Death has lost and LOVE has won! Happy Easter!

He sings or is suppose to be with his CBS friends

Last Tuesday the kids at CBS (Community Bible Study) sang for their Mamas. We love this day. Our Evan, he LOVES to sing. He sings all day long. This causes Mama to learn the songs as well so we can sing together! Evan was so excited that morning that Mama and Nadia were going to watch him and his friends sing.

So we waited.

They take stage:

He looks and looks:

 He finds!

Ms. Jeannie introduces and talks about the year.

Settling and sharing Bible Verses they learned.

Bubba man walks off stage to perform for Mama and Sissy:

He knows how to charm!

Mama sends him back to stage to listen!

Many of these boys have grown up together. What a joy it is to watch them grow and bond.

To learn their Bible Verses, they put them to a song. So amazing how quickly they know and remember them. Here is John 3:16


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Here he is singing an Easter Song which we are also singing in Sunday School. We sing this over and over throughout the week!


Easter Song-Evan and CBS kids from Rebecca Lucas on Vimeo.


Did you notice when he saw I was filming. The demeanor instantly changes.


Another favorite song! Somebody Up There Loves Me. You can tell all the kids enjoy it!
But my Evan...ornery as ever!


Somebody Up There Loves Me -CBS kids from Rebecca Lucas on Vimeo.

Boys. They are new lesson for me every day. I love him. He drives me crazy. I love him more for it.

We loved every moment. Nadia was fully entertained, swinging feet and clapping hands!

First bouquet of Spring

He squealed with joy and ran fast.

Grinning wide, he holds out his open hands filled with gold, glorious gold!

"These are for you Mom."

"For your table."

He loves me.
I adore him more than he will ever know!
These moments are treasures in my heart.

Thank you sweet Lord for Spring Days.

**You**

Nadia's Birthday Celebration

Our sweet birdie turned ONE year old February 1st.

Oh how she had weeks of celebration.  On her actual Birth Day, Grandma and Grandpa Lucas took her to The Amazing Pizza Machine. I mean where else would a birthday girl want to go? Though she was a wee one for most games, she loved every minute of the noise and lights. Big brother had a blast letting loose and playing with Gpa Steve.

It was my first time ever to Pizza Machine. What a fabulous place to burn off kiddo energy. What a fabulous place to pick up germs. I hate to say but that is what was going through my head the entire time we were there. Protective Mother bird I am.

He saved me from being eaten! "Wresting dinosaurs is my past-time."

Love those sleepy lips.

Birthday celebrations continued through the next week and we celebrated with family. The little love 'turned on' the charm and worked the crowd.

Love being close to family.

Evan helped make our Happy Birthday banner and hanging yarn balls. He was so exciting to help with Sissy's party.  These notes were hung all around the house.

Happy Birthday Sweet Little Birdie of mine.



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More cake eating. Listen to her MMMMM.



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Slowing down. Love her so very much.



Untitled from Rebecca Lucas on Vimeo.


This girl ROCKS!

 She is awesome. In every way. She is feisty and sweet.

We are happy and proud. Thankful for a creator who blesses over and over!

Mom, Nadia just made a huge mess...

I think she just ate some coffee and it's all over the floor!

What?

Yah, come see.

"Nadia, what did you do?"

Don't worry it wasn't coffee. It was however an entire tea bag!!!

It was everywhere!

But how can you punish a sweet lil' face like this?  She may however punish us. I think I hear it kicking in!

Nadia Ruth

A year ago today we were happy to be in the hospital meeting our little girl as it blizzard outside. Our Lord blessed us with a healthy sweet baby girl who has brought so much joy! This past year went by so fast. Nadia you have grown strong and are so much fun. You are going to be funny. You love to make us laugh. You love to bounce to the beat. Oh how you adore your big Brother. Your favorite part of the day is when Daddy returns home from work. We hear a squeal and you move as fast as you can to his arms. This melts my heart!

Sweet Baby Ruth, I pray you grow strong and confident. That you are loving and gentle. That you love Jesus with every part of your being. Be happy and joy-filled! Dance crazy and see the beauty of the colorful earth. You are loved. You are a delight. ♥ Mama and Daddy.