April 24 - Easter Sunday

My mom bought an embroidery machine a few weeks ago and her first project was monogrammed Easter outfits for the grandkids. They turned out so cute. Here is Goggy with her neatly labeled grandchildren.

I took so many photos today that I was exhausted. I just wanted one shot of my girls together looking at the camera and not screaming. I failed, but I had some success with individual shots. Here are a few of my favorites.



After our first unsuccessful photo shoot, the girls hunted for eggs in the back yard.


Here they are checking out their loot. We need Ewan and Lucy to take part next year. There were way too many goodies for just two girls.

I tried again for a shot of everyone together. This pretty much sums up my efforts.

This was the closest I got to a good shot. I think I promised them a trip to the moon and a pony to get these smiles. Clearly, that didn't work for Lucy.

Snuggling with Goggy after an exhausting day in front of mommy's camera.

On this day in 2009, we toured Cagle's Dairy farm with our friends the Hearns.

April 23 - Cupcakes, Kitty Cats, and Easter Eggs

Lila and Nellie have so much fun at my parents' house. They're always up to some adventure. This morning their cat Spot climbed a tree for a reprieve from their loving, so they spent several minutes coaxing her down.

This photo is deceptive. While it appears that they were helping her down, that is not the case. She jumped down and they played with her for a while then tried to put her back in the tree which is what is going on here. Poor kitty.

The girls helped my mom make cupcakes. Well, they helped lick the batter.

Good ole Goggy made both chocolate and vanilla. What a grandmother!

Next up, decorating Easter eggs! Here's Nellie hard at work on one of her eggs.

Pretty colors! Note Lila's orange hand.

We skyped Rick in on the fun since he always enjoys egg decorating.

After the eggs were done, we decorated the bunny cupcakes.

Mom bought the girls these matching polka dot outfits. I was excited to finally have something matching for all three of them. Despite being mostly white, they survived egg dying and cupcake decorating with no major stains. It was truly an Easter miracle.

My brother John came over this afternoon, and we had a fun afternoon and evening hanging out with him. The girls love their Junkle (Uncle John), but we all missed Aunt Karen who had to work. The girls really wanted to see her belly with their new baby cousin growing inside!

The Easter Goggy decided to go ahead and give the kids their goody baskets this afternoon.

She scored big with Nellie and Lila by giving them cheerleader Barbies and nail polish!

We closed out this very busy day with a bath together.

On this day in 2009, Aunt Miriam showed the girls her engagement photo slideshow.

On this day in 2010, we had a pajama party with our friends.

April 22 - Good Friday

Rick woke up sick and feverish this morning, so the girls and I sadly left him at home and headed out to my parents' house for Easter weekend without him. I was nervous about how Lucy would handle the trip, but it ended up being a smooth ride. Here she is with my dad after we arrived.

We also got the treat of seeing my great-aunt Janie this afternoon. Janie is my grandfather Summers' sister. Lucy Jane's middle name is a nod to the line of Janes on both sides of our family, so it was special for her to get to meet the only one still living that shares her name.

My mom's new batch of chicks is feathering up nicely and getting closer to providing us with yummy eggs.

Sunsets are always magnificent on the farm.

My mom on her porch swing with the grandkids. This is a great place to watch the sunsets and soothe fussy babies.

On this day in 2006, we flew back to Atlanta from Las Vegas. Here is Lila on the plane.

On this day in 2009, Rick and the girls got some lap time in the new green room.