Hippity Hop

The boys had their Easter program at Church last week, and it was so incredibly sweet. Nothing sweeter than a bunch of little tiny voices singing, "Alleluiah, Alleluiah, Glory to the Risen Lord." If that doesn't bring tears to your eyes, then I don't know what will!

When I was little, my mom always had me in a bonnet on Easter Sunday, so needless to say, I couldn't resist putting one on my own little baby doll! We were having dress rehearsal this day :)

Her first egg hunt! We put some eggs out in the yard, and she caught on pretty quickly.

Then we headed over to our neighbor's house for the real deal. The boys could not wait to hunt!

Coop is my only mascot/giant costume friendly child. Carter and E want NOTHING to do with bunnies, Santas, Black Bears, or Colonel Rebels!

Going in to get E one morning. Love that paci face.

First painted piggies. Hee Hee

Coop's school egg hunt. BB came, and of course that made it extra special.

Batman and seer sucker. I couldn't talk him into taking that jacket off for anything in the world!

 Could eat this little dude up. 

Got to school early and spotted a super cute kid on the playground. I decided to take him home with me.

Molly, Shea, and I had an egg hunt at house for the the little kids while the big kids were in school. These two are James and Caroline, Coop's buddies.

Tee Ball unis are in!!!! Of course we are the Cardinals at Joel's request :) Love that he's coaching. Carter is loving it!

We made the trek to Prattville for Easter weekend. Oh what fun! We made a few target runs, ate tons of food, and the kids played and played until they about collapsed in exhaustion. They just love their cousins.

Julie and E

Easter morning photo session. Not sure why they are yelling here. Ha!

These two. She loves him so....and let me tell you, he is so in love with his little girl.

Julie and Ginny

And one last bonnet pic. I just can't enough :) 

Thankful for such a sweet Easter celebrating and worshiping our Resurrected Savior with family. So thankful for the hope we have in Him! He is risen indeed!

Spring has Sprung

 We are so excited spring is here! With spring comes tee ball, Easter festivities, school parties, shorts and tshirts, and lots of time outside!

 E has a new do :) Teeeny tiny piggies.

 

Coop is loving his new Lego table from BB and Pawpaw for his birthday.

Emerson wearing my dress and loving mama's jewelry.

 

We planted our yearly Grace Garden. The boys LOVE doing this each year. Although it looks quite different now. Carter had me remove the pregrown marigolds, and he planted his own flowers....about 50 seeds! So now the entire garden is full of little green sprouts. He's anxiously awaiting a flower to pop up.

I looked out the front door to check on the boys, and I see this. Hahaha! Coop! 

 

Emerson went for her 15 month check up last week. 90th in height, 85th in weight, 94th in head circumference, and healthy as a horse!

The Hensley's came for a visit last weekend, so of course the boys were in heaven having Caleb here. They all three started out on the floor that first night, and after hearing thunder and lightening, they ended up all three in the bunk beds. Love watching these three make fun cousin memories.

 

Hannah is getting so old!!!! She'll be driving this summer. I can't believe it! When I met her she was only 8 years old! Or was she 7? I lose track!

Gigi, my buddy.

 

And Bekah who is also getting old and looking so teenagerish.

 

E loved Hannah's braces.

First snow cone of the year at SnoBiz!

 

Let the fun begin! Joel is Carter's coach this year, and two practices in, Carter is really loving it. Can't wait for the first game!

No possible way it could get any cuter than this.

 

Coop went in for his 4 year old check up and had to get three booster shots. He handled it like a champ, even after having a localized reaction and having to go BACK to the doctor! He's 70th percentile for height and weight!

 

Carter recited in Chapel again last week. So precious as usual.

 

Emerson had a fever virus last week. 103 fever, a finger prick, a swab, and lots of cuddles later, she recovered and is right back to normal.

 

Rocking my big four year old after his second visit to the doctor. Love squeezing on this guy when he decides to be still enough to let me!

Baked ziti is such a crowd pleaser.

Joel and I had a fun date night last Thursday. We went to see Drew and the Neighbors play, and Ellie came out on stage and sang! So so so much fun. We have had such a blast watching them play the last five years.

Coop looking all handsome for school. 

Emerson and I have three mornings a week to just hang. I love individual time with my kids. I have certain times each week that I get each of them alone. I have Coop in the mornings because he's the first one awake and also during Emerson's morning naps on T/Th. I have Carter at night because he stays up an hour past the other two, and I have E on M/W/F mornings.  I try to really soak up the alone time and get the scoop on their day/week. You know mama LOVES the scoop :) Three kids is a crowd, so I am thankful for little tid bits with each of them.

On this particular morning, Emerson and I met some friends at the Chick. We love the Chick.

Probably my favorite pic ever of my girl. 

We went to spring game Saturday. It's so fun letting the kids run on the field and meet the players and of course get all dressed up in their Ole Miss attire so mom can snap some pics.

 

Last year's game! Look how much E has grown!

Coop! What a nut!

So thankful to live here in Oxford where have such fun family activities to attend and make memories. 

Now...bring on the egg hunts!!! My boys are ready to throw some elbows!