my all

Let me start this by saying, I fail Christ everyday. There is not a day that goes by that I don't sin. I know, I know no one is perfect (For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23). I often feel like there is so much more that I should do to serve Jesus. Sure, I go to church every week, read/study scriptures daily, sing in the choir, work with the youth group, etc., but is that my all? Really?

 He truly gave His ALL for ME. Everything He could give He gave for you and me. I feel so unworthy of such love, mercy, and grace. Especially when I consider what give Him in return.  The inkling of time I give Him each week is NOTHING compared to His gift. I want to give my all for Christ---I want to enter His kingdom someday and hear "well done" from Him. I pray that each day I would grow closer in my walk with the Lord and that He would draw me so close to Him that all I can feel is His love surrounding me.

Are you giving Christ your all? What areas in your life need to change/improve in order to give your very best to Jesus?

It's Springtime in Tennessee....

Things I love about spring

• sunshine--good riddence cloudy, dreary days--hello sweet sunshine
• the smell of fresh cut grass
• the look of said grass
• flip flops and sandles
• Mr. Lane's nice tan starts to appear(yeah, I am totally jealous)
• taking Macy for walks/runs (she has become a pro)
• dddddollywood (cheesy, i know)
• flowers
• trees in bloom
• opening all the windows in the house and letting the fresh air in

My World Wednesdays.....

a few daffodils blooming in my dad's front yard

i love spring!!

It's Springtime in Tennessee....

The weather has been so nice here the last couple of weeks. We have been having temps in the upper eights--15-20* higher than the average. So we have seen much evidence that spring has arrived!! I love spring time! It is like a fresh start!! Here is the weeping cherry tree in our front yard. Isn't she a beauty? :) 

We mulched last week so everything is nice and fresh! Mr. Lane's grass has come in really nice this year too! We have just enjoyed being able to get out of the house and take advantage of these warm days. 

Bibles, Bunnies, and Babies, oh my!! Easter recap...

We had a really great Easter! It started out with a wonderful morning service! (not that I am partial to the pastor or anything) :) Then we had a great Easter dinner (again, not that I am partial to the cook). My MIL made a wonderfully, yummy meal. She knows her daughter-in-law too well! She made my FAVORITE chicken EVER!! Love.that.woman. 

See doesn't that make your mouth water!!!

along with some of this yummy goodness :)

one tradition that we always carry on is that we buy MIL a chocolate bunny each Easter

here he is----this is before is eye sockets were plucked out by a sweet little MIL :)

poor bunny big ears--his little eyes didn't stand a chance---I bet he never saw it coming (pun intended) :)

After dinner I went to see a certain sweet little boy and to take him some goodies! 

I tried to have a little outdoor photo session but trying to keep a 22 mo old in one place for any length of time is nearly IMPOSSIBLE!! I did get a couple of good ones though...

isn't he a sweetie! love that smile--makes my day!

We had a truly blessed Easter that we finished off with Communion at church.   As I reminded our little Sunday school class so many times---Jesus did not stay dead!! He is alive!! Isn't that wonderful news!It was a wonderful time to reflect on what Christ did for us on the cross so many years ago--I may never fully understand the depth of His love for me, but I am so thankful for it. 

He is Risen!!

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6