Easter Bunny pics at the mall

I've taken Jocelynn every year to take pictures with the Easter bunny. It's a fun tradition and fun to look back at pictures. My sister was down and I like to go weeks before Easter and during the day so no one is there and we can take our time. My mom got Jocelynn this beautiful yellow dress for Easter! Zealynn and Jocelynn were great with the bunny but not Carter. He didn't mind waving to the bunny but he did not want to get close to him.

Jessica here from Utah

Jessica and Keven drove down from Utah. Keven had to go back to work and Jessica stayed all week. It was great having them here. My mom and dad got a pool and one of the days it was pretty hot so we got in our swimsuits. It was hot enough to wear the suits but not hot enough to get in.

Zealynn looks so cute in her swimsuit!

Jocelynn loved having her around! She wishes she was her sister so she could have her around all the time!

We went out to dinner one night to TGIFridays

More pics with sweet Zealynn! Can't wait till she comes back! of course her parents also!

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Carter is always trying to climb in anything. Jocelynn has her little toys in here, he dumped it and climbed right in.

The leprechaun came and made a mess in the house, he left gold coins and lucky charms.

He also used the restroom while he was here, Jocelynn loved that!

I love the holidays!

St Patrick's Day sign

Carter was asleep and usually if Jocelynn's not napping also I put on a show for her to watch so I can some alone time or get things done. This time and every once in awhile I try to spend this time with her. I taped 3 papers together and we decided to paint a St Patrick's Day picture. She wanted to paint a rainbow so the leprechaun could slide down it. When it was finished we hung it over the sliding glass door.

I painted the bucket and leprechaun and she painted the gold and hands and face of leprechaun, also the grass and the big piece of gold to the right sparkling. I thought it was so cute!

She was very happy with how it came out and we had fun painting and talking together

I was so impressed that she wrote this all my herself! I of course told her how to spell it.

I love being home

We go to the park with grandma a couple times a week. Around 130. The weather has been beautiful and I enjoy this time with her. The kids love it also. When I tell them we are going to the park Carter says. "Grandma? everytime!" They love her. We found a ladybug at the park and it was on Jocelynn's arm for a long time. As busy as life has been I love every minute of it. I love being home, I love being a mom!

Carter is into everything Jocelynn is. He looks up to his sister and wants to be like her. He loves the color pink and purple. If I get out plates he says pink. The other day before bed he kept saying baby, baby. James says under his breath. . . animal. I found him the other day in her dress up jewerly. Someday he may be embarrassed of this photo.

Jocelynn is really into babies these days. That's all she wants to play with. I find her babies asleep everywhere and she often has her door closed and we can't go in because the baby is asleep. She loves to name her babies and carry them around with her.

I've been really busy sewing every night. I try to do a little studying and sewing every night. I've probably put in about 30 hours of sewing. It's been a lot of work. I finished the window valances and need to hem the curtains but am almost done. I've learned so much about sewing and love my machine!

Grandma came to Jocelynn's class to read a book. She read the book, "Ruthie and the not so itty bitty, lie." She talked with the class about honesty. Jocelynn loved it and Grandma gave her the book after.

We went with Grandma back to her church for a musical performance. A pianist played and someone that played the flute and horn. I love these performances because my grandma loves them. She is often smiling and crying as they are performing. I look to the left and James is on his phone and look to the right and my dad is asleep. It's a crack up and great memories!

Jocelynn has been smiling a lot like this for pictures. It's so funny. This is one of her good friends, Jordyn. Jordyn and her 2 other sisters are like her cousins. She loves playing with them and has since she was a baby.

Carter is very independent. I don't remember Jocelynn being like this. She always wanted me to help her. It's so funny to me when I see him try something. I came downstairs and he got the cereal out of the cupboard and poured himself a bowl. He did really well getting it into the bowl but didn't know how to stop!

Chick Fil A Preschool Field Trip

There was a little time at the end so her teacher, Ms Brooke, sang songs and read a book to the kids.

Jocelynn and her friend Kate. It's fun to see her interact with her friends!

In February, Jocelynn's preschool talked about community helpers. She had a field trip to Chick Fil A and we decided to go and grandma came along with us. Every child loves Chick Fil A. I mean what child wouldn't, great food, fun place to play, a balloon to take home and you can trade in your toy for ice cream. On the field trip the kids were able to go in the back and see how they cook the chicken, everything is fresh and they even got to see them make lemonade. Of course I was so impressed with Ms Brooke and how organized and together she always is. The kids are so well behaved and I know it has a lot to do with her. Jocelynn had a great time and loved having grandma there.

Helen Grace Chocolates

Helen Grace Truffles

I failed to mention, and I don't know how I forgot that my husband brought me home these chocolates. Years ago for Valentines Day, I believe it was 2005 he brought me home these chocolates, milk chocolate and white chocolate truffles with caramel inside. These were one of the best sweets I've ever had. They melted in my mouth. They closed down and we never had them again. James was out in LA at a meeting and found another Helen Grace store and brought me home some. It brought back a wonderful memory to me and they were so good!