Easter Recap

Peter Cottontail came by our house and has left it looking like a mild birthday event of candy, plastic eggs, new movies, and other spring-time goodies.

The Easter festivities began the weekend prior with an egg hunt at church. As you can see, it was held on a cold weekend - bring out the winter coats and long sleeves. I think I commented that Easter could be held in July and the weather would decided to go cold. That same weekend, Jamie was at the races, so El & I had a "girls weekend." Two movies later (HOP & RIO), she was ready to see her daddy. Ellie is looking hard for the "golden eggs" that may have something other than candy...
And was successful - maybe she will loan me some money.

The actual Easter weekend was fun as always. Thankfully, the stormy weather had moved on thru & no winter coats were required. Our Easter day celebration consisted of attending church, which El participated in the children/youth "stick drama". Afterward, it was lunch at Jamie's grandparents - which is always delish. And to work off the lunch an exercise of hunting 200+ eggs is in order.

Ellie, Macy (who just returned from Disneyworld, hence the "princess hair"), our niece, Julia, and nephew Harrison.



That evening was supper at my Grannie's house. More good food & good times. Turns out the Easter Bunny left goodies there as well. New sidewalk chalk & bubbles were opened up & outside was where the action could be found. I was excited to play around with my camera & try to put the lessons learned in a recent photography class to use. I was able to capture some great (I think) photos.

Our nephew Jaxon, who likes to give me a hard time when I have a camera sometimes. This was one of those times.

Ellie blowing her "monster" bubble.

And, one of my personal favs...Cousins, Celeste & Julianne helping Tripp blow bubbles. No, that is not a flaw in the photo, its bubbles.

But through egg hunts, blowing of bubbles & art on the sidewalk, the true meaning of Easter isn't the Spring weather, but the fact that death was overcome.

Follow the Leader{ship}

I am currently participating in Leadership Gibson Co. An awesome program for adult leaders throughout Gibson Co to learn more about the industries & inter workings of local government. The program also focuses on building leadership and team building skills. Hence the ACES day they plan, which is otherwise known as a day of blood, sweat, & tears and unbelievable soreness for the days to follow.

The Leadership Class 2011 is an awesome group of individuals. This is our 5th time together & it is amazing how we all "click". We are full of surprises and laughter when we are all together and apparently we have been a topic of lots of Chamber conversations from what I hear. I have really enjoyed getting to know each classmate - and we are one of the largest groups as well. ACES days is a day out in the woods being physically active in team building activities and pushing yourself out of your "comfort zone". Some of the activities were not so "uncomfortable" like trying to balance the team on a suspended log...

Others had me totally terrified like jumping off a 35 ft pole, after you have climbed up there. I was literally like a cat in a tree - terrified to come down.

There were wire cables the team had to cross over, blind folded mazes, and a lot more.

I was literally sore for days to follow, especially my feet from balancing on the cable wires. But, we did it all with a fun spirit and survived the course.

Jamie's Awesome Nascar Weekend

Drivers prior to the Nationwide Race..

Jamie was back at the races this past weekend for Talledega Weekend. Thanks to Mr. Joey, who has apparently caught some NASCAR fever. According to Jamie is was the best race weekend ever! It could be because of the pit passes that allowed them slightly unauthorized access to the rich & famous of NASCAR and signed the cross/finish line. With Michael Waltrip...

Oh, there is Kyle Busch ...

and Jack Rousch, team owner.

It's a Ballfield Life

Making a stylin' entrance with striped socks & zebra print ribbon... after dad puts my clets on & I say a little prayer... All smiles as I get ready to go ...

Scenes from the Ballfield

Ellie's team won their first t-ball game this past Thursday! But, they didn't really care that they won the game, just as long as each made it to base. If you ever want to see how adorable kids are just go to a t-ball game. You can't take the game serious unless you turn your cap around backwards. This is her "I mean business look." Ellie batting with Uncle Jeffery in the background, who happened to be the ump for her game.

Roundin' 3rd with her stiff armed run.

Rookie Season

We braved the cold 48 degree weather for Ellie's first ever, rookie season t-ball team. Armed with blankets, ball bat, helmets, hats, water, camera, chairs, and all of the other items we looked a lot like the beginning of "Yes, Dear" a retired sitcom. She is playing for "The Victory 93.7" Kenton t-ball team (side note: a cousin of Jamie's actually is part owner in the Christian radio station).

She scored 1 run for her team & made it to base both of her times up to bat. So ... here's to her liking t-ball from 48 degrees to 110 degrees this summer (we hope)!

Before the game and ready to go!

Coach Jason showing her spot ...

Batter's Up! (sorry this one is a little blurry - I was playing around w/ camera settings)

So this summer, until mid-June - look for us at the ball field!

Reading by Lamplight

1 big blue blanket draped from furniture

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1 camplight

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3 books

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a little happy camper before bedtime!

Whatcha Got Cookin'?

So what could be cooking in this large fish cooker? Fish, maybe? Nope ... But another awesome super simple supper - a Low Country Boil! Oh my! DELICIOUS!This is a great idea for a party or a family get together. We are planning to do this several times at the lake this summer - super easy, simple & yummy!