Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Events

Another fun Easter has come and gone. We started out with a double blessing. One was for my mom to help her with their new calling, which, as most probably heard during General Conference, my dad was called as a General Authority for our church so they're moving out of the country again, this time to Guatemala on August 1. Quite a big change for our family, so we're spending as much time together as possible right now to soak up all the time we have together. The reality of it all is sinking in more and more. While we feel extremely blessed for this opportunity they'll have to serve the Lord and are very proud of them, we also know the effect it will have on all of us. After all, we didn't move to Texas for the cool summers! :) Anyway, after that we blessed Ben and Emily's new baby. Then, we had our traditional Martino family egg hunt and hot dog roast out at the Ranch and followed by a fun, relaxing afternoon at Nana and Pop's of climbing Pop's "waterfall", riding the go-cart, etc. The weather couln't have been more perfect.
 

 

 

 
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7 comments:

Karly said...

OH BOY! I wondered if that was your dad! I knew there couldn't be too many Martinos. That is so exciting for your family.. And all the blessings you will receive. My dad was a mission president for three years. ANYWAY good luck to them and waay cute easter dresses!

Jennie said...

What cute Easter outfits the children have on. We loved spending the weekend with you all and love you to pieces!

Anonymous said...

Wow you got all four of your chldren to smile for a picture...that is pretty amazing! Glad that you have been able to soak up all the time that you can with your parents...they will be missed by all.

Jill T said...

Fun Easter! Karina, I've been thinking about you and your mom. You sound very upbeat in your post...I'll always remember Brett's comment in Jerusalem about your umbilical cord stretching across the ocean. I know it's tough for you to be apart. You will all do great, I'm sure! Darling family!

Emily said...

Your kids look great! I didn't know Mom got a blessing on Saturday~someone will have to tell me about it. Glad you all had such a great weekend!

kim said...

That picture of your kids is SO cute - especially of Sydney (the little doll)! We had fun with you all this weekend.

Jenn S. said...

Ahh, Karina, I hadn't heard! Wow - Guatemala?! My friend Natalie's In-laws are also GA in that area - small world. So far away, but what a wonderful blessing for your whole family. :)

We miss you! Let's get together soon okay? Let me know when you guys are available to play okay?

xoxo
j.

PS - Darling pictures of the fam at Easter - so cute!