Bethels easter egg hunt

it was really fun
the artist is on of "my girls"

he loved his face paint he kept coming out of the jumpy to ask me if they still looked good, no kidding 25 times, and even slept with it. sadly his mean mom made him wash it off for the easter program sunday

so many buddies there

her is what I get when I say "show me your easter eggs gray" nice.

so much fun right

yes I am very partial about who gets in my pic's, guilty

T and sky even got to hunt, he also had to get out grass stains later that night

a visit with our boy Ross

we went to the firehouse to visit our favorite fireman
and Taylor, Ross and his girl Lauren came too

and then off to Russell's for lunch-yummy

you can see a little time away didn't effect livvys love for Ross she's her normal self.

an Easter tradition

egg coloring at aunt lynns
I think there was 8 doz. eggs WOW

"cheese" can't you just hear them?

even new decorators join this year, yeah Nellie!

zooming their eggs around on egg skateboards, who knew?

once done it was dave time

c-dog wants in

the crowds all here

how did he do that trick? switching to calm fun, he's good!

then as the tradition goes we had an Easter egg hunt, 3 times

oh yes it was a success

K.B. celebrates. the NO braces faces

13 years ago...

our first baby boy was born, today is a teenager
we began our celebrating bright and early

then off to the Field museum for the real pirates exhibit which was really great (don't recommend you bring little kids readers only) no cameras are allowed in the exhibit that's why no pics

this is what we need a sound proof room

G wanted his picture here, wonder why?

liv wanted to be sure everyone got in a pic with B

perfect gift, the pirates code book

we left at closing

and lucky for us he wanted ribs, YUM!

after a full day we came home to dessert and the last gifts what a great day together. I really thought I would be a wreck having him turning 13 but so far I am very confident.He is walking with the LORD and has so many unbelievable examples of godly men surrounding him and investing time and energy into growing him closer and stronger in his relationship with Jesus. David and I couldn't ask for anything more that that. 13 years ago God gave us a wonderful gift one we are still enjoying everyday.

a fun day for the spring breakers

S brought me a home made R for my b-day and a pin wheel , love it!
a scrapbook extravaganza

and the high light of the kids day the ghetto half pipe which the all agreed was awesome

liv has found a new skill

giving pedicures as you can see they are very enjoyable
she was excited to get more takers!

happy march 31

as you know I love my birthday and David and the kids had a great one planned for me again this year

we headed to navy pier

he really did eat the hot sauce, not surprised are you

our waiter Chuck sang me an exciting boom chicka boom birthday song, very fun

then we went to the Imax 3D movie. I think that they design the glasses like these to ensure no one will want to steal them

me just where I love to be, with my family

then to Lous for cookie pizza, wow

oh yeah a Chicago favorite

no spoons needed

and a little more fun at home. My own special holiday was a huge success!