After a wonderful church service yesterday, we (and some other family friends) had lunch at Frappuccino Fun with Amy and her family. (Are you missing her posts? I am. Since I’m back to blogging, hopefully she’ll be joining us again soon!)
Because we knew that Easter Sunday would be a busy one for us, we gave our children their Easter gifts on Saturday night. As far as Easter gifts go, we have always given them gifts in their Easter baskets that have something to do with helping them grow in the Lord (Christian CDs, books, Bibles, Devotional books, etc.). This year, they both picked out new “teen” Bibles with devotionals, and tons of extra information in them.
I gave James a book he’s been wanting, and he gave me the new “Mandisa“ CD. (Have I ever told you that we’re friends in “real life”? And that we served together – her singing and me speaking – before she got on American Idol?) I love her so much – she’s the real deal! Her new CD is awesome, btw!
Harry and David Dip
1 Jar of Harry and David’s Red Pepper and Onion Relish
And this is how she kept everything organized: A dry erase marker board hidden around a corner in her kitchen with the menu and what everyone is bringing. I made some delicious (but definitely not diet friendly) potatoes. I’ll post the recipe later this week!
We left with full stomachs and full hearts… grateful for God’s gifts to us through His freedom and through friends to celebrate it with.
jackie says
Sounds like an absolutely wonderful Easter! Great choices for gifts. Have a wonderful week. Jackie
Faye says
LOOKS LIKE YOU HAD A BLESSED EASTER!LOVE THE POST.WE HAD A GREAT EASTER.IT IS HARD NOT TO WHEN YOU HAVE A HOUSE FULL OF KIDS AND GRANDCHILDREN! BLESSINGS, FAYE
Melanie says
I enjoyed the Easter pics and thoughts!
Melanie@Bella~Mella
Carolina Mama says
Okay, we just purchased Only the World and My Deliverer. 🙂 These are great and our first Mandisa. Thanks for the word up. Don’t you love iTunes. 🙂 We’re set. God Bless.
Carolina Mama says
Girl I am glad you are back to blogging. You have the best information and fun! You and Frappuccino Fun w/Amy! What a Celebration! And we did the Jelly Bean Prayer too. So sweet.
Love your Bibles – did you say “Teen!” 🙂 Oh my! Those look so special and Easter the perfect occasion. We got CDs too. How did I miss that you and Mandisa are friends. That’s special. I’m hoping over to check out her CD. Love you!
Sarah says
Looks like you had a wonderful Easter! The bibles are very special. I wish they would have had something like that when I was their age!
Sandy Toes says
Very nice day it looks like!
I love the Bibles…what a wonderful Easter gift~
sandy toe