Bubbles

Fun with the bubble wand....

Nap Woes

To say that we've been struggling with nap time lately would be an understatement.  It's been more of a battle of wills.  Lately I've been losing.  Saturday, for example, I spent over two hours trying to get Grace down, to no avail.  On this day, though, she finally gave in after a long-fought battle, which commenced with me snuggled up beside her in a tiny girl-size bed. 

I'm not sure if this scene will repeat itself anytime soon, 

but you've gotta start somewhere.

I love you, Grace.  Please don't give up on the naps just yet.  Your mommy will lose her mind. 

Easter 2011

This weekend, a four day weekend for Dave, went by like a flash.  I'm a bit disappointed that we didn't spend more time as a family reflecting on the meaning of Easter and what Jesus did for all of us on the cross.  Grace and I did have a conversation about Easter and why we celebrate it, but at two years of age she has already figured out that the candy is where it's at.  Sad but true.

I think Grace's favorite Easter experience (it even topped the candy), was a stop to get bird seed at the Tractor Supply Company on Friday afternoon.  We were all surprised to see that they not only had bird seed, but also baby chicks and bunnies.  Grace loved the bunnies.  It made her day, for sure.

On a very blustery Saturday morning we ventured out to the Easter egg hunt at our church, and ran into a few friends there.  Then, on Easter Sunday, we drove to the wrong restaurant (my fault), and ended up being an hour late for lunch with my parents.  My brain is just not what it used to be, I'm afraid. 

Finding her eggs

My friends, Kristine and Belinda

Pria and Grace, enjoying Easter treats at music class

My favorite Easter gift has been listening to Grace sing a new song, Praise Ye The Lord, Hallelujah!  I love the way Grace says, "Hall-ay-ew-ya!"  Cutest thing ever...

Sightings

We saw this yesterday morning...

(Pileated Woodpecker)

and these tonight.