Easter Eggstravaganza

This is our Easter Eggstravaganza at Glorieta. In Gainesville, Lakewood

held an annual Family Easter Celebration. We enjoyed it so much, that we decided to organzie our own out here at Glorieta. We had the dads meet early and hide all the eggs, and then we brought the kids down to do the hunting. A sweet lady here, donatated a large pink bunny to the child who found the most eggs. We divided it up into two areas: one for kids over 5 years old, and one for under. Ofcourse with a 3 year old and a 1 year old, I wasn't concerned about taking home the giant pink bunny!
Kimsey went to town!
Josh needed some guidance

Kimsey and her new friend, Hailey.

These girls are about 10 days apart and love hanging out!

Kimsey was finding them everywhere!

And somehow, my sweet little 3 year old, won the Huge Pink Bunny

by 10 eggs! I didn't know we had a professional!

We followed the egg hunt with a picnic lunch

by the lake with all the other families and had a great time!

And, God gave us wonderful weather for the event, so we didn't

have to use our snow plan! Although, we did have snow on Easter Sunday

morning!

Good Times in Georgia

The kids and I had a blast on our trip to Georgia! I didn't take near as many pictures as I had wanted to, but here's what I got!

Kimsey and her cousin Audrey were inseperable!Kimsey received royal treatment from Nanna getting a fingers and toes painted!

More than family, they are precious friends!
Good Georgia times with Kimsey, Cousin Lance, and Uncle Tony
The girls had a slumber party at Grandmothers complete with a Jacuzzi tub!
My brother, Joel, and his son, Lance!

Nanna hosted the kids' annual easter egg hunt!




Grandaddy and Kimsey

We had so much fun visiting with all our family and friends. I think I was enjoying the conversations and company of everyone too much to stop and take pictures! But thank you so much for all the friendships and relationships we have in Georgia, and for not forgetting us now that we are so far away! I enjoyed my family and being home so much. We had a blast seeing so many of our friends at our home in Gainseville. It was a true treat and blessing to spend time at Lakewood and with the church family God has blessed us with there. And, we will never forget our adventure with Andrew's parents as we loved being home there and dodged tornadoes, too!
Lots of Love!
Andrew, Holly, Kimsey, and Joshua

Good Morning Snowfall!

Hello from New Mexico! We woke up this morning to some serious snow! Yesterday the sun was shining, we could see the grass in the yard, and we went to feed the ducks at the lake. Today is a much different story! I was certain after seeing the snow on our table, that we had 18" of snow. As you can see Andrew predicted 10" and he was just a little bit more accurate! So, enjoy our snow adventures today, and a few other kid pics at the end!

Even the kids cars had to be dug out, but it sure is tough driving conditions!

Josh is beginning to love the snow more with each snowfall!

Two VERY close buddies!

Kimsey would have stayed out all day if I would have let her, but it was cold for this mommy!

These are some shots I took last week! The kids eat PBJ almost everyday for lunch. And for Joshua it is most definately a favorite! He is saying cheese in this picture!

We had a warm day last weekend, and Kimsey wanted short sleeves! We also went out and bought her Soy Ice Cream! She absolutely LOVED it! This is Kimsey having ice cream for the very first time.

As you all know, Kimsey is our resident Princess. Well, much to Andrew's dismay, Joshua is enjoying being just like his big sister, which for now, means he's a princess, too!

The kids in their dresses!

PS Joshua did start playing football the other day. We have determined he is looking like a future running back! There is hope!

Snow Skiing and More Snow!

Well, I promised more snow pictures, and I am now delivering! We enjoyed 2 whole weeks of sunshine only to wake up to snow on Thursday, followed by snow on Friday, which added up to over 10 inches by Saturday morning! My Grandparents came out for a visit, and we drove 2 hours north to Angel Fire Ski Resort where my Grandaddy and I attempted to teach Kimsey and Andrew how to ski. I think it went pretty well. Both of them are on their way to being Olympians. :) Okay, how to identify us: Andrew is in Black and Orange. Grandaddy is in Gold and Bright Blue, Kimsey is in Hot Pink with Blue Shades, and I am in Green and Black.

Kimsey did great! I was so proud! She fell a few times, but liked the taste of snow, and then

check out my girl! Up on her skis coming to me! It was a great moment. However, she does prefer the ski lift to actually skiing. She calls it the big swing!

These are some pics my Grandaddy and I took going up the ski lift, not too far from Heaven, I am sure!

Yes, we went up into the clouds before we got off the lift!

And, here is Kimsey this morning building a snowman in our snow.

I am sooo ready for Spring! But, Kimsey sure loves the snow!

Growing Up

Well, as much as I would like to stop it, Kimsey and Joshua continue to grow up. Kimsey and I made a deal in the hospital when she was born, that she would never grow up....needless to say, she has not held up her end of the deal. Today, I took Joshua into Santa Fe for a haircut. He did very well, and tonight, as I covered him up to keep him warm through the night, he looked older. In some ways, he was still my baby boy in a crib with footie pjs, but that face, it is beginning to look so old and grown up. Here are some pics so you, too, can be with us on this fun, definately loud, and many times exhausting journey of growing up!

All Grown Up!

Josh's new things include saying, "Please!" and "Ball" and Kimsey has taught him to open the fridge...he can get his own milk! Now, if I can just teach him to close the fridge we'll be in business! He is also picking up sign language very well. Kimsey, is learning more also. Like I said, they are growing up fast!

(And if you look close, he is getting a new tooth on the bottom left)

When All Else Fails...Play!!!

Well...when you don't know what else to do with the snow, we suggest playing!!! We had a great time using the sleds and snow tube Santa brought Kimsey and Joshua. Andrew's sister, Lenora, also sent us an adult size sled, so we all had some great family fun! Joshua and Kimsey had a blast! I think Kimsey could stay out all day if Johsua would last with her! Don't worry, Joshua's sled has a buckle on it, so we just strapped him in, and sent him down! He held a look of fear until he reached the bottom, then he would bust out a big grin and laugh! Kimsey laughed all the way down, and then would tumble out of her tube and say, "Let's do it again!" Yes, we are learning how to play in the snow, and I must say it is quite fun!

Joshua heading down the hill!

Kimsey's Turn!!!

Whew! That was fast and fun!

Cheese!!!

Andrew and Joshua on the big sled!