Easter 2011

There's so much to say about Easter - in it's most unfiltered pure form it's the day of our risen Lord, Jesus, the day on which his victory transformed God's relationship with man...forever. Easter has become such a celebration of pastel-colored eggs and fabricated fluffy bunnies, and for what? Sure it's fun dying and hunting eggs, and we had a great time, but what is that really all about? I am not sure when our culture chose to transform the most important day of Christianity into another sales gimmick, but I do know this, as we continue to grow as a family, we definitely want to make Christ the forefront of our Easter celebrations. It doesn't mean we will be kneeling at an alter for 24 hours on Easter or wearing pretty pink suits with matching hats - it means that we will FIRST honor our Lord, and then enjoy what He has given us with the people we love most. It should be a day to celebrate the freedom Christ has given us through his death, burial and resurrection - Lord, let the Brown's make you proud!

So, here are a few of our enjoyments today - it truely was a blessed time, and a time of great joy! Thanks Jesus!

I'm Baa-ack!

Welp, after 4 months in retirement from my blog, I am happy to announce I am coming out of retirement to dive back into the wonderful world of blogging! lol





I had resigned from my comfortable Blogspot to take a break and evaluate what I was sharing, how I was sharing, and what the future held. Phil and I tossed and turned on a book idea, being approached with a contest opportunity by Lucid Books. After evaluation and much procrastination, we came to the conclusion that we really weren't ready yet. So in time, hope that it will come to fruition. Maybe one day it's in the cards, but for now, hey, this'll do!





So, let me catch you up. We have been chasing, and I do mean chasing, a spunky little girl around for the last four months. She's quite the actress and artist and loves loves loves the outdoors. She is a chatter-box and super independent - have no idea where she gets those qualities from...whose kid is she anyway!? :) Phil has been really busy as well, and praise God, has had some huge progress with his business 1Way Designs and also in his ministry at New Hope and beyond (you gotta say that like Buzz Lightyear does on Toy Story...beyooooond!). And, me, well, let's just say not much has changed, but I've for sure been so happy and joyous - hence the renewal of my blog. Phil and I have also embarked on a fitness and "get healthy" journey, which I must report, as much of a struggle as it is, it is also a huge feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction to know you can make it through the day without a cookie or a brownie! Or maybe just without a cookie?





So, details of all this and more to come, but if you're reading this ... welcome back! Muah!