Dara Maclean and Casting Crowns Acoustic Concert

Well we finally took the girls to their first concert. They were both so excited to be there! We could not have picked a better concert. Dad Maclean and Casting Crowns delivered an amazing acoustic show. The talent in the room was incredible and the praise to the Lord was something that I will never forget. 

 Miss Dara Maclean singing some of her hits "Suitcases" and "Free".

 Casting Crowns

This Christian group is so talented and in touch with the Lord. They told stories about how they came to be together, where the name came from, some background behind the songs, and other personal stories. You really felt like they were your friends and you were just having some praise time together. The most interesting thing to me was that several of the members of Casting Crowns are in ministry positions at their own church Sunday through Wednesday so they only have concerts Thursday - Saturday. Each Saturday night at the close of their concert they get on planes to travel home to be present at their churches to minister on Sunday morning. They believe that is their first calling. Amazing! What a wonderful group of God led people! If you ever have a chance to catch a concert, especially the acoustic one, don't walk- run to get tickets. They sang some of my favorites; "If We are the Body", "East to West", "Delivered", and "Praise You in this Storm" just to name a few.

At the end of the night we all left the auditorium with hearts filled with praise and gratitude. This was the perfect first concert for the girls. Thank you Dara Maclean and Casting Crowns for sharing your gifts with us.

Express 2013

Well, over the past month softball has been in full swing for Kaylee. This is by far her favorite time of year because softball is her favorite sport. Once again, Cary is one of her coaches and this year they have moved to the select team category so the competition is more challenging which is good. I believe they are the only team playing that is not a year round select team. We have only played a few games but so far we are holding our own with a record of 2-2. All the girls on the team are super sweet and seem to really love the game.

 Kaylee is playing in the position of catcher this year and she loves it. Our girl likes to be where all the action is when she plays. By the second game of the season she was calling pitches for the pitcher without Cary even realizing she could do that. She told him she could tell where the girls batting were swinging and standing so she knew which pitch would strike her out. What?? That is so over my non-sports brain. Needless to say, she is having a great season so far.

Here is our all star making a great catch. I love to watch her doing something that she loves so much. Thank you Lord for the joy that Kaylee gets out of softball and time with her friends. 

Happy Easter 2013

Well, once again another holiday snuck up on us. As usual, Cary was in the middle of tax season so my parents graciously came to our house to celebrate the festivities with us. We had a wonderful time together filled with church, an Easter Egg hunt, shopping, a date night with friends, and a home cooked lunch for Easter. I am so thankful for our Savior and the gift of family.

 Campbell, Papa, Kaylee, & Nana

 Our silly girls!

 Our family

The girls after their Easter Egg hunt. They wanted to just hunt eggs at home this year. I think they have figured out that way they get more candy and do not have to fight anyone except each other. At the end of the day we were all thankful for our time together.