The Barton Family Blog

These beautiful tutus came from Maga just in time for Easter!  The photo shoot wasn't our happiest moment in history... But the photo are so cute, once again, it was worth it!  And the aftermath.... And... We quickly ditched the idea of a cousins photo shoot....! Sometimes in all the flurry of preparation on Sunday mornings, it's tough to make it to church in good moods, minus fighting, and focused on God.  But I was reminded Easter morning.... That our focus HAS to stay in the right place. Jesus is risen from the grave!!! All this dressing up and photo shoots CAN NOT take our eyes off the real reason for Easter!  The gravity of Easter hits me right where it should. The brutal death that my savior died on the cross. The pain and suffering he carried for me. It is a precious and sacred thing.  Don't let me forget all that Jesus went through for me. I am forgiven.  And for that I am so very grateful. 

We had lovely weather and a nice visit with my parents and Inlaws on Mother's Day!  Last year we took these: (Father's Day) & wanted to continue the tradition! Photos like these are such treasures!!! And I am sooo glad we work through the struggles and make sure we take them!!!  (Johnny had to work! Waaahhhh!!) Paga & Maga with 5 of their 7 grand kids! Papa & Nonnie with their 7 grand kids (4 adopted! The adopted grand kids outnumber the bio grands!)  We are so blessed to have family close!! We don't take it for granted. We love you guys!!!!  O... I almost forgot! My sister and her kids were there... O! And my other sister... We took pics but didn't love any of them. I'll post one anyway... For memories :)  And this one is cute of my sis & her kiddos!  And we can't forget the monthly Koa & Brock  pic! Happy May!!!!!