Happy Birthday Mama!

My Mom just celebrated a BIG birthday on April 11 and it was the perfect excuse to give her a fabulous birthday luncheon.    I went with a spring theme and it was super fun to pull together. 

I have been really enjoying baking and learning how to decorate cookies.  I still have a long way to go but they are fun and super delicious.  I will post about them later.  

Mama enjoyed celebrating with her friends Glenda, Julie, Joy, and Cindy.  A few ladies could not make it, so I guess we will have to celebrate again next year!

We had a yummy lunch: mushroom and Gruyere quiche, quiche Loraine, honey crisp apple salad with candied pecans and feta,  fruit with honey citrus dressing, and rolls. 

Leigh Anne made these beautiful party favors.  We thought it was appropriate because we are so thankful to have such a loving, smart, sweet, caring, and selfless mother and she is thankful for her friends and what they mean to her.  

 

We FINALLY got the tri-pod to work and got a shot on the timer.   That is Jennifer Henderson in the pic.  One of Mama's friends got sick at the last minute and we had to ask her to come!  We also wanted MC to come too but she had a previous commitment.  It was just the best time!

T-Ball

Banks is playing t-ball this spring and he is really enjoying it. He has always loved playing baseball in the yard with Bryan and can really hit the ball hard and very well. I think he looks absolutely adorable in his uniform. We have a few buddies on our team and that makes it fun for everyone. 

We also have a new tradition of sorts.  After a game, we go eat at Chappys Deli (where the kids eat free) and they have complimentary ice cream.   My family leaves very happy every time. 

Easter Weekend

We had simply the best weekend celebrating Easter with our family and I guess I am feeling festive and in the mood to blog and share some pics.  

Side note:  I have started printing out my blog into hardback bound books by year and they are the BEST!  They are like a scrapbook, baby book, photo album, and nice book all in one and it makes me SO thankful that I have blogged all of these years and captured our memories.

Rain came on Saturday morning, so the church had their Easter carnival inside.  My boys loved sitting in the Easter Bunny's lap. 

Reid made this precious chick and they also painted crosses.  

Banks and his buddy James,  They will be in Kindergarten at MA together.  

Later that afternoon, the sun came out and we headed to Wynlakes for the egg hunt there.  

My Reid was so precious hunting the eggs in the 3 and under group. 

The had lots of bouncy houses and my boys were all about that!

Sunday morning, we woke up to worship risen Savior!

The bunny had also hopped on by and left some eggs and some goodies.

Breakfast casserole, toast, and fruit  Yum.

We had Children's Church at early service and then stayed for the whole service at 9:45.

Reid and his sweet friend, Jack.  Jack's mommy Mandy is one of my closest friends and so it is fun to watch them play.  

We went to the Butlers for lunch and my sister had made a great lunch!  Sissy and I had on the same dress almost!

The bunny brought them these super fun "suits" to wear on the trampoline and bounce off one another.  It took two people to get it off of me though.  

Pip the pug was on the scene being hilarious and such.  Isn't he the best looking black pug ever?