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This past weekend, Maggi and I set out on an adventure to take some pictures. She had just gotten back from her trip to Texas and I had yet to reunite with her. I’ll spare the details of the two times I managed to get us lost (the one time I trusted Siri instead of a good old fashioned map!) By the time we even made it to our destination, we realized that not only were the gates closed (Bellefontaine Cemetery) but we couldn’t even see any flowers at “Missouri’s other Botanical Gardens.” Maggi’s quick thinking took us to Art Hill and the beautiful orange and purple tulips…and about 2 billion gnats. 
 
 Getting lost did have its perks. It took us to the Gen 3 Quiktrip and their delicious, fresh pretzels.
jessica pretzel

 

flowers at forest park

 

purple and orange flowers

 

orange flowers
purple flowers
best friends

 

So the evening didn’t go as planned. But it’s always a good time with Maggi. 
The next day was Easter. For many years, it’s been a tradition to spend Easter at the Lees’ house with the Tuckahoe gang. The weather this year was perfect!

 

 Before lunch, I grabbed the kids and took some pictures. They were not in the mood. This crooked picture is the best I got. It looks like a band picture, but I suppose it’s very fitting.
4 kids

 

I guess this is artistic enough for the back cover of their album
3 boys 1 girl

 

believe me, she is treated like a princess in our house
kids blowing kisses
Maggi was kind enough to snap a few pictures of me and Evangeline
mom and baby

 

young mom and baby girl

 

jessica and evangeline 3

 

jessica and evangeline 4
Kim hosted an Easter egg hunt for the kids! Thanks Kim!
toddler searching for easter eggs

 

boy opening easter egg

 

little boy with candy

 

toddler with messy face
my best friends. 
exciting news! Stef started a blog of her own today! 
I’m so excited that I’ll be able to keep up with what’s going on in her life.
my friends

 

it’s a tradition. always pictures of us 3.
my best friends

 

Liam was climbing trees by himself. Being the mom of 3 boys is about to get even crazier.

boy in tree

 

boy really high in tree

 

3 kids

 

young boy hugging friends
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!!
It still rings true, not only on Easter, but all throughout the year!
Praise the Lord!

 

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Merry Merry Christmas!!


In the process of this month’s “Month in a Minute” video, I got quite a bit of extra footage. So instead of just transferring it to my computer and never watching it again, I decided to compile it into a Christmas video–highlighting some of this month’s Christmas traditions and celebrations. It didn’t turn out as great as I hoped for, but I’m sharing it anyway. And I also think you should check out Maggi’s video. She did a great job!


 

On Christmas Eve, we went to church for the Christmas Eve candlelight service. It’s the first time we were able to be there for many, many years. I think the kids loved it, but Liam didn’t feel well. After we got home, we started to walk to the Lovings’ house to play some games for Merri’s birthday when Liam threw up all over the street 🙁 We quickly turned around and had a quiet evening at home.
 
Me and my baby girl got some pictures taken beforehand
mom and baby
mom and cute baby girl
 
boy holding candle


little boy with candle
dad and boy

I haven’t decorated our house for Christmas for a few years. I have multiple excuses. I need more room, different decorations, different house, more chances to enjoy it, etc. It hasn’t bothered me in the years past. But this year, the lack of Christmas morning excitement really was depressing. Don was already asleep by the time we got up. It just didn’t feel anything like Christmas growing up. So this upcoming year, I’m going to get over all my excuses. I hope to check out some garage sales for new decorations, maybe find a white Christmas tree, sew some homemade stockings, and then decorate our house next year. 
We spent the rest of the day celebrating with family and friends. And Maggi took some super cute pictures for Evangeline’s first Christmas. Thanks Maggi 🙂

babys first christmas
kids opening christmas presents

I’m looking forward to finishing up my “Month in a Minute” video next week, along with a few more fun get togethers!