Warm weather and up sleeves

After a cool spring, the warmer weather has arrived. It seems like it went from winter to summer. Maggie loves the weather, as she gets to play outside and gets to wear her "up sleeves" (short sleeves). She asks us every night at dinner if she can wear her "up sleeve" pajamas and does a little dance when we say yes. She is such the entertainer. She has to put on a "show" for us every night.

It's been a quiet couple of weeks. We went on a picnic with Barbara's mom and aunt last Saturday. We had a great time. Maggie had some Easter money and bought a baseball bat and ball. She can actually hit the ball! And she loves it! She's like her dad - she's left handed but swings a bat right handed.

Maggie has a sinus infection and is taking antibiotics. She was mad on Monday because she went to the doctor instead of gymnastics. I can't blame her. She never complained about being sick, but her nose was running a lot. It's much better now.

Next week I have training in Gatlinburg for 3 days so Barbara and Maggie will be going with me. They can shop and swim while I'm in training. They will have a great time.

Happy Easter!

Last year, we were in China for Easter so this was Maggie's first Easter at home, and she got to experience so much. She had 3 Easter egg hunts, her first Easter basket ( she was just a "little" spoiled), her first experience coloring eggs, and so much more. Last week, she also had her nails done, with the Easter bunny painted on her big toes. It was Maggie's idea.

Our weekend began with an Easter egg hunt at our neighbor's home. She is a single nurse and was so nice to have a hunt for the kids in the neighborhood. Maggie had a great time and, once again, got lots and lots of candy and other prizes. On Saturday afternoon my friend Mike and his 2 daughters visited from Knoxville. We haven't seen Andrea and Alicia in a couple of years as they are living with their mom in California. It was nice to see them. We all went to play goonie golf. You should have seen Maggie - she had so much fun, and would take no pointers from anyone - it's her stubborn streak.

Barbara's dad drove in Saturday evening and spent the night. On Sunday morning we woke up and Maggie found her Easter basket and eggs that the Easter bunny had hidden around the house. It was kind of like Christmas again - Maggie was overwhelmed and didn't say much. We then met Barbara's mom at Church and came home for a lunch of ham, deviled eggs, potato salad, green bean, baked beans, and coleslaw. We were joined by my mom and Barbara's aunt (as well as Barbara's mom and dad). Maggie found some more eggs hidden outside when we got home from church, so in essence, she had her FOURTH Easter egg hunt.

Maggie tired early and went to bed before 8 AM. Unfortunately we were all up at 3 AM due to some strong storms. Our power went out and was not restored until 7 PM tonight.

We hope everyone had a great holiday, it will definitely be a memorable one for us.

Easter egg hunt pictures

I hope you enjoyed these pictures! Our neighbor invited Maggie to another Easter egg hunt on Saturday, so I'll have more pictures. We had Maggie's pictures taken at Master Portrait's a couple of weeks ago. They came out GREAT!! If I could share them, I would.

Today Maggie and Barbara got their toe nails painted. Maggie has Bunny Rabbits on her big toes. I will take pictures soon.