Easter Pictures

I'm really not sure how I feel about blogging right now.  There is a small part of me that misses it, but a larger part of me that does not want to spend the time or mental energy to get thoughts that are longer than a status update written down.  I am probably not going to be blogging on a regular basis anytime soon, but I know I need to post some more recent pictures of the kids.  Easter was a great chance to take some to share.  Grandparents (and anyone else who may actually still be reading this), enjoy...

You can barely see it here, but Nat's wearing a tie.  It's ridiculous.

We hosted Easter dinner at our house.  My parents and sister were here along with my Aunt Shirley and Uncle John, and my grandfather.  The men are missing for this impromptu picture.

Eater baskets from grandma!!!

Aunt Lisa and Nathaniel both adore each other.  It is sweet to see.

My Grandma....

...was an incredible lady.  She went to be with Jesus on Friday.  She lived a long (would have been 90 next month) and active life.  Two months ago she was still walking 2 1/2 miles every morning, volunteering, sewing part time, living independently, and driving.  She was sharp as a tac.  She sometimes babysat my kids when I was home.  She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and quickly deteriorated.  She loved the Lord and loved her family.  She prayed for each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren daily.  I was able to see her a few times since she was diagnosed.  She said, "I'm ready to see Jesus and see Miles (my grandpa)."  

For anyone who is local, her viewing is on Wednesday evening, and her funeral is Thursday morning.  Let me know if you need more specific details.  I love you, grandma, and I will see you again....

More PA weekend fun...

The same weekend as "camping weekend" we spent Sunday with my family.  Lisa even joined us for dinner.  The fish pond is just beautiful in my parents' back yard.  The girls love to help paw paw feed the fish.

My dad is super cool, talented, and creative.  He decided to build a tree house for my kids.   It even has a porch, skylight, and a slide attached.  I tried to get a good picture of it, but it's hidden by some trees.  You get the idea though...

July 4th!!!

Well, since it's technically still July, I'm not THAT late with this post.  Patrick's family came to our house to celebrate the holiday.

Nathaniel with his great grandpa (aka Pepe) (Patrick's mom's father)

Uncle Damien has the touch...

We played several rounds of bocce.

Camille and Mikey had a blast together.

Seriously, how cute is that outfit?!?  (yes I know Mikey's cute too)

The girls decided to play dress up.

We ordered crabs.  This was the first time I've ever ordered crabs to serve at my house.  I'm from PA.  We don't do such things there.  The Maryland crew were all pros at picking out the meat.

Adeline, unsure if she is scared of the dead crab....oh, and yes, still playing dress up.

Desmyn holding Nathaniel (he peed on her the first time they met right after we got home from the hospital.  She forgave him...)

The kids had their own table.

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If you know my children AT ALL, you don't even have to ask if we saw any loud, bright, scary  fireworks after bedtime.