Easter Fun!

We had a great Easter weekend with Tim's parents.  G.G. and Papa came on Saturday afternoon and Mark was so excited to show them how to dye eggs.  We also got to go to one of our favorite local seafood restaurants and the park nearby.  Sunday we went to church together then came home and put the boys down for their naps.  We had a great lunch and followed up naptime with a little Easter basket action and some egg hunting.  It was a great weekend!

Dyeing eggs

Our results

Sliding with G.G.

Swinging

Walking with Daddy (Isn't this picture precious?)

As usual, my children were very cooperative for picture taking

The boys each got a truck for their sandbox, a book, some candy and some stuffed animals

Decorating Easter Cookies

Before Mimi left we decided that she and Mark Garrett would enjoy decorating cookies together.  Anything involving icing and cookies is a winner for Mark, so he was all in.  I used his vinyl placemats under cookie racks to put the cookies on and it worked great.  I put the icing in squeeze bottles for them, but next time I'll thin it out a bit more.  It was pretty stiff and difficult to squeeze.  Mark definitely had trouble getting his to flow out.  But they both really enjoyed it and I have to admit, it was hardly messy at all.  I would definitely let him decorate cookies again with me.  

Eating them was an even bigger hit than decorating them!

Off the Grid...

It's been a while, I know. But we've been enjoying a little Mimi time the past couple of weeks. My mom had planned her 3 week visit around Tim's underway schedule before he switched subs. He was originally going to be at sea now, but his whole schedule has shifted with our new boat. But Mom decided to come anyway - and we are so glad she did! We've had lots of fun and, as usual, she's been a big help around here. I threw a baby shower with some gals from our "old" sub and we had it here. Her expertise in hosting beautiful events was such a help. (More pictures to follow.)

It hasn't been all work though. She's had plenty of time to spoil her grand babies and have a good time with us. We've been to the zoo, to take Easter pictures, to shop, to eat local shrimp and tomorrow we headed out (just the girls) to find a dress for Mark and Meghan's wedding. It's been a great visit and we will all be so sad to see her go next week!

Sliding at the zoo with Mimi

Surprisingly, Mark chose the Merry-go-round over the train for this particular zoo visit. The boys had a great time though and I think he might choose it again.