Dress: INC International Concepts {on sale} | Shoes: INC, Jessica Simpson or Steve Madden | Handbag: INC {on sale} | Earrings: INC, only sold in-store @ Macy’s, other options: Alex, Dani, and Elle | Bracelets: Stone, this Black Bead one is ON SALE for only $4.39, and love this Kate Spade, which is also ON SALE |  Ring: INC | Lipstick: Up The Amp | Lip Pencil: Magenta | Perfume: Black + White

Good Morning! Wow, did the weekend go by fast, or what? I hope it was a good one for you and your loved ones. For us, it was busy .. but enjoyable. Friday evening, we went out with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Amy … along with my dad and his wife. It’s always a good time. Nothing beats hanging out with family. Saturday, our church hosted an Easter ‘EGGstravaganza’ for the kids. It was such a great event. There were inflatables, games, a story of Jesus’s resurrection, and lots & lots of Easter candy. I even indulged in a mini bag of ‘Peanut Butter M & M’s’  … gosh, I love those. I had done a good, intense Saturday morning workout, so I figured it couldn’t hurt, right? Anybody else do that? Tell yourself you worked hard, so you earned it. Peanut Butter M & M’s and Butterfingers are a true weakness for me. Did you know that now they have Butterfinger Eggs? Like Reese’s Eggs, which also are a weakness, everything else is eggs these days: Snickers Eggs, Twix Eggs, Butterfinger … candy marketing at its finest. Saturday afternoon, we colored & decorated Easter eggs. You never seem to get too old to enjoy that tradition.

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and Chloe waved palms at both morning church services. In the evening, our church had their Easter Concert – Night Of Worship. Chloe, along with the other children choirs, sang. Our Worship Band, Adult Choir and Orchestra, as well as the Handbell Choir, also performed. Wow, so much talent … amazing!!! I can not stress enough how powerful our services are. If you live local, I would like to personally invite you to visit our church, Central Church of the Nazarene, this week for the Easter services being offered. Whether or not you are seeking God’s word, take a leap of faith and come to one or ALL of the services throughout the week. There truly are great things happening in our troubled Flint, Michigan because of Central Church. If you can make it Sunday, I promise you a joy-filled morning celebrating new life, hope, and the power of Jesus Christ. Central Church would love to have you! You NEED to be there!

“God doesn’t want something from us, He simply wants us.” ~ C.S. Lewis

Come as You Are!!!

If you do visit Central Church this Easter Sunday, some additional information: There is Children’s Church available during both 9:30 & 11:00 services, as well as Nursery for ages 0-4. If you choose to use these resources, there will be plenty of people at ALL entrances of the building to help guide you on where to take your children. The care staff, as well as the security system at Central Church is astounding. Plan on getting there early. There is parking on both the east & west side of the church. If you are running late and have trouble finding available parking spots, you can take advantage of parking at Baker College (just down from, and across the church) and riding the shuttle. You will be dropped off at the church entrance and returned to your car after either service. The shuttle bus will run continuously from 8:30 -12:30. Hope to see you there!

Well, I’ve shared enough about my weekend. How was yours? Do you have any big plans for Easter? Traveling to visit family? Any warm weather vacations? Whatever your week and weekend plans consist of, I hope it’s a safe and fulfilling one! May you be bold, be beautiful, and be blessed during this Holy Week!