Saturday, April 25, 2009

Easter Hunt At Nana's






After church on Easter Sunday, we went over to my mom's house (AKA Nana). My sister, Chelle, and her family made a surprise appearance, my sister, Melissa and her girls came too and my Uncle Dan (AKA Mr. Bokukuhead). Food was great, company was fabulous and the Easter bunny had done a good job hiding lots of Easter eggs for the kids. The hammock was used by the older kids as they gave the younger ones 30 seconds or so before finding their next eggs. Aren't they sweet?

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

How Many Clicks Does It Take?






All I wanted was one decent picture of the kids dressed up for
Easter...is that too much for a mother to ask?






This is the best one I got and we had a great Easter so I guess that's what's important!!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

My Dad

Yesterday marked 9 years since my dad passed away. He was on mind all day long. Throughout the day I kept thinking that I wanted to post something in him memory. I never did it though...just couldn't find the right words to express myself. Today I checked my mom's blog out and found she had written a memorial post about my dad. She did a beautiful job, as always. When I grow up, I want to be a good writer like my mom.

Check It Out!

Check out my revision to the Oh Brother post!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter




While preparing for church this morning, the kids are still snoozing. It's quiet and the house is still which, as I've posted before, is a rare occasion. My hope for today is while we worship at church, spend time with family, and enjoy the children enjoying treats and prizes from Mr. Easter Bunny, the words from this primary song will be in our hearts and our minds. Happy Easter to all!




"He Sent His Son"

How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness?
He sent his Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness.

How could the Father show the world the pathway we should go?
He sent his Son to walk with men on earth that we may know.

How could the Father tell the world of sacrifice, of death?
He sent his Son to die for us and rise with living breath.

What does the Father ask of us?
What do the scriptures say?
Have faith, have hope, live like his Son,
Help others on their way.

What does he ask?
Live like his Son.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Just Dying To

Dying eggs is a tradition that has not been missed in all the years I've had children. Nothing fancy has to take place although we've gotten creative a time or two.



Usually, I have purchased egg dying kits, but this year that didn't happen. My mom suggested I just use food coloring. Of course I was off to google a recipe for that.



The recipe says, "Take a toddler (which I used three children as a substitution), about 5 drops of food coloring (which Ella translated to 1/2 the bottle), some water and several tablespoons of vinegar."



Ella and I put the eggs on to boil while Brennan and Anna were down at the ditch looking for "Tommy the Turtle". Once the eggs were finished boiling and had cooled a bit, Ella hollered at the other two to come home to dye the eggs.



Thankfully I had my camera ready because before I knew it, the eggs were dyed and placed back in the cartons to dry. Is it just mine or do all kids dye eggs at the speed of light? Nana picked up some Easter sticker per Ella's request. Later we'll put those on the eggs.



Now it's time for Screamfest as I lay Brennan & Ella down for a nap. Really, they don't need one...and if you believe that...

More From The Hogg Plantation

So many pictures...so long to upload them...here are a few more favorites...


Anna, Brennan & Ella
On The Fence


Sweet & Lovely Miss Ella


Miss Anna, as beautiful as ever


My kids with my oldest nieces, Cheyenne & Ciara

Brennan...the charming one


All My Greenies


Not always a "Momma's Boy"
(Photographed by Ella)