Easter and Baby R gifts

Thanks to many family and friends, Baby R will not be without! We were so excited to receive a Pack N Play from Scott's cousin that we decided to set it up that night. Then we realized we still had two and a half months to go and we packed it pack up for now. Thanks to all who have sent us gifts. We feel so blessed!

This past weekend we went to Arkansas to celebrate my grandparent's 60th wedding anniversary. The actual date is August 1st, but my cousin and I are having babies this summer and this was a more convenient time for everyone. We stayed in some very nice cabins and lucked out with wonderful weather. There were 4 wheeler rides (which I unfortunately could not participate in), hiking, biking (or extreme biking if you look closer at my sisters road rash), an awesome mega Easter egg hunt, Bingo, Easter stories, and so much more!

Bingo was scheduled for 6:30 on Saturday night. Joely won twice and picked out two bunnies. One was just about the size of her! She obviously loves them.

Andrew won this toy and I believe several others. Grandma sure brought enough for everyone to win something!

Jacob and Joely playing peek-a-boo with the bunnies.

Grandma shared the Easter story on her felt boards. Andrew listened very intently and wanted more stories after she was done.

Heidi lovin' on her baby girl.

Jacob and Joely being crazy. This is what happens to a little girl's hair after playing hard with cousins and family all day.

My cousin, Sarah, and I are 6 weeks apart. She is due in late July. We shared bump stories. We are both going to be surprised by the gender. That will be so fun!

Cousins!

Joely trying to catch some bubbles!

Henry and Erica are drawing a picture to put in the scrapbook for Grandpa and Grandma.

Heidi and Andrew are doing the same.

A very nice picture of my grandparents with their four children.

And, one with all the grandchildren and their spouses and children.

And, two of my brothers with their nephew.

My cousin, Joanna, with her precious little guy, Elijah.

The crazy Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Note to self: Next year don't let your sister hide Easter Eggs...the hunt will last forever! Scott and I did however make out with two of the three eggs that had $$$ in them! Go Reasoners!!!

When we arrived home last night, we discovered that some sort of critter must have been in our house while we were away. It had chewed up the hot pad hanging on the island and tore a tiny hole in a bag of rice in the pantry. I am feeling slightly violated! We think it must have been a mouse (EWWW!!!) because it wasn't bit enough to set off the alarm. So strange....