Catch Up + Easter

Just a few things to help catch you up.
 Wednesday we got to help sweet Afton celebrate her first birthday.  Her mommy had everything set up so cute.

The kiddos.

Filling her treat bag before heading to dance.

Thursday was party day at school and was quite hectic, because this momma's memory is failing.

1- Forgot Hadley's blanket for nap that I had purposely set by the front door.  And although we realized about halfway to school and Hadley really wanted to turn around and go back I didn't want to. (We had actually gotten out of the house on time/early.)

2- I told Hadley we would stop for donuts for breakfast before school.  I was a good mile past the donut shop before I realized and had to turn around and go back. (I DO turn around for donuts.)

3- Had forgotten it was party day, until I dropped Hadley off and the director reminded Hadley. (Although I had just talked to her teacher's on Tuesday about it.) So I had to go get the drinks Hadley was in charge of.

4- Forgot that not only was Hadley in charge of drinks but she also needed to have eggs to hide for all the other kids.  (Thank goodness there's a drug warehouse close to the school.)

After I the party I went home to put myself together.  Since I had forgotten about the party I showed up pretty duke.  (Love those kind of days.) 

Spring attire just makes me a little happier inside.

The Hadz and I only needed to survive one more night before Andrew got home so we got a redbox to make the night.

It was so pretty when we got home we decided to blow some bubbles!

 My favorite!

Roadtrip to Searcy Town for Easter.

We decided to stop for dinner at Market Place in Conway.  It was a GREAT decision. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mess...yes please!! 

Due to our dinner pit stop we didn't get in till late, but we spent some time hanging out with Pajee before bed.

Another day of spring attire!

Anytime we're in Searcy we have to make a stop into Hay's.  They have the best selection of Tom's and pretty much anything else.  Hadley has outgrown her Tom's so we picked up a new pair.

I found a couple things that I loved, like an adorable pair of chevron flowing pants, AHH!! (Andrew didn't think they were a must.  Can't remember why I brought him with me, ha.)

I did get a cute top that I'll be debuting soon.  =)

 Andrew and I got a date night out of our visit too.  We had dinner at Pasta Grill, where I wowed Andrew with my talents.

Then, we headed to see Oz: The Great and Powerful.

Strawberry shortcakes at Bulldog after the movie.

I was picture happy, so we took this one after getting our jammies on.  =)

I love date nights with this guy!!

EASTER 2013

Morning egg hunt was a success!

 Lunch was amazing.  Cece marinated some delicious steaks and Andrew threw them on the grill.

*Mouthwatering*

Then, we had a red velvet bunny cake that Carol had made, SCORE!!

We didn't realize EB had hidden some eggs outside as well so Hadley collected those after lunch.

Before we headed out of town we made a stop to see the newest member of the Eichhorn crew, Mr. Rhett!!!  He's a sweetie!

Hope y'all had a very blessed Easter!!

Thanks for checkin' in!!

Contentment

So often we have prayed for patience, strength and faith through this time, but tonight Andrew prayed something totally different, something I hadn't expected at all.

He prayed for contentment.

I heard it come out and thought, "No God, that's not what he means.  Not that, anything but contentment." 

 I listened as he continued and finished his prayer.

I'm the kind of person that needs to know: when, why, how, what color, what time... etc, (the kid in the backseat asking "WHY?" over and over again) so naturally I needed to clarify.

When he got done I said, 

"You prayed for contentment...??" I noticed his eyes a little red. 

"Yes, I did."

"The kind of contentment to be okay with never having another baby?"

"Yes... It was the hardest thing I've ever prayed for."

In all this time.  In all my prayers.  I've never thought (and honestly never wanted) to pray for contentment.
But why not?
God has so richly blessed us with our sweet Hadley.

I mean I've definitely thought of the possibility, just never prayed to be okay with it, to be content.  This is why God put the two of us together.  God knew I would never be able to do this on my own and He definitely knew I would never pray this for myself.

I'm not saying we're done (ha). I'm merely saying that Andrew's prayer tonight has put something in/on my heart.  God has definitely spoke to me through Andrew tonight.

While posting, this verse popped in my head...

Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;  the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Spring Break {SDC}

*TUESDAY*

We headed to NWA Tuesday morning to get ready for our trip to Branson early Wednesday morning.

The kids took me a the "Evergreen Forest" trek through mom and dad's backyard.

Helping pap-pa out in the garden.

Messy girls!!

*WEDNESDAY*

Breakfast before heading to Silver Dollar City.

Hadley and grandma on the way to SDC.

We had quite the crew.  I think there was 13 of us.

Me and Mom, while the kids rode the Tea Cups.

We met up with the Norman cousins.... and Flat Stanley.

Elephant Ride

Audrey came back to our house for the weekend.  We got in pretty late and these girls were plain tuckered out.

WORN OUT!

*THURSDAY*

We watched the Jai Man the next morning.  I caught him enjoying the Lalas, almost as much as Hadley.

Even boys likes Lalas.

Gangs all here!!

Lunch at Chick-a-flick!!

Chick-a-flick had a science experiment going on after lunch.  SO COOL!!

Just Dance was a hit after lunch.

 I felt so amazing blessed to be able to go to the Tulsa Workshop; the family came in town, Acapella was there, Francis Chan spoke and I got to see my sweet friend Heather.

*FRIDAY*

Morning movie in our jammies!

We met up with Heather for lunch at P.F. Chang's Friday morning.

 After lunch we made a grocery run at Target.  Yes, midtown Target now has groceries, WOOHOO!!

Popcorn and Icies!!

The girls got to pick something out of the $1 bin.

Audrey got some growing farm animals.

 Hadley got a paint set.

Picture with the girlies.

Then BOWLING!!!

Silly faces!!!

Final Score!

We've had a blast this week. especially the last couple days.  So glad Hadley got to have Audrey over for a couple days.

Thanks for checkin' in!!