A post for the month of April

April was quite possibly the fastest month of my life that was literally packed! 

Work was crazy busy.  After school activities were in overdrive.  Family get togethers happened.

So, this post will highlight Easter and GrandmaDean's birthday.

Later posts will highlight sports and school summary....

Easter

Very quick and not professional family picture... We had Riggs for the week.

The outtakes are always comical

My whole family.  

Esme and Bennett playing with bubbles

More bubble action

Hunter even got in on the action and Shepherd was using an ax.

Dying eggs with Queenie

Easter Egg hunt

Winner for possibly the best shot!  GrandmaDean and Bennett :)

A little kickball action

This picture is great... Uncle Zach was out by the way... second after this he fell on Caelum

Miss Eva busted it

Queenie's brainchild that turned oh so cute.  The quote is from one of Laura Story's songs, "Jesus, I surrender all.  Every victory and loss.  Take it all, Take it all, 'Till all I have is open hands.   Each member of the family, dogs included, stamped the door.

Mom and dad, with the grands, by the door

Me, Mom, GrandmaDean, and Great Aunt Frances

Carowinds
He got season passes to Carowinds this year.  He did not do it last year since we were in the middle of moving but the boys convinced me that we would use them enough to justify the cost.  So, trip #1 happened over Easter break.

The Carowinds crew

So glad we went- the Marvelous Mutts were performing over Spring break... frisbee dog

Look at this dog jumping after his toy!  love it!

GrandmaDean's birthday

Everyone, but Steph, was able to come to GrandmaDean's bday celebration!  this year, we walked to the fish camp.  Had a loud, boisterous dinner with 13 adults and 9 kids! 

The group shot... Shelby was being such a stinker.  She would move then once I started the timer and go in place, she would park it right in front of the camera. 
Also, notice, there is a girl beside Nolan!!!!  :)  And, I like her since that is super important.

Just chillin'

Oh Eva.

So, we love our kickball!

GrandmaDean blowing out her sparkling candles.

GrandmaDean with her 9 greats