I.Love.Camping.

Camping makes me happy inside. I had been begging David to go camping, but he wasn't so sure about the idea of a toddler, the woods, a fire & a tent. I finally convinced him when our friends the Bergmans agreed to go - AND they brought Bethany's parents too! We made plans to head to Daingerfield State Park for Friday & Saturday night. The same week, we got an email from our small group that some other family's would be there as well - so fun! Kate & I headed out early Friday with the Johnsons & Bethany while the boys finished the work day.

The boys weren't sad that we set up the tents before they got there...

The kids did SO GREAT! The first day they stayed right around us. Playing in tents...with toys...reading books, etc.

Stuck!

We went for a walk on the pier...

I let Kate put her feet in. Right after this picture she face planted in the water. In her clothes. Mom of the year.
Our redneck children. Did I mention I love camping?? There is no telling how much dirt they ate that weekend!

I just love being outside with my favorite things...

reading,

relaxing,

night time campfires complete with s'mores,

hikes in the woods,
precious friends,
blossoming love,
PRECIOUS faces,
I mean, is she not the cutest??
my favorite people,
Family.

We ended up packing up on Saturday & heading back at 9 o'clock that night. It was a much better night's sleep :) I can't wait to go next spring with a 2 1/2 year old and a 5 month old!!! So fun!

Easter at Granddad & Mimi's

David played for Worship team for the Sunrise service at our church, but without childcare & really not much desire to wake Kate (or myself!) up for that, we just let him go. He came home for a little rest in between, then we all went to the 11:00 service. It was a wonderful Easter service at church, then we headed over to David's parents for a great lunch, egg hunting & hanging out. Angela was there of course, and Bethany was able to come home. They only one we were missing was Mandy & her family. We spent most of the day just visiting & relaxing - so fun!

Kate ended up taking 2 more naps (after 1 that morning) - all that egg hunting wore her out!

Trying to get a few pictures in our "Easter Outfits" - she was super ready for a nap at this point!

Isn't her dress too cute?? Thank you, Nana!

Trying on Mimi's sunglasses :)

Petting the horses from next door

relaxing...

sunbathing...

we tried at least...

checkin out the goods

mmm...chocolate!

Adrianna found one!

Kate & David spent most of their time walking along the paths.

He's such a good dad :)

Me & my girl

Singing "Deep & Wide"

Can you see that they're both making the same face. Love catching moments like that...

David was shaking the tree & the girls thought it was so funny!

Easter - Saturday

The day before Easter, we had a fun day of celebrating with Nana & Poppa.

In the afternoon, we headed up to our church's even for kids. We got there a little late, but Kate's friend Jackson shared some of his eggs for Kate to "hunt".

Since we missed the hunt at church, Nana set one up for Kate at home.

She loved running around & picking them up, then putting them in her basket.