Nora got several fun Easters this year! I was a huge fan of really embracing the activities since she really is just starting to be the perfect age to enjoy everything.

On Easter weekend we helped host our HOA Easter Egg Hunt/party. We hired a train, an Easter bunny, petting zoo and put out 1,000 eggs (that I personally stuffed!). We also had donuts and played at the park. It was a seriously perfect morning. Nora loved all of it, it was a nice cool morning and we got to be with our friends. We love our neighborhood and the life we have built here!

Jason and Nora ride in the train! 

The Easter bunny trying to make friends 

Jen and Trey on the train-he liked it I know! Jason gladly held Bryn while they went riding. 

Since Nora had done an Easter egg hunt last weekend she knew the drill! But this time she was smarter in that she wanted to get straight to what was inside. So she would pick up one egg and open it. Meanwhile, the other kids were getting all the eggs so we were trying to tell Nora-collect now, open later! But she didn't care-she was happy with even a few eggs :)

Of course we had to spend a fair amount of time at the swings since that is Nora's favorite place! 

"Look MA, no hands!" 

One of my favorite photos- just chatting and eating donuts :)

The big kids riding the train! hehe

My favorite ladies! We have been around a long time! #Dellwivesforlife

Happiness! 

Nora did NOT like the Easter bunny-even though it was our friend Matt. She was very weary of him! 

Jen coaxed a smile though! Isn't this the best photo?

Matt was just one of the kids! He's so fun. 

Another day we went to Georgetown for their Easter festivities. Nora liked the bunnies. 

Again, she did NOT like the suited bunny. haha. 

And finally, Easter Sunday! We did her makeshift basket after her afternoon nap since church is at 8am and then lunch and nap. She liked her toys and again, a lovely perfect day. We had a big Easter dinner at a friends house and they had an Easter egg hunt too and Nora enjoyed ham and rolls :) We are blessed with so many wonderful people in our lives! 

Our Easter Sunday Best! I even sang in the Easter choir which was a first for me in a long time. I really enjoyed it and was a great way to really appreciate the reason for Easter. 

Nora with her little friends and apparently, it was WINDY! 

2 cute girls! 

This girl. She has my heart! 

I'm so grateful for Easter and the reminder that indeed, He is Risen! It's so wonderful to have the gospel of Christ in our lives and know that our family can be together forever. Happy Easter! 

Easter in Dallas

The weekend before Easter we headed to Dallas to see my parents! It was raining super hard on the way up but we persisted and went anyways! We had a nice little weekend with them and it's always so nice to visit.

Of course, Jason was so excited for Bucee's on the way up. We got dinner and took a little car break. Here Nora is with Bucee.

She kept finding things she wanted...luckily we made it out without buying any of them 

and just a few tears shed. 

Saturday morning we went to the Aubrey Easter Egg hunt with Grandpa. Nora loved hunting for eggs and she got lots! It was a fun morning.

Just hanging with Grandpa! 

With all her loot! 

Later that day was Amy and Josh's going away party at Dave's house. They are moving to Guam for 3 years and we just happened to come on their going away party weekend. It was great to see everyone and wish them well! 

Here are our kids together-aren't they so cute? Arranged marriage?

Then we went to see MeMaw and it was so nice to see her! I think she is 92 now? 

She's holding up well and still as sharp as ever! 

Sunday we had some Cajun food before heading home. Nora loved this restaurant's singer and she was so sweet to Nora. She let her sing in the microphone, play the instruments and Nora loved dancing to her songs. 

Always fun to have time with family (even if we didn't get any pictures with them!)

Love y'all! 

Nora's First Easter

I can't believe how many things I've almost missed documenting on here! Easter was so fun this year with Nora.

Our first Easter activity was our neighborhood HOA Easter Egg hunt that I put on with our social committee. We had donuts, fruit, a petting zoo and an Easter Egg Hunt. O and the Easter Bunny! Aka our good friend Matt! :)

Jason "assisted" Nora in grabbing the eggs "hovercraft" style! She liked to have one in each hand and bang them together. She had a lot of fun but then needed to head home for a nap!

 

Next was our ward Mommy playgroup Easter egg hunt that my good friend Cami put on in her backyard. There were tons of kids and moms and we did a hunt in the backyard and then some breakfast foods! It was so fun and I'm so happy to have so many wonderful ladies around during the day to enjoy being a mom with!

 Nora and Dell-they are just 5 week apart!

 "Collecting" eggs 

Some of the gang of mommies!  And lots had already left :)

Sunday morning we gave Nora her first Easter bucket. It had some treats for Mom and Dad and books and toys for Nora. We think she liked it :) 

Easter evening we had about 20 people over for Easter dinner! We did a big potluck and it went great. You know I love throwing a party! It was raining on and off but we managed to have it outside (it would have been tight inside!) Of course I was distracted and didn't get too many photos!

 Jason's Grandpa's Carrot Cake-delicious! 

Nora enjoying her first Peep!

It was a great Easter for us and for Nora and we can't wait until next year when she should really understand it! Grateful for our Savior and his Resurrection that blesses our lives each day.