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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.
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!
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.
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.
Boo did this. I thought it was very cute!
Uncle Darin & Princess
Very sweet.
The Hunt Begins!
On your mark.....get set.......GO!
Bugs was lots of fun this year & very excited! He really got into it!
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.
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!
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