Over the past couple of weeks, Anna made her first Easter cards for her grandparents. She really enjoyed coloring and putting stickers on the cards. I also wanted to include a couple pics & these are the ones they got. She is looking so grown up!

Yesterday we decided to spend Good Friday at the beach. It was a beautiful day out, just a bit windy. Anna spend most of the day with her bucket & shovel. Who knew that would keep her so occupied!

Dan and I have been looking to rent for a good few months now. Rentals are hard to come by and you just have to find them through word of mouth. And God has blessed us with this home that is the same cost as what we pay now, but it is much bigger and newer. We are just growing out of the house we live in now rapidly and it is time. We will be moving to Zolfo Springs which is 3 miles south of Wauchula, right across from the park that we like to go to. It has a much nicer yard and even the bonus of an orange & grapefruit tree!!! Although it's still only 2 bedroom, there is so much more room and storage. We feel so blessed that this has worked out and can't wait to get moved. Right now it is looking like it will be the end of May beginning of June. Just thought I'd share the good news.

One Saturday in March we decided to make a trip to the beach for the afternoon. It was such a beautiful, warm day out that we just couldn't resist. The water was still a little cool for swimming but very nice for taking a walk with your feet in the water and looking for shells. It was a nice family outing. Anna loves the beach, although she absolutely did not want anything to do with walking on the sand. It was quite funny.

Coquina Beach

Ahhh....Crab! Only Dan would be brave enough to pick it up.

Not sure if Anna was as impressed the the crab as her daddy :)

It is so nice being only an hour away from the beach so we can just take a day and enjoy God's beautiful creation!

Today in the mail, Dan received a letter stating that he has officially been approved of being a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America! So he shall be expecting his new green card that will only require renewal every 10 years. We are so thankful to have this taken care of and having one less thing to worry about.

A couple of weeks ago Anna wore her first pigtail! It makes her look so adorable and all grown up. Although it is quite a challenge to get it in, I've found that doing it while she's watching one of her favorite shows Sesame Street makes it much easier :)

I was able to hang out with my very best friends while I was home. It was so good to see them & to hang out with them. It's few and far between that we all can get together, and I can't wait until we can do it again!

Lydia & Kendra

Me & Emily

Lydia, Me, Kendra, & Emily :)