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Showing posts with label GandG. Show all posts

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Hangin Out

We had such a nice time hanging out & spending time together during Grannie & Grandpa's visit.

Playing ball. Grandpa & Grannie played earlier but I was delivering a meal & missed getting pics.


Elvis at bat.



Sky & the neighbor's dog face off.



Bugs liked using the big, blue ball.


Running the bases.



Grandpa enjoyed spending time with his youngest grandchild.


Princess liked smiling at Grandpa.





Enjoying some homemade ice cream. Thanks, Grannie!


Yum!

Homemade ice cream with hot fudge sauce & lemonade. Dave says every drink looks scrumptious in my giant Coke glass. LOL!

Grannie, Princess, & Sassy


Grannie & Princess have some snuggle time.





Friday, July 17, 2009

BIG SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

The kids had a fantastic surprise this month. My parents were planning to visit my brother at Boot Camp on his weekend pass. Since we are only about 5-6 hours away from the base they decided to fly down & come visit us for a couple of days, drive down to see my brother, then drive back here and visit for a couple more days before flying back to MA. At first we didn't tell the kids b/c things were up in the air. We didn't want to disappoint them if the trip had to be canceled. Then when we knew it was definitely on my Mom wanted to keep the surprise. It was hard keeping the secret from slipping but Dave & I managed to hold it in. The surprise & shock on the kids faces was worth the tongue biting. The day of their arrival I had told the kids I was expecting a delivery. We were all busy cleaning the house so everyone was at their job. I told them I wanted to be the one to answer the door for my delivery. When the doorbell rang I went to the door and then asked the kids if they wanted to see. Of course they did and all came running to the door. (I did this b/c I wanted them all to get the surprise at the same time.) When I opened the door it was hilarious! My Mom & Dad were on one side going nuts and the kids paused for a second before they realized it really was Grannie & Grandpa standing there! They squealed, screamed and ran for hugs. What a fantastic surprise!

The kids seeing G&G on the other side of the door. See my Mom? LOL!



Lots & lots of big hugs!


We can't believe it's you, G&G!



Grannie & Bugs





Sunday, April 19, 2009

Easter Egg Hunt

Tim, Grannie & Grandpa were here for Easter. Everyone but Princess & I went to church and participated in the special service. Our church held services at a large, local hotel. They were anticipating about 5000 people total and our church won't hold that many. As it is we have 3 services Sunday morning and one Sunday night, all the same sermon etc., to accommodate the 3,000 + members & regular visitors. This doesn't even count the holiday visitors which is why the decision was made to have two services at the hotel. Bugs' Sunday school class was still held at the church during the service so Dave dropped him off there. They even had buses to shuttle people from the church to the hotel. Elvis was thrilled to ride a real school bus! Being homeschooled he has never done this and it was quite the adventure for our son. =)


Later around lunchtime Darin came over to join us for Easter dinner & the afternoon. It was nice to all be together again. It was like old times needing an extra table to fit all of us! I enjoyed having our Easter celebration at our new home. A little after lunch we had our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Dave & the girls had filled up the plastic eggs the night before. They each had a specific color and number of eggs to hunt for. WE have found over time that it is much easier to set it up this way as in the excitement the kids often lose count. So by color it is! They each were able to claim 2 yellow eggs as well. Each of those held $1 in change. This year we only lost one egg, one of Boo's. Everyone looked high & low but we still couldn't find it. It made it even harder as it was a yellowish greenish colored egg which fit right into the landscape. Still to this day it remains MIA. How is it every year we lose at least one? Like socks in the dryer I guess. Lol. Daddy gave her an extra candy to make up for the loss.



Princess all dressed up for her first Easter Sunday!

The Easter baskets await.
Usually we don't put toys inside, only a small stuffed animal & candy, but I still had some clearance & black Friday toys left over so the kids got lucky this year!


A Giant Chocolate Bunny!


A Barbie for a Very Happy Girl


Candy is always popular at our house.


Sweet Pea received a new journal, candy, a Beanie Baby & $ for the hair straightener she's been wanting.



Bugs was cute holding up every treasure from his Easter basket & saying, "Cheeeese!" Of course I took photos. Lol.


His Bob the Builder mini-set. (Love Target clearance!)


A new pal.


Princess received a cute dinosaur from Grannie & little Beanie Baby pig from Mommy & Daddy.



Boo did this. I thought it was very cute!


Uncle Darin & Princess



Very sweet.


The Hunt Begins!

On your mark.....get set.......GO!



Her finds so far.



Bugs was lots of fun this year & very excited! He really got into it!



Searching high & low




On the move!


Where's that egg?


Still doesn't see it..........


Ah HA!


Proudly showing off his yellow egg!



Pausing for a photo.


Hooray!

There it is up on the shed!



Another one on the other side.

Her basket is almost full!


Looking for that one, lost egg.


Time to break out the candy!



Pretty Boo Bear


Love to see that smile!


Mr. Sweet Tooth


Uncle Darin
We paused for a few pics before Uncle Darin had to leave.


Now Some Silly Shots


Aren't they silly?


Love that Uncle D!


Lots of Hugs


More Hugs!


Much to Darin's amusement Elvis makes a last ditch effort to stop him from leaving.



Bye, Uncle D!