Easter, Spring Break, and Baby D week 11 and 12

The Dickson's had a fabulous Easter. It is so easy to get caught up in finding eggs, getting lots of candy, and even celebrating with family. While all of these are good, fun, things. The real focus should be Jesus. We tried to put Jesus not only first in our lives, but in the center of our lives.... trying to remember that while we are hosting Easter egg hunts,we are presenting the gospel. While we are filling Easter baskets, we are remembering to be filled with the spirit. While we are spending time with family, we are turning people to Jesus by letting him shine through our lives. This year, Jeff had the opportunity to minister to the children of Roanoke. What a special time this was for him, and for our church.

We also spent time at a friends Easter egg extravaganza. She is so heavenly minded and is constantly sharing the gospel at her parties. This is only one of the million things I admire about this sweet, sweet friend. She happens to throw the most awesome parties in town!! 

After Easter, my best friend and I took my sister and her best friend to Chincoteague island. We had a great time for sure.

My papa also celebrated his 80th birthday. We made a fantastic gift. 80 things he taught us about the Lord... complete with the 80 things that he could use on pretty much a weekly basis. He is one of the most amazing men on the earth. God truly blessed our family with a strong leader and a great role model to follow. I feel so blessed to call this man MY papa! 

Last but not least baby D week 11 and 12 :)

WEEK 11:  Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed.Baby's hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under his or her gums, and some of the bones are beginning to harden. Starting to see a little baby bump :)

 

WEEK 12: 

The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his or her toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His or her intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his or her abdominal cavity about now. Your baby is about the size of a lime. Wow. I seriously can't believe I am at the three month mark already. Time sure is flying by!