Easter 2010

I've probably already touched on this in years passed. But, real quick...Roc's family's tradition made it into our home. The kids have to find their baskets on Easter Morn. Enjoy!

Ethan found his basket in his clothes basket in his closet.

I'm sure you can figure out where Jonah's was...

Amber had a basket in a bag.

Giana found hers in the "refrigerator"!

Where did this guy come from?! Brandon was still crashing with us on Easter. Sorry, there are no pics of the festivities. The files are too big. I'm gonna just scrapbook Easter pictures. They are hard to narrow down.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Ok, so I made it to 30! I'm learning to let go of those 20's. My Bab's and Nellie surprised me with a get-away to Myrtle Beach. Anyone who knows me will know that this is the BEST present! I love to travel. We had a great time getting some rays, getting dolled up, and getting our "shop on". Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Roc for the babysitting relief.

I feel like the 30's will be exciting for me. I'm passed the baby phase of life. I have been craving adventure! I feel like I am starting to understand how important it is to be spiritually and physically in shape. I look forward to a memorable decade.

Waiting for the outlets to open. Tik Tok...

This is what our beach scene looked like. Some of my favorite things.

The Branham girls...what's a girls retreat without some laughing and crying right?!

Here's Nellie, putting me and Tiff to shame.LoL

Spring Fever

Grandpapa got the chicken fever this Spring. He has had well over 100 eggs incubating over the course of 2 months. The kids (and Me) looked forward to checking the progress of the eggs. We would look at the eggs incubating, admire the ones hatching, and hold the newborn chicks. Grandpapa is always good for bringing us back to the basics.

Grandpapa trying out his balloon animal skills with Amber.

Ethan was scared to hold them at first, but he was comfortable in no time. He is famous for being that way; being hesitant at first but quickly enjoying himself.

Notice the chickie trying to fly out of Jonah's hands.

Notice how cute Pop's hands are in these two pictures. I love to hold them.
Giana giving the chickie's some love.

It's the little things...

Ok, I was able to get a post up. I just had to upload each pic seperately (ughh).

This was one of our "coupon trips" to K-Mart. I remember always wanting to ride this as a child. It was a different location, but the same kind of ride. So, of course I caved and let them ride. Look at the looks on their faces...it was definately worth 50 cents.

Isn't this girl so gorgeous?!

Had to take turns riding the horses. But, Ethan was not to be left out.

BLogging Issues

I'm not sure what has happened. But, I can't upload anything anymore. Maybe it's full and I need to make a book.

Raymon comes to dinner

Alex hit us up for an evening in the Bayou! In celebration of "Princess and The Frog" coming out on DVD, we decided to make a night of it. Brandon (our nephew) happened to be visiting from Vegas. The food that Alex cooked was amazing! We even got to try some Boudin Balls, personally wasn't a fan. But, Alex kept it authentic. I downloaded some soul music from New Orleans. We ended on watching Princess and The Frog, while eating beignets.

Brandon serving up his plate.

Uncle Alex and Benji, showing off the jumbalaya!

Everyone came outside to watch the pot simmer and tell jokes.

Brandon, Rocco, Alex, Ted Reynolds, and Giana

Isabel, Alex, LizAnn, Delia, Ted, and Giana

We all pitched in to do prep work. Angel, Alex, Rebekah, Rocco (got shot in the eye), and Lizzy

What we've been up to: Day of service