Easter with the Curleys

After church, we went to celebrate Easter with Nathan's family. We enjoyed yummy brunch fare (complete with my homemade cinnamon rolls) and then the kids had another egg hunt. Everyone was worn out by the time we got home...what a busy weekend!

Jacob made a silverware holder for Grandma and Papaw

Ellie goes through her eggs and finds lots of candy!

Jacob looks cool in his new hat!

Emmaline tries to open an egg to see what's inside

Blowing out candles on Papaw's birthday cake

Easter Morning

Before church this morning, the kids got to open their Easter baskets. They each got books, toys, a new tray, and snacks.

Emmaline loves her "This Is My Monster" book and cash register

Ellie got a book on unicorns and a new Ballerina Barbie

Jacob got a shark book and "Jupiter" from Planet Heroes

Easter with the Stovers

We celebated Easter with my family this evening. Mom made a wonderful meal, as usual, and then we hid eggs and prizes for the kiddos to find in the backyard. It was a little cool, but they found lots of neat things. Freckles (their dog) even got an egg filled with jelly beans (this was totally unintentional!).

Emmaline found a bunny

Ellie found lots of eggs and a Berenstain Bears book

Jacob heads inside to open his loot

Coloring Eggs

Today we colored eggs with the kids. They decided that dyeing them wasn't enough, so we painted them as well. Emmaline wasn't sure what to think of it all and was content to eat pretzels while she watched everyone else.

Nathan mans the dye tubs

Ellie painted her egg pink and blue

Jacob liked orange and blue on his

Sweetheart

Easter with the Curleys

After church, we headed to Nathan's parents for lunch. His mom and grandma went all out. We ate sausage/egg casserole, spinach quiche, sweet potato casserole, cinnamon rolls, veggies, and apple dumplings. It was yummy, and again, I ate way too much. When lunch was finished, the kids hunted for Easter eggs outside. It was a little cool, but there was plenty of sunshine. Jacob and Ellie loved finding the little prizes in each egg. The rest of the day was spent talking, snacking, and playing. Everyone was ready for bed by the time we got home.

Emmaline and Grandma

Gabrielle looks through her Easter basket

Emmaline reads her new book

Jacob tries out his new kazoo

Granddaddy, Nathan, Kevin, and Mema talk after lunch

Look at all the eggs Jacob found!

Ellie contemplates her next move while Sybil looks on.

Jacob plays video games with Uncle David

Emmaline shows off her new dress

Emmaline gives her favorite big brother a hug

Ready for Church

The kids looked so cute in their new outfits this morning. I bought a new dress, sandals, and even painted my toes, but it was so cold today that I didn't wear it. I figured I could wear it and freeze or wait until it was warmer and actually be comfortable. Comfort won out! Maybe I'll post a picture of my Easter outfit at a later date. Here are a few pics. we took before leaving for church.

Jacob looked pretty snazzy in his hat and tie. He said that he and Mr. Greg from church look like twins (although there are 50 some years between them!).

Gabrielle looked so pretty in her flower dress and headband. She loved carrying her matching purse too. Notice the socks and sandals.

Close-up

Little Emmaline was so adorable. She looks great in yellow and her dress coordinated with big sister's.

Easter Baskets

The kids loved getting their Easter baskets this morning. They each got books, a new plate and cup, toothbrush, kite, coloring book and crayons, and some other little things (courtesy of the $1 bins at Target). We also gave them "Bee Movie" which they love to watch. I'm not sure who had more fun, them or me, as I watched them play and go through their things.

Ellie plays "Bug Bowling"

Emmaline really liked her books and card.

Jacob can't wait to fly his Spiderman kite.

Our Little Bunnies

Easter with the Stovers

We celebrated Easter with my family tonight. It was a fun time filled with yummy dinner, presents, and egg hunts. For dinner, we had: honey-baked ham, cheesy potato casserole, green beans, potato salad, veggies, crescent rolls, homemade strawberry jam, and sugar cookies for dessert. Everything tasted delicious and I ate way too much.

Aunt Katie brought presents for the kids. They got books, puzzles, and clothes.

Jacob really likes "Magic School Bus" books.

Gabrielle's favorite character is Maisy.

Emmaline loves to read everything!

Story time with Papaw

Uncle Andy and Jacob

Where's Emmaline?

There she is!

Naptime

Ready to hunt for eggs

Look what Emmaline found!

Gabrielle found lots of stuff.

Mimi helps Jacob sort through his loot.

These new umbrellas were their favorite gift.
Ellie's is a butterfly and Jacob's is a frog.