Easter 2011

Easter Sunday after church.
I hate that Patrick's face is covered, but this is about 
par when trying to take a pic of the 3 of us!!

This year, we spent Easter in Midland.  We haven't been there since Christmas, so I figured it was time for a visit.  I have to admit though, I'm reminded each time we go just how hard it is to travel with a baby / toddler!!  Jack is definitely NOT the sit-in-your-lap kind of kiddo, which makes it difficult to travel 300 miles no matter how you get there.  Since we went a few days ahead of Patrick, we flew.  And, I really wish Patrick would have taken a picture of me as I walked into the airport last Wednesday with a huge suitcase, purse, diaper bag, stroller, Jack, and carseat.  Use your imagination....  I looked like the Clampetts.  Hilarious.   I think we've pretty much decided flying is waaaayy easier than driving though.  I will have to say I owe a huge thank you to the super nice people at Southwest who are so eager to help!!    

Jack's artwork he brought home last week from MDO.

Jack found this little rocking chair immediately after getting to my Mom's.
It was her's as a little girl, and he loved sitting in it several times.  

My great friend Ashley and I before dinner Thursday night.
We had soooo much fun!!  I needed a girls night!! 

Playing at Gran's house.
He's now calling her NiNi.  hahaha 

exploring the backyard

Barking at the neighbor's dogs.  

Swimming on Saturday
Jack, me and Carley

my nephew, Kelley, showing Jack a few tricks

Poolside with Daddy.  

I love this picture!!
Jack sitting on my Dad's saddle.  

The Easter egg hunt:

Jack had NO interest in finding the eggs;
He wanted to go explore the backyard.  

One of his Easter treats

Showing uncle Brian one of his treats

He figured out that by biting the eggs, he could get them
 open and then get the chocolate that was inside.  

My boys on Easter morning

In deep concentration... 

Look at those flexed wrists!!
And, such great posture.  

self-portrait of our family

Me, my sisters and my niece on Easter

My cousin's little boy, Hendrix (3) teaching Jack a thing or two
about technology!!  I'm sure this will be a pretty common sight for us.

And, although this next picture wasn't taken on Easter morning, I wanted a photo of Jack's gifts for documentation.  The adorable monogrammed basket was a gift on Jack's first Easter (2010) from our dear friends Kim and Tase Bailey.  We love it and will definitely use it every Easter!!  The darling books were given to Jack from Grandma and he got piggy bank money from Gran.  Thank you all so much!