Easter

Easter Break: April 21-24

Thursday, April 21:

After work I picked you up from Paula's & the 2 of us headed back to Dillonvale. Daddy had games Friday & Saturday so he couldn't join us until then. It was my first road trip with you alone. It was a beautiful evening & you were pretty good for the most part.. even stayed awake for parts of the trip. We got in around 9.. said our hellos & called it a night.

Friday, April 22:

I was so excited for today because I was getting you all 'dolled up to see the Easter Bunny! I talked to Daddy in the morning & found out that due to an excessive amount of rain on it's way.. he might be in sooner rather than later because the games might be cancelled. We were excited for this news!
Grammy, Grandpa & I got you all ready & headed to the mall in St. Clairsville. We did a little shopping & once you ate in Macy's.. we headed directly for "Bun Bun". You were sooooo precious in your pink dress. It was the first dress I had ever put you in.. EVERYONE was stopping to say how pretty you were.. the workers in Macy's, strangers in the bathroom, everywhere. There was no line so I walked right up & sat you on his lap. You were soooo good! I was so proud of you. The picture turned out great! Then, they let mommy sneak in & Grammy snapped a picture of the 3 of us. I hope you're this good with Bun Bun next year!

We got a call from Daddy saying the ALL the games were cancelled but they were having 4:30 practice & he'd probably just come up in the morning. I was happy he was going to get to spend more time with us then we had thought. We did a little more shopping, had lunch at Cracker Barrel where you slept & headed home. We visited Pap & Aunt Jacki that evening. I finally got Pap to hold you (he's always afraid he's going to drop you because he shakes). He was so happy & just loves you!

Saturday, April 23:

Talked to Daddy first thing in the morning. He had left the house, was heading to New Martinsville to visit with your Great Grandma Betty & was heading to Oglebay to meet the 4 of us. We all rode to Oglebay so Mommy & Grammy could meet with the wedding coordinator to sign the contract for our reception in the Pine Room. Daddy was able to meet us there which I was happy about. Grammy bought you a 'My First Easter' outfit so you wore that. You were adorable & SUCH a good baby!

We went to see the Pine Room, walked around the Lodge, met with Shirley, looked at some reception picture then had lunch in the 'Glass Works Grill & Bar'. You were so good. You just sat in your carrier & looked out the window & watched us. I'm so proud of you for how good you are for just 3 months!
When we got home we were all soooo tired. We were having Easter dinner together that night though. Your big cousin Gina came up to visit. It was strange to not have dinner at my Grammys. All of the holidays are going to be so different without her now. It was nice to have Grandpas whole side of the family get together for every holiday & eat too much food. But this nice little Easter dinner with just the 6 of us was just as nice.

We went down Aunt Jacki's to visit/say our good-bye's since we were leaving in the morning. Mommy got some pictures of you in her living room with your bunny ears on (also courtesy of Grammy). We were all laughing so hard at you. You were soo funny & kept falling over. I'm glad you're so tolerant.

Easter Sunday, April 24:

We woke up pretty early. Mommy wasn't feeling great for some reason. My whole body ached & my head was killing me. I layed around for awhile & then after my shower, felt a little better. You were sleeping in your swing so Mommy & Daddy did our Easter basket from Grammy & Grandpa. We got some really nice things (Wesleyan candle, DVDs, I got a pretty silver bracelet, candy of course, etc.). Perfect timing, you woke up, so we did your baskets. That's right, you had 3! You got soooooooo much stuff!.. of course!

We packed everything up & headed to New Comerstown. I hated that we had to have 2 cars but since Daddy had to drive separate, we didn't have choice. Daddy couldn't wait to get to Aunt Pammy's. He took you out of your carseat & we had to put your bunny ears on. We walked in the door & everyone went CRAZY! They loved their little Easter Bunny. You were ADORABLE. It was so nice because Uncle John, Ryan, Megan, Robbie, & Uncle John's sister & mom got to meet you for the first time!

Everyone passed you around. You were so good.. as usual. You got baskets from Mimi & Grandpa & Aunt Pammy & Uncle John. You got more clothes, books, signs, money, etc. Then, the big kids went into the basement after dinner for our Easter egg hunt. Grandpa was all bummed out we couldn't have it outside because it was rainy & the ground was all wet. Mommy had been hearing about this annual easter egg hunt for over a year. I had no idea how serious it was. I came out with $11. Aunt Ashton was the champion with 3 of the 4 golden eggs and $60+!

Then, Grandpa had a SPECIAL Easter Egg Hunt for you on the front porch. Since it was your first time it was only appropriate we were fair to the baby! He had 10 eggs 'hidden' for you. Daddy took you around with your special basket to pick them up. He gave you the first egg he found & you held onto it then ENTIRE time! It was so cute & no one could believe it. You were SO into everything that was going on. That's what I love about you.. you don't miss ANYTHING. You're so into everything that's going on around you. You came out of your hunt with a 50 cent piece and $18!
After we did that we had to pack up & head back to Buckhannon because it's about a 3 hour drive. You were pretty good for Mommy. We stopped in Clarksburg because you got pretty fussy because you were hungry. Daddy was happy because I pulled over in Taco Bell! We drove through & ate in the car while you ate.
We headed home & guess what!??!?!... The Easter Bunny stopped by our house while we were gone. He dropped off an easter basket for you & put it right next to the jump jump Mommy & Daddy got you for Easter. How did he know?!?! Boy did he get you some nice things. You got some clothes, a bathing suit, a toy for when you start crawling. some neat books & a new bow! You sat on the couch while Daddy showed you everything. You are such a good baby. Mommy & Daddy love you, Kinsley. Happy 1st Easter!!!!!