Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Happy Spring!






Rachel had been carrying her Easter basket around all week. She just kept putting empty plastic eggs in and out of it. We found eggs in shoes, pots and pans and trashcans all week long. Needless to say she was thrilled to wake up Easter morning and actually find good stuff in her basket. We celebrated Easter at church then Grandma J's house for the big egg hunt and brunch then home for long naps then to the pool for pizza dinner (it was hot here). We are all still recovering from our Sunday.

Cousin Colin brought over Smudge the bunny for some extra Easter pets.
We made a great attempt to get all the cousins to smile at the same time for the annual photo with Grandma.

Start Your Engines...



The boys had a great time at the YMCA Pinewood Derby. Even though no one in our clan placed this year, Gabe and Julian were happy they got to bring home a display stand. Our only setback occurred when Hazel the beagle chewed up their cars just after their first paint application. The YMCA gave us replacement kits and they rushed to complete them in time. Rachel preferred to sit on the tracks instead of quietly watching the races. Jeff was more involved this year and seemed to take his Nation Chief duties very seriously. It was a fun morning.