Baby Briggs

While in Ohio over Easter, I was able to 

snuggle with our friends new little bundle and snap a few photos. 

This family is just adorable. 

   Baby Briggs Leo

 A little Easter Bunny

 Brigg's Momma is a Optometrist, so its only fitting that 

this little boy have his own line of glasses already. 

 Is there anything sweeter?  

They are so tiny at 1 1/2 weeks.

 Briggs looks alot like his daddy.

This is one cool babe. 

Hey you, you're a child in my head

You haven't walked yet

Your first words have yet to be said

But I swear you'll be blessed

--Elton John "Blessed"

Congratulations Ann Rea and Keith! 

Briggs is a cutie. 

Nothing like that new baby smell

...until there is a poopy! 

Easter Eggs and Bunny Ears

It's Wednesday and the kid's still have not 

finished eating their Easter basket candy yet.  

The hollow chocolate Easter bunnies are down 

to just their feet.  

(Ears are ALWAYS first!)

We spent Easter back in Ohio.  

It's always good to see all the grandparents, cousins, 

and extended family. 

We've been counting down the days to go to Ohio for the last couple weeks. 

I don't know if it was anticipation of seeing family or 

the guarantee of candy on Easter morning! 

I am glad we didn't color Easter eggs before we got there, 

because both Grandma Pam and Grandma Judy had that planned. 

The weather was absolutely wonderful. 

We even colored eggs outside at Grandma Pam's.

{Will, Bubba and Faith}

Everyone was excited for the Easter Bunny! 

Of course, Easter is not complete without Easter Egg hunts. 

Rosie was so excited to graduate to hiding the eggs this year.  

She does need some guidance for next year.  Mommy 

had to go digging in the thorny Barberry bushes to get a few that she "threw" in there.

{Grandma Judy and the grandkids -- minus 2} 

{birdwatching with Uncle Neil}

On Sunday morning, the kids were not disappointed with the Easter Bunny. 

Lil Miss couldn't wait to dive into her chocolate bunny! 

In our Easter Best! 

When we took Grandma Judy's annual Easter Picture with the kids 

she ended up with a halo on her head.  I love this picture, even if the lighting is bad. 

We enjoyed the Easter weekend.  

Time with family and friends. 

Remembering that Jesus died so we may be saved. 

Clap along if you feel Happiness is the truth

I have got the song "Happy" in my head. 

It is such a catchy tune!

We listen to it in the morning before while we are getting ready for school

and it puts a big old smile on our faces. 

Let's get Happy! 

These kids make me happy! 

{ Gigi }

{ Rosie }

{ My girls}

{ Lil Miss and her Vogue Poses}

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

{ Bubba }

A glimpse of spring to come

Oh, it is in the 20s this morning. 

I just let the dogs out and I need to put on another layer.  

Just a couple days ago, the kids were running around in shorts 

asking when they can go swimming.  

Mother Nature is a trickster. 

I am reliving the last week today and the warm sunny weather 

that I so desperately want back! 

We made our inaugural visit to the zoo last week. 

Not all the animals were out, but we got to feed the ducks, see the giraffes, 

hear the lions roar, and see some very rambunctious monkeys. 

My favorite animal, the giraffe, is so amazing to watch! 

Lil Miss' favorite part of the zoo is the train. 

Choo- Choo

Sidewalk chalk season has started.  

Our driveway is a burst of color in little random drawings.  

The kids have already put my talents to the test with 

their chalk requests. 

"Mom, make Rupunzel!"

Mom, draw a zoo with monkeys"

Mom, draw a castle."

The kid's also get room to draw. 

Gigi put her solar system knowledge to the test 

and drew the sun and all the planets in order. 

Nothing is more fun than exploring more of the city 

we live in with the kids.  

{Band pavillion}

{Skywalk}

The grand opening for the Science Center at the Putnam 

Museum was this past weekend, so we spent a couple hours 

exploring. 

We all enjoy sunglass weather.

And don't forget cookouts with friends! 

Spring also brings Easter and Easter Egg hunts.  

We did our part and participated in our church's egg hunt this Sunday. 

There were alot of eggs, and alot of kids so it was more of a speed egg retrieval 

than a egg "hunt".  

We will get more egg hunts in this weekend with both sides of the family. 

Spring will return and we will finally see our tulips bloom, 

and open up our windows and doors once again. 

For now I just have to hold off Nate a couple more 

nights, so he doesn't get the electric blanket out ad put it on the bed again.