Easter

This morning we got up to watch the sunrise and I shared these scriptures with my children.  Oh, how I love that Christ descended below all things that he might comprehend me and my experiences and needs.  I know he lives!

Doctrine and Covenants section 88:

6 He that aascended up on high, as also he bdescended below all things, in that he ccomprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the dlight of truth;

 7 Which truth shineth. This is the alight of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was bmade.

 8 As also he is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made;

 9 As also the light of the stars, and the power thereof by which they were made;

 10 And the earth also, and the power thereof, even the earth upon which you astand.

 11 And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your aunderstandings;

 12 Which alight proceedeth forth from the presence of God tobfill the immensity of space—

 13 The alight which is in all things, which giveth blife to all things, which is the claw by which all things are governed, even thedpower of God who esitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things.

 14 Now, verily I say unto you, that through the aredemptionwhich is made for you is brought to pass the resurrection from the dead.

 15 And the aspirit and the bbody are the csoul of man.

 16 And the aresurrection from the dead is the redemption of the soul.

spruced up corners

A couple of weekends ago I framed up a spider mum print for a bridal shower because I just couldn’t find anything to buy that I really liked the idea of buying.

framed spider mum print

Once I did that I wanted one for myself.

I also had this amazing letterpress print of the Salt Lake Temple waiting for a frame.

close up of letterpress temple by Cameron Moll

spires

So, this weekend I took a trip to Ikea, framed some prints, and spruced up my mantle and the top of the amoire in my entryway.

new mantle arrangement

new mantle

entry

slipcover sneak peek

The slipcover for my wingback chair has been nearly done for months.  I just need to add ties to the back opening.  Do you think I can get it done this week to show you all?  I hope so.  I have a sweater I need to finish for Eva before she outgrows it.  Maybe I’ll have to save that project for next week when Barry and I travel.

We’re going on a house hunting trip to Washington D.C.  We’re moving there in July.  Have I mentioned that here yet?  Do you think there is such thing as a rental house within a reasonable commute of the Pentagon that will have a big yard, lots of trees, allow us have a dog and chickens, fit 2 parents and 6 kids, and be within our budget?  How do I go about finding such a place?  My main method of house hunting has been craigslist.  That’s how we found a house here in Colorado.  There’s got to be a better way.  A property management company?  A realtor?  Advice anyone?