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Easter, Eggs, & (a taller) Eli

♥ “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” Luke 24:5-6 ♥

My favorite verse of all time is probably that one: A constant reminder that HE is in control and that this life is a precious one…a gift so generously given. He is not dead, He has RISEN! And we shall celebrate HIM today. His life, His death, His resurrection, and His abundant grace!

Today it’s all about family. So let the festivities, fellowship, laughter, and egg hunting begin!

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DIY Cement Easter Eggs

My sister-in-law and I decided to whip up these beauties the other day. Our Easter table is now fully decorated and ready with pastel-colored, farm-fresh eggs…and their cement counterparts to spice things up!

Enjoy this DIY Tutorial on how to make them.

♥ Happy Easter! ♥

Supplies:

1 lb box of Rockite Expansion Cement (makes approx 6-8 eggs depending on their size)

Plastic container

Plastic Spoons or Wooden Sticks to use as mixers

6-8 drained Eggs

Craft knife/Razor blade

Egg crate or Wooden Egg holder

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1. Drain all your eggs by poking a small hole into the top of the egg. Peel away a small opening (almost the size of a dime), to make it easier to pour the cement into. (We recommend you save the yolks and egg whites in the fridge so you can make a breakfast quiche or scramble the next morning. ;))

2. Prop up your eggs inside an egg crate (or use the same fancy one we did!) with the openings facing up.

3. Pour approximately 1/4 cup (enough for 1 egg) of the Rockite Cement into your plastic container and add 1 Tbs of water. Begin mixing your cement, adding 1 Tbs of water at a time until you achieve a honey-like consistency. (I believe it only took 2 Tbs of water total for this 1/4 cup).

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Maternity: Laura Murray

Last month, Laura and I went to the desert to take some secret maternity pictures. But after only a few minutes, the clouds opened up and it rained so hard, we ran to the car for cover. After waiting it out for nearly and hour (telling stories and laughing so hard we cried) and then later, dying of hunger, we decided to leave. And yet, even if I only shot ONE roll, I’m happy for the memories these pictures provide me from that “one time in the desert.” Let’s just say it was SO FUN.

♥ Congratulations my sweet friend! ♥

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