Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Easter Family Fun

We had such an enjoyable Easter Day!



We started the morning sitting out on the screened porch to have our protein shakes. Then we got ready for church service.Mother took our picture as we were out the door.



Then we came home and threw on some tennis shoes and hid about 200 or so eggs in the back yard. We wanted to stay dressed for photos, and the kids were on their way. The kids all arrived...I gave them a bucket of goodies...


We took the obligatory photos. Here are Shannon and Jason with their boys...

don't they look nice all spiffed up? Shawn and Darris looked nice, too. Easter sunday was their one year anniversary. Where has the year gone?


These two were so cute in their new duds. Hudson doesn't usually wear smocked outfits, but if it has tractors on it, then it's OK. I think Hudson fell into the dirt right after I snapped this picture.
We came inside, and tried to take some pictures with Mother and Daddy, but Hudson was not too cooperative by that time.

We were ready to eat. Jackson helped me make our placemats. I forgot to take pictures of the food until it was half eaten, but we had ham, maccaroni and cheese, fruit salad, deviled eggs, roasted asparagus, lima beans, rolls, and strawberry shortcake.


Then everyone was ready to hunt for eggs. It is amazing what you can get them to do when you put some money in a bunch of eggs.





You can see the action here. Joey had pulled the tractor out into the yard for hiding eggs.
They take their egg hunting very seriously.


In fact, Joey had to help Hudson find some eggs,

because the adults were all out for themselves.


Jackson held his own this year.



The boys decided to take a little ride around the yard to hunt for remaining eggs. Once again, I think Hudson fell out right after I snapped this picture. He is a bit clumsy, but he is only 17 months old.


Although he thinks he is big enough to drive by himself...not yet.


They all came into the porch to check out their "loot".


The boys played in the water in Hudson's pool Nanny and Gaga gave him.


The rest of the day was spent visiting and relaxing with the family. I am tired, but so blessed to have all my family so close.
Shawn and Darris took a little nap in the hammock.
Joey was kicked back on the chaise lounge.


I thought Jason was sleeping when I took this one...almost.

Pop, (Joey's Dad ), and Miss Anne came to eat and spend the day with us, too.

The weather was beautiful, the food good, and the company enjoyable.

Thank you God for so many blessings!





















4 comments:

Kim said...

Looks like a wonderful time for everyone. Such sweet little grands. Your family is beautiful Sheila!
xoxo,
Kim

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

Looks like your Easter was fabulous. Nothing like being surrounded by loved ones.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Sounds and looks like you all had a great day together. Looks like Jackson did quiet well finding eggs on his own. :D
Can you believe this weather. It is making me very weary. :(

Fresh Garden said...

Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!