Choir Concert at Guardian Angels

Emily had her first concert since joining Choir in January at the Guardian Angel's Assisted Living facility.  They did a "Teddy Bear" and "American Girl Doll" Tea party.  One was at 1:00, the other at 3:00.  I volunteered to host a table, which consisted of my decorating the table, and providing the napkins, tea pot, plates, cups, etc.
It turned out to be a really fun day, and I think she really enjoyed it.  I know we love that her grandparents, aunts/uncle are so supportive of her and the hard work these kids put into these things.  And, Kaitlyn decided she wants to check out the choir, so she may be joining it soon, too!
Here are a few pics of the day~

The centerpiece we chose

getting read to perform

Emily and Snow White (her friend, Brenna)

Miss Emily

Em and Gamma Sandy

Aunt Bonnie, Nelda, Uncle Lionel and Gamma Sandy

Em and a Teddy Bear (her friend, Sarah)

Em in her "era" dress along with her American Girl Doll

Tea anyone?  Kaitlyn, Grandma Peggy, and Aunt Lisa

 

Our Trip to the Wabasha Eagle Center~

Oh, what a fun day it was!  The ride there and the ride home?  Not so much.  But once we got there, we had a really nice time.  The weather was beautiful, the sky blue, and we got up close and personal with some Eagles.  Some of God's majestic creatures.  They are amazing to watch, to listen to, to learn about.
After that, we drove to a small store/BBQ joint called JJ's and ate some BBQ for lunch.  We also went to this huge toy store and each kid picked out one small thing to bring home with them, and we brought home some fudge as well.  It was a great way to spend a day with the kids while they are on Spring Break.  Enjoy the pics, I think they're great!

You lookin at me?

They make this awesome "warning" sound when they see other birds...up to 3 miles away!!

This is the Eagle on the license plates

They don't get their white head until they are 5 years old

What's your wing span??

Eating some rabbit

This one is blind in her left eye

Do you fit in an Eagle's Nest??

The Toy Store

Haha!  So true!

Yep...Caleb LOVED the bathroom.....

Troy in awe of his surroundings...LOL

all 3 in awe of the BBQ joint..haha

I love me some pork!

Our drive home

Be not anxious~

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

I am laying my burdens on you, Lord.  I trust in you.  I know that your love is pure, and your knowledge is far superior to what I know and understand.  My "human" self wants to kick, scream, and be anxious, to find the answers, to know all the answers.  But I have learned, albeit the hard way, that it never works when you do that.

That's why this time, I am leaving my burdens, my fears, my anxious heart in Your hands.
I can't think of a safer place for me to be.

I lift my son to you, Oh Lord.  Protect him, love him, lead him to you.
Bring him to where he needs to be in order for his light to shine.

Amen.