Moved In

     We are moved in to our new house.  I love our new house.  It took about 3 days to get moved in.  We are not unpacking everything because are just staying here 6 months.  We rented this house so we could have more time to find one to buy that is just right for our family.
    Our house is very close to the Chickamauga Lake!  We have already gone over there for a game of baseball, a picnic, and family devotions.

     Although we just moved in my mom is having us get back on school. 

                                 
We have just been in Chattanooga for 6 days but we already love it.  We have found where we like to get groceries, we have visited a church, and we have already gotten our library cards and checked out books!!  Chattanooga is a beautiful city.  There are a lot of things to do.  We are enjoying finding our way around and can't wait to see more.

Moving Out

A friend loves at all times.  Prov. 17:17aBefore leaving Knoxville we were blessed to have many opportunities to get together with friends. 

Moving day............. Ethan's bed is gone!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                      

Goodbye neighbors!!!!!!!!!!

Goodbye house!!!!!!!!!

A Positive Focus

 Let your mind dwell on these eight things........

Whatever is true

Whatever is noble

Whatever is right

Whatever is pure

Whatever is lovely

Whatever is admirable

Whatever is excellent

Whatever is praiseworthy

Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Resurrection Rolls

Here's a great idea for Easter, or anytime.  We did it mainly for Eli and Olivia but our whole family enjoyed it!  This recipe uses Crescent rolls and a disappearing marshmallow.

Preheat over to 350 degrees

INGREDIENTS:
Crescent rolls
Melted butter
Large marshmallows
Cinnamon
Sugar

Give each child a triangle of crescent rolls.  The crescent roll represents the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in.

READ MATTHEW 27:57-61

Give each child a marshmallow.  This represents Jesus.
Have him/her dip the marshmallow in melted butter.  This represents the oils of embalming.
Now dip the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon and sugar which represents the spices used to annoint the body.
Then wrap up the coated marshmallow tightly in the crescent roll (not like a typical crescent roll up, but bring the sides up and seal the marshmallow inside.)  This represents the wrapping of Jesus' body after death.
Place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes (The oven represents the tomb - pretend like it was 3 days!)
Let the rolls cool slightly.  You can open the roll (cloth) and discover that Jesus is no longer there, HE IS RISEN!!!!!!! (The marshmallow melts and the crescent roll is puffed up, but empty.)

NOW READ MATTHEW 28:5-8

SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!

     We are headed to Chattanooga!  Our home is sold and we are leaving Knoxville April 21st!  We have rented a house in Chattanooga for 6 months to live in while we house hunt.  I'm so excited about moving to a new city!  We are going to spend our spring & summer checking out all of the cool stuff to do in Chattanooga!!  To all our friends...Feel free to come and visit us!  (There are so many neat things to do in Chattanooga.)

     Goodbye special friends.  Goodbye church we love.  Goodbye Meadows of Millertown.  WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!!!

Pardon me boy (s), is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?  (my mom wanted me to put that)

Zephaniah 3:17  The Lord your God is in your midst,  a mighty one who will save;  He will rejoice over you with gladness;  He will quiet you by His love;  He will exult over you with loud singing.