Easter photos

We spent Easter with my family and had a great time. Anna was with her friend Haley and grandfather for part of the day. We had a great brunch and then went to my Mom's for a few hours. We had brunch at Bermuda Run which is where we had our reception. We were reminiscing about how nine years ago we were enjoying our wedding there and now fast forward nine years and we are coming to have brunch with our three sons!

Dying eggs

It is hard to believe but we have NEVER dyed Easter eggs as a family. Yes, Joey is now 6 years old and we have been married for 9 years and somehow we have simply missed out on doing this messy tradition! The boys had a blast and so did Anna and her friend Haley. I think we will do it again next year....it wasn't as messy as I thought it would be!

Transformers

My Mom bought the boys their first transformers for Easter. (Yes, I know, how is it that these are their first transformers?) Those darn things are VERY hard to transform. So, Paul and Anthony (my brother) took on the transformers. They are both very competitive and they had quite the race to see who could complete the transformation first. Sorry Paul but this one goes to Anthony!

Van Etten Visit

The boys trying on turtle shells at the science center....



Marcy and me in downtown Hickory.



The boys in their underoos!!


I somehow convinced my dear friend Marcy to fly cross country (she lives in CO) with her two boys and spend a few days of their spring break with us in NC! We were nearly inseparable while living in ABQ. We really only took breaks from each other when our kids were trying to kill one another. The boys still consider themselves to be best friends and once they saw each other it was just like old times!

Unfortunately while they were here it rained the ENTIRE time! Ugh!!!! We made the best of it though. Marcy LOVED Hickory and has made me appreciate our house and new town a lot more. We went to the science center, movies, swimming and also took the boys out to hear an honky tonk band and watch professional cloggers (yes I live in the country)! Paul and Anna braved babysitting for a night and Marcy and I were able to go out to dinner and have a few drinks, I really needed a night out!