Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ the Ivey's

Oh we had so much fun! We had a chance to see other people we normally don't get to see very often and the kids had fun fishing, riding the boat and of course, getting those easter eggs. Natalia went her own way with Hannah. Those two are inseparable! It's a miracle I got pictures of her. Carson, this year, decided he only wanted blue easter eggs in his "easter bucket" and Luke, well, he almost missed the easter egg hunt because he was too busy fishing with Daddy.


But, after the easter egg hunt they all got to go fishing and they all caught fish! Carson was a little disappointed that we didn't cook the fish he caught though.

Official Carpenters

Now, they are official! This past weekend, the kids built a periscope at Lowe's. They received their apron, which of course, they were so proud of it that they wore it all day. They also got their patch for this particular project that I am supposed to sew on their apron. I'm glad my mom was with us because one against three does not work!

Luke might not be a trumpet player, but watch what he can say!

The conversation keeps coming up...

While in the car, Daddy was talking with the kids and for some reason this conversation came up again.

Daddy: "Now, you know kids, like Papaw always says, 'We don't smoke, we don't drink and we don't ride motorcyles."

Natalia with a confused look in her face: "What? We can't even drink water or nothing?"

Look at the talent!

After watching the Mariachis play their instruments, the kids had been wanting to give the trumpet a try. Carson has been wanting a trumpet so that he can "wake up YaYa." Well, while Daddy was in San Antonio, we brought his old trumpet out! Oh boy was that fun. First of all, as always, everybody was fighting for a minute of fame. Then, we all got frustrated because we couldn't even make a sound, except of course, Lia. So, watch out all you trumpet players...competition is on it's way!

What a day we had today...

We had a full day today. First of all, we got donuts for breakfast, of course. Then the kids went with us to vote. We had a chance to talk about voting and all that stuff. Ya know, always looking for those "teachable moments".

We went to Lowe's, afterwards, and the kids got to build a squirrel feeder. They had a blast working on their own squirrel feeder, although, I think Luke enjoyed those goggles more than anything!

We also had a chance to go putt-putt. The weather really cooperated with us. It was starting to get warmer, which made our time out there more enjoyable.

It was about lunch time, we were getting hungry and wanted to go out to eat, but the kids wanted to go back to Grannie's house. Lunch at Grannie's is a lot more enjoyable, you know. You get to eat whatever you want, and by that I mean, whatever you want.

After lunch, per Carson's request, we took Freund for a walk. By the time we got back, it was time to go to the park for a Sunday School social. We all enjoyed this time of fellowship. Natalia got to play with Hannah and other friends, Carson played Tennis with Daddy and Daddy's friends (I'm sure they appreciated that) while Luke cuddle with Mama (since he was a little tired from staying up late the night before and no nap.)

Last but not least, we had dinner with family and friends. And of course, the kids and Daddy got to watch a little Star Wars tonight. All this to say...I am tiered.

Off we go...to see Daddy!

After coming home from work this afternoon, Carson was ready to go see Daddy.  He had worked so hard putting ALL his toys in bags to take with him.