer to personal acceptance of His promises.

Easter 2009

Watch me dance!

Caleb has turned into quite the dancer especially with the addition of circle turning. He seems to also be as much of a Third Day fan as his daddy. The video is sure to put a smile on your face. Notice how he hits the couch but never loses stride. What a funny little guy!