Pictures from Today

I just figured out the Blogger app on my phone. I am able to upload pictures and my blog from my phone! Thank God because the hours that I've been spending Blogging and thinking about Blogging were making me rethink my decision to blog.

Will woke up at 5:30 am because he was coughing. He didn't fall back to sleep, but he did fall asleep watching Mickey. I've never seen him fall asleep in front of the TV. He must have been exhausted.

Since Will was asleep by noon Erin ad I decided to make cookies. They were yummy chocolate chip coconut cookies. Erin was a big helper. She had fun adding the ingredients and stirring. She never did try one of the cookies. My kids really don't have a sweet tooth. After we made cookies, she washed the dished for about 45 minutes. This was the first time I've let her play in the water like this and she loved it! She spilled some water and I said, "uh-oh" and she quickly replied with "Spaghetti O's". Where does she get this stuff from?

Phone pictures

I'm trying out the Blogger app. Lets see if this works

Family Pictures on Easter

One of the many great things about Oma's assisted living home is that they have a full Catholic mass (I think everyday) on Sundays. We went to church with Oma and even though her leg was bothering her (which is why she was in the wheelchair) she came down to join us.  The kids were fine and were happy to be set free to run around after mass.  We took some wonderful family pictures before we  headed home. I am so thankful that we were able to make the trip north to celebrate Easter with my family.  We'll see everyone again in July when we are back in the UP for the 4th of July (which will be here before we know it!) 

Erin had so much fun playing with her cousins.  She, Olivia(above) and Hannah (right) spent a lot of time together. I can't believe that my little girl is old enough to go off and play with her cousins!

 

 

 Tyler, Will, me, Erin, Jaime, Oma, Grace, Olivia and Hannah
 

Will was happy to look out the window and get himself a drink from the water jug.

 

Will and Erin didn't want to get a picture together. And despite the sad look on Erin's face in every picture, she did have fun! Aunt Sue and her beautiful grandchildren!  

 

Silly Oma!

A Visit From the Bunny!

The Easter Bunny found Will and Erin all the way in Escanaba.  When the kids woke up Sunday morning they had no idea it was Easter or that there was a basket of goodies hidden for them. 

Thankfully, daddy and I saw where their baskets were hidden so we were able to help the kids.  The bunny knows Will and Erin well because he bought them Goldfish, a special bowl with a straw attached (Erin loves to drink the milk out of her cereal

bowl), bubbles and a new book for Erin and some cars for Will.  He didn't bring any candy because Will and Erin don't really like it (we'll see how things change by next





Easter.  The kids were excited about the Goldfish and wanted the bag open immediately.  They promptly dumped the whole bag on the floor and thankfully we had a bowl to put them all in.  Will lined up the fish on his leg and said, 'swim.' 

After playing with our new stuff we had to quickly eat  breakfast, pack the van and get ready for church.  Somehow we managed to make it out the door and to church on time!

Easter Dinner

We enjoyed Easter dinner on Saturday instead of Sunday. My cousins Jason and Jen had to work Sunday and an early celebration made it easier for us to travel home.  Oma came out to Uncle Ray's house for the afternoon.  She enjoyed spending time with everyone (even though all of the activity made her very tired).  I was so thankful that she was there with us. 

Jen brought over Easter eggs for us to dye. Will had fun putting his egg into the dye and pulling it out with his hand. He wanted nothing to do with the egg dipping wand thingy. 





 Erin had fun watching everyone dye their eggs. 

The Easter Bunny made a stop and hid some eggs in Uncle Ray's garage. They were supposed to be hidden outside, but it was snowing (we got a few inches) so he hid them inside instead.  All of the kids had fun finding the eggs (and the goodies inside of them). 

Erin loved cuddling with Oma. 

Cousin Jason, me and Erin smiling for a picture.

 

 Jen made a cute bunny cake for dessert. It looked adorable and tasted delicious!

 We had a delicious ham dinner and enjoyed each others company.  After the kids were in bed, we went to my cousin Jason's house to hang out. I had fun laughing and telling stories with my cousins. 

Visting Oma

On Saturday morning, we went back to visit my grandma. This time we spent about 2 hours in her room while the kids played.  I'll never forget the look of pride and joy on her face as she watched her great-grandchildren play.  The kids warmed right up to her and were giving kisses, hugs and acted like their typical happy selves. 

Will showed Oma how to look at pictures on the phone.

Will found a hiding place (behind Oma's coat and hat on the back of her door).  They both had fun playing with stickers, trains, trucks and reading books.  My mom there too and she captured some wonderful pictures (as usual) of our special morning together.

A Visit with Oma

We headed to the Upper Peninsula to visit my family for Easter.  We left at 5:30 am and both kids didn't fall asleep until 15 minutes before we arrived in Escanaba (and after they had been in the car for almost 6 hours).  The kids passed the time by watching a movie, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and playing with grandma.

When we arrived at Oma's we went right in to say hi. She was in the dining room waiting for lunch. She was so excited to have us there and ALL of the residents (and staff) were full of smiles as they were entertained by Will and Erin.  The kids had fun running around and exploring everything.  Will LOVED playing with the front doors in the
lobby.  He quickly figured out how to open the door and would laugh so hard at his ability to escape.  After lunch, we went to Oma's room for a short visit before heading to Uncle Ray's house for a nap. After the nap, we went back to Oma's for a visit. It was nice to see my grandma and to watch her enjoy the kids. It made the 6 hour car ride worth it.