These special pieces of art leave the best imprints on this mama's heart.  The girls did this all on their own with no prompting from me.  Grabbing the bucket of chalk, they mixed chalk and water and proceeded to leave their precious hand prints all over the back step with a rainbow.

They took blanket forts to a new level . . . actually several levels including bunk bed stories and a basement.  It was even guarded by Nerf guns!  This fort spanned the entire bedroom.  Quarantine playtime on these cold long days.

As the pandemic continues to quarantine us at home, our usual adventure out to buy some sweet bakery made Hot Cross Buns for Easter was paused this year.  Quite honestly, I had tried for years to buy them without the raisins (I do NOT like raisins) and they said they couldn't meet my request.  …

Gratitude is the heart's praise.  Making memories - Easter Sunday.  At home.  Church closed to gathering.  It's truly heartbreaking to watch the pandemic change the world so quickly.  But the gift of the cross remains faithful and eternal.  This can't be changed. ~amen