Easter 2011

We had a low key Easter around here.  We went to church and then had brunch at a little restaurant in downtown Wylie.  The kids were pretty good at lunch and then we all came home and took naps!  Can't remember the last time that happened!! :)  Here are some pics from our quiet day.

The kids checking out their Easter baskets.

Eli loves his recorder.

Attempting to get a decent picture before church.  Sister was not in a picture taking mood at all. 

This is what she does when she doesn't want to stand up.  She must have some serious stomach muscles because she does this a lot and for long periods of time.

Finally standing so you can (sort of) see her dress.

Same face.  It was about to pour down rain so the sky was pretty dark.

Sister still not wanting her picture taken but Eli smiling nicely for the camera.  This is opposite of normal.

My big boy!

Sweet

Sister stopped fussing long enough to stand for this shot.

She was much happier after her nap!  Notice her after nap hair. :)

This one is from my phone so the quality is not great, but they are actually both smiling so it's the best one of the two of them together.  They are on the porch of the restaurant downtown.  I just love the chair!

Virginia Trip

Last weekend I traveled to Virginia with my mom and dad to visit family and celebrate my cousins wedding.  It was the first time I was away from Jillian but she and brother did great!  I took LOTS of pictures but here are a few.

On Friday we had a great lunch at the Victorian Station Tea Room to honor Jacci and her wedding party.

Jeri, Jacci (the bride), and me.

The bridesmaids.

Mom and Mary Sue.  They have been friends forever!

Saturday morning we had breakfast at Cracker Barrell with an assortment of family.  James, Brennan, Me, Aunt Jana, DeAnn, Mom, & Dad.

Mom and Dad before the wedding.

The cake!

Party favors!

The first dance.  Beautiful!

Daddy daughter dance.

Lots of dancing going on! :)

Me and Jeri.

Mama and daughters dancing!

Me with the bride.

Running to their car while being showered with the classic bird seed.  We almost got showered on for real.  There were terrible storms and tornados that night.

Sunday morning we went to visit my grandfather.  He doesn't really remember us but stilll likes to visit.

Mom at the end of Aunt Jana's pier.

Siblings.  Aunt Jana, Uncle Michael, and Mom.

Me with my cousin Jessica.  She turned fifteen while we were there and, as you can see, she is almost as tall as me.  She is also a superstar basketball player.  Maybe she will go to Baylor!! :)

Aunt Jana, Jessica, Brennan, and Uncle Brian.

We went to dinner for Jessica's birthday and got a picture of all the cousins that attended (we were missing seven)  Ross, Michael J., Jessica, me, James, and Brennan.

On Monday before heading to the airport, we went down to Virginia Beach for a while.

Mom and Dad.

For the hubby! :)

The beach and boardwalk.  It was Spring Break for some of the kids there.

Mom and Me. :)

I don't think mom could leave without eating on the beach.  Of course, they had seafood.

Me and Mom.

We had a great time and already miss our family!  And the beach!! :)

Cousins who lunch

Aunt Liz invited us over for lunch today.  We had a great time visiting with all our cousins.  Krystyna and Kymberly got to come home early from school and baby Carter was there too!

Jillian eating lunch.

Carter loved his peas.  Jillian loves them too.  I'm not a fan.

Shy Krystyna finishing her homework.  She is such a good student!

Jilllian wouldn't stop playing with the blinds on the back door.

Eli with his favorite toy!  He marches around and pretends he is in a marching band.

Carter is such a good baby.  He just chillled and watched his cousins the whole time.

Sister having her turn with the drum.

He loves football already. :)

Jillian just loves playing with Kymberly.

We attempted to get a good picture of all five cousins.  These are the best ones.  Miss Jillian is being a ham.

Eli walked around with his hand on his hip and talked on the little pink cell phone.  I have no idea where he gets that from. (daddy!) :)

Jilllian already picking up on the cell phone thing too.  Even if she doesn't have a phone, she puts her hand up to her ear and says hello when I'm on the phone.  Silly girl.

We had a great time Aunt Liz!!