The Patio-Part 2

The Patio-Part 1

We all went out to Heather's in-laws to go hang out at their patio. It's more than a patio really. Beautiful stone paths, several waterfalls, ponds with fish, elevated walkways, and several huge gazebos. There are close to 1,000 azaleas planted out there and they were all blooming and beautiful. Jack, the girls, and Murry Catherine had a blast running all over and exploring. We took a picnic lunch and had a great time. People come from all over to have pictures made out there. It is gorgeous!

The girls and Murry Catherine taking a ride. They think they are as big as she is.

Stan, Heather and the girls.

Easter Weekend in Winona

The kids and I went to Winona on Friday for the Easter weekend. Stephen was rounding so he couldn't make it. We went to the new park on Friday, played in the backyard and had a great time. As always, the kids were the center of attention and got pretty much whatever they wanted. But shouldn't it be that way at the grandparents' house?

After the park we went to Sonic for slushes. We drank them on the patio-the wind almost blew us away and Kate nearly escaped into the parking lot, but all in all, it was lots of fun.

Jack has never, ever liked to wear hats or sunglasses. Hats are usually still a no-go but he was all about some sunglasses this weekend. After Heather told him they looked like golfer sunglasses, he LOVED them.

Harding Academy Easter Hat Parade

The annual Easter hat parade and egg hunt were at Jack's preschool last Thursday. They were able to have it outside this year since the weather was pretty. His hat was pretty much an exact replica of last year's. There's not much else you can do for a little boy Easter hat. We had fun and in my opinion, Jack was the cutest boy there!

My sweet little boy all grown up.
Corey, Jack, and Ashley ready to start the hunt.



Kate tries to get in on the action.

Jack gives Kate a little help up.

Kate and the Purse

Kate ALWAYS has her little purse with her. Reminds me of a little old lady.

Ella With Attitiude

Hugging

The girls, Kate especially, love to hug each other these days. Ella wasn't in the mood for hugging but Kate didn't care. She just chased her down.
She caught her!! Wish I had their faces but it's sweet anyway don't ya think?

Sweet, sassy Kate.

Ditup Ella

Kate is having some nap issues lately-meaning she doesn't want to nap. Which makes her a very grouchy little girl. Ella, on the other hand, loves her naps. So yesterday after listening to Kate screech and scream for a while, I finally got her up so she wouldn't wake Ella. I thought I had shut the girls' door but I hadn't and found this. Kate was saying, " ditup, ditup, ditup" to Ella and sticking her hands through the rails patting Ella.

Kate thought maybe a golf ball would be a nice gift for sister.

A Moment of Cooperation

Ella, The Naked Jumper

We have a picture of Jack that is almost identical to this one.