back home, happy easter (two days ago), and a giveaway!

we are back from our quick trip to indiana for the Easter holiday.
we drove in the car waaayyyy too long,

we ate waaayyyy too much food,
and made lots and lots of  great memories!

i took time to reflect on the real meaning of Easter (thank you Jesus for conquering death and dying for my sins!),

but we of course also did the decorating of eggs, easter egg hunts, and eating of a truckload of candy, too.

my sisters, emily and gretchen helped Sister paint her first ever Easter eggs!

there was lots of "oohing and ahhing" over Brother's head improvements (if you don't know what i'm talking about, find out more about his condition and surgery, here.)

got to see my bff, chelsea (from Nesting Time) and we cuddled each other's babies.  so fun!

 

a trip to the farm wouldn't be complete without a "bobcat" ride from Papa.  (Claire even got in on it this time!)

can you believe that this is the only picture i got of her pretty dress?  bad, mommy!

four generations! (my grandma, Esther, me, my dad, and Brother)

10 hour drive home.......

hope your Easter was a blessed one as well~!

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now, on to the giveaway!
yes, i said, giveaway!
it is my first one ever!

my sister, emily (i introduced you to her before) made this quaint little beauty and i am just dying to give it away to one of my loyal readers!

all you have to do to enter the necklace giveaway is leave a comment telling me about which piece of jewelry you own that you can't live without and why. (1 entry)

for additional entries (up to 5 more):

1.  become a follower of milestones & memories  (and tell me in a comment)

2.  like the milestones and memories page on facebook (and tell me in a comment)

3.  tweet or facebook about this giveaway (and tell me in a comment)

you can copy and paste this if it makes it easier for you:  

    { Head on over to milestones and memories for a chance to win a great rosette necklace! http://milesandmems.blogspot.com }

4.  grab my button and post or blog about my giveaway (and tell me in a comment)

make sure you leave your email address in the comment or have a link to your website or email through your profile so that i can contact you if you win!

the giveaway will close at 11:59pm on may 5th.  the lucky winner will be announced on friday, may 6!

GOOD LUCK