Easter 2011

 This is our attempt at a group shot from the MSH Easter Egg hunt. I thought it went really well.

 Miss Riley

 Sam in action

 ~Love~

 Candid shots

Sam, Daddy, and Riley

With Mommy!

     I realize that Easter already seems like ages ago now, but I still wanted to share a few photos from our day! We were jammed packed with activities. We started the day off with a wonderful church service, followed by a potluck lunch back on campus. We were unable to head to see extended family for Easter because of finals and the end of school, but we really enjoyed the fellowship with other's on campus. After lunch, we had a little hunt for the kids. I was very proud of myself because the eggs were filled with all sorts of different fun things. There were some balloons, bouncy balls, stickers, and even some money in some. Don't worry, some had candy, but I am just not a big fan of 3lbs of candy per every 3 year old. The kids slept hard that afternoon and woke up to head to a cookout that the school was putting on for the community. We had a great day celebrating one of my very favorite holiday's! 

A Celebration!

The Guys

The Gals

I am always so impressed by their flipping, throwing, cutting, etc, talent!

We were all thrown a piece of meat in hopes of catching! Ryne did not catch this one :)

 

He said my flash distracted him

A group shot!

And for dessert, we had my new favorite cupcakes!

 

 

 

 

 

"Easter" at School

     This past week we had our very last day of "School" on Wednesday afternoons. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with and help plan for this each week. They had an "Easter" theme for our last time together. I was happy to get a jump start to our celebration of such an important time in our history! Riley and Sam had a blast!! I am looking forward to them going again in the Fall!

Israel

   I got some big news last week...

In December I am going to be going to Israel to study for a bible class! We will be gone for about 10 days. The opportunity presented itself earlier this semester. I have always wanted to travel but didn't think that day would come any time soon. Last year I had high hopes of going with LETU to Greece. There were so many things going against me. However, for this trip, everything seemed to fall into place perfectly. The timing, some of the funds, and even the availability. This is a picture of me in line to sign up. I was very excited because I got up there early and was #7 in line! The first 15 people received a small scholarship! Everyone will be hearing a lot more about the trip as the date nears but for now I am imagining what it will be like to travel to a new and different place. I am looking forward to how learning and studying in preparation and during this trip!

Weekend with Grandmother

Riley and Weston collecting eggs

Sam's turn!

She was very proud

So was Sam!

Silly Faces

And as close as we got to all three saying "cheese" at the same time.

Grandmother took me to this little hole in the wall for lunch after church. It was SO good. I was pleasantly surprised.

The kids and I played outside for quite a bit that afternoon. I just loved seeing them play where I have so many fond memories!

I tried out my Panorama setting on my camera. I was very pleased and will do it some more!

     I was so glad that I had time to stop by Grandmother Anne's house this semester! When people ask me where I am from I always mention where I spent my childhood, but I can't help say "East Texas" as well. I love being at her house and staying up late. While I was there I also got to visit my Aunt's school where she is a language therapist. She was AMAZING. The kids enjoyed the time to run around and I enjoyed a little break from the end of semester stress. Thanks for letting us visit Grandmother. I love you and miss you already!

"The Ocean" at school

The kids were REALLY excited about heading up to my school for the "Ocean" theme a few weeks ago.
They were nice and worn out by the time we got home :)

Sammy Boy

Here is the "Ocean" complete with beach towels and pool toys.

They had gold fish and blue jello!

Sam LOVED the goggles!

Riley enjoyed digging in the sand!

After we were done, the kids headed down to the parking garage and we got on our bikes to head home.

And out the door...

The kids really liked the ocean theme that they had at school. When the weather cooperates, we all really like taking a walk/riding our bikes together!