{ Easter and Turning 2! )

Jim and I got up early to watch the sunrise...or should I say I convinced Jim he should get up early with me to watch the sunrise and reflect on and celebrate the risen Son of God!

After worshiping at Eastview it was back home for the Collins' Annual Easter photo taken by our lovely Abby who has become the official family photographer!  Jeeze was a little on the jealous side as his dad held sweet Grace. So glad that boy thought to grab her at the last moment!

My handsome son Jimmy and the official family photographer...sweet Abby!

My other handsome son Michael and his lovely girlfriend Kienna

Jimmy and Abby's dog, Bubba, turned two at the end of March and they ordered a birthday cake to celebrate. Yes, someone actually offers this service and no I have never done it ;)

Here is the birthday boy all dressed up in is major league stud jersey (no I have never purchased clothing for my dogs either) waiting the arrival of a very special guest.

Grace!
Look at him giving her kisses...he tried to give her something else
but lets keep this family friendly ;)

{ Amazing... }

Grace!

{ This is how she rolls... }

{ Seeing Eye To Eye }

{ Good As Gold }

{ Grace }

Some facts...

She was born
November 17th, 2011.

One of eight.

Four boys, four girls.

Birth place Heyworth.

Forever home Normal.

What's not normal, this house!

She was not named after Mark

But for the grace of God.
You either have grace or you don't,
you can't have just a little grace...Seinfeld
 Without further ado, let me introduce to you

~Gracey Belle~

Love!

Precious!

Some of her brothers and sisters...just because I can't stand it! I wanted them all.

But thank God I didn't...life may never be the same :)

And for Jeez..."When  I open my eyes please let her be gone!"

But with each day I see a little improvement in his world of acceptance...emphasis on little.

  My hope is he will grow as close as he was with Payton.

Who we still miss so very much.

So while she makes herself at home...

I truly am grateful for my husband
dismissing my moment of insanity
and supporting me with our
newest family member.

Grace

For it is by grace you have been saved,

through faith--and this not from yourselves,

 it is the gift of God--

Ephesians 2:8

Christmas Day with 4 generations

Celebrate!