The Growing Caldwell Family

We left the lake and headed to church to bring Sarah Graves to leave for mission trip in Kentucky. This was her first time going on mission trip and we have heard wonderful things about the experienc They stayed at a church and Sarah Graves' group worked at a day camp. She met sweet kids and gained an understanding of what life is like for some families.  They. went on a couple of outings in the evenings, one to see a Bats baseball game and another to visit Churchhill Downs. We picked her up and she was very happy to see her brother!  

 Every six years there is a choir tour referred to as Mystery Tour since the kids (and parents) have no idea where they are going! We dropped her off super early and stalked facebook for clues about where she might be going!  As Ms. Kim gave her talk before they left, parents listened in and I love how she explained that they are representing not only our church, but Jesus in the world and need to behave that way.  Lovie was tracking her watch and could see them heading to Florida, Ft. Lauderdale to be exact! Yes, they spent a day at Universal Studios! There were stops in Charleston and Savannah They also went to Virginia Beach Stop at an alpaca farm! In addition to singing, Sis played the flute in the ensemble.  We thoroughly enjoyed their homecoming concert too!

Charlie took part in another great Tomorrow's Promise performance, Nic at Night! Lovie said it was the best one yet! Ms. Kim and the choir helpers do a phenomenal job helping the kids do well and keeping it fun! Charlie went after a small part knowing that he was already busy with track and baseball. He did a great job with his small part and was great in the chorus! Proud of him for balancing choir with his other commitments and keeping a good attitude for all of it!  

We did a lot to make Easter feel celebrated and to remind ourselves that life on earth is not the end. Losing two wonderful grandparents makes us all the more aware of how fleeting life is and how there is much to look forward to with Jesus.  We love to dye Easter eggs, but don't care for eating boiled eggs. So, Charlie helped me out by blowing out the egg so that we could bake with the eggs and still dye the shells.  Doughnuts to get energized for egg dyeing! One thing we didn't anticipate is that a hollow egg does not sink down in the dye. Still fun to dye the eggs, but a little more work! Nay organized an egg hunt for eggs filled with money! Charlie made this yummy chocolate bark that he swirled fun colors in.  Sissy made some Easter JELL-O jigglers! Silly girl heading off to softball! Easter morning started early as we got ready and looked at baskets before call time for the sunrise service. Hanging out while God's Light sets up for the service.  Sissy did a grea...