Matt's Dad is off of the ventilator!!

Matt's dad is off of the ventilator! He is doing really well. Thank you for your prayers and love!

Update and Many Thanks!

Thank you all for your prayers and support! Matt's dad seems to be doing much better. The doctors have pretty much ruled out a stroke causing the seizure activity which is a PRAISE! They were weaning him off of the ventilator, but at one point last night he stopped breathing. So, this is a set back, and I am not sure exactly what it means. So, we ask you to continue to pray and lift up Hal! Thanks so much, friends!

Please Pray

Matt's dad, Hal, is in the hospital right now. Early this morning, he went into respiratory failure. The doctors think that he had a seizure, but are unsure what caused it. They are running tests right now. Pray for God's healing and for peace for Matt's mom and his family. Thanks so much!

Better Late Than Never...

to share with you about our Easter celebration! I love Easter because it is about the resurrection of our Savior! So, really....it is good to focus on Jesus rising again on other days besides Easter. That was all part of my plan (to post this late so we could have a belated reminder. =))

Matt, Maggie, and I got back from the beach Saturday night before Easter. We got up and went to church and then ate a delicious lunch at my parents. Side note: Only my mom can come in from out of town late Saturday evening, go to the grocery store, and then serve a wonderful meal to 15+ people. Oh, to be like her one day!

We had a great time eating, visiting, and, of course, having an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. We missed Bradley being there but didn't feel too bad for him since he spent the day at the Masters. Taylor came so at least we got his "better half." Plus, Kerri came which was an added bonus. Happy Late Easter! He has risen for us!

Litchfield with the Olivers!

Mimi, Maggie, and I headed down to the beach first. After that, the doors were revolving with people coming in and out. Bradley and Taylor ("B" and "Tay" in Maggie talk) were there for Sunday and Monday night. Lauren, Campbell ("Bellbell"), and "Emmy" were there for Tuesday and Wednesday night. And then, Papa and Matt came down for Thursday through Saturday! We had such a great time!

The weather was not ideal, but we enjoyed a lot of indoor activities. Then, when the temperature rose just a bit, we headed out to the pool and ocean. Maggie loved the water (even though her lips turned blue from the cold). She even face planted a couple of times in the ocean. Didn't bother her a bit! She stood back up smiling. I now know one other thing that Maggie gets from her mother (besides her hair)...her love for water!

Happy Birthday, Grandphal "Pal"!

Maggie decided to help Pal decorate his card a little bit more.

Yummy cake!

Nana Sue teaching Maggie to play the piano.

Matt trying on the bunny ears!

Maggie copying her daddy. I think that they are slightly cuter on her...sorry Matt.

Happy, Happy Birthday to Grandphal!

Matt's dad's birthday was April 3rd, and boy did we celebrate! Matt's mom made a delicious spread of pork tenderloin, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, green beans, and a wonderful dessert! Can you tell that I am pregnant and thoroughly enjoyed the food? =) Maggie, as usual, loved spending time with Nana and Pal. She helped Pal open his gifts and entertained all of the family. It was so fun celebrating Pal's life, and showing him how much we all love him.

Easter Egg Hunt

Last Saturday, Mimi, Maggie, and I went to an Easter Egg Hunt at Kids Planet. I think all of Greer was there. In fact, we ran into one of my friends, Mandi, and her sweet little boy, Rafe. It was fun to see them for a little while.

Maggie loved all of the activities, and I think she did pretty well hunting eggs for the very first time. She found three eggs! Rafe shared a couple of his eggs with Maggie which was appreciated greatly. Overall, Maggie's first Easter Egg Hunt was a success!

Maggie and Mommy gearing up for the hunt!

Maggie enjoying the bubbles.

Hunting our eggs.

Mimi, Maggie, and Mommy

Mandi, Rafe, Ashley, Maggie

Rafe and Maggie check out their treasures.




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