Our Camping Trip...better late than never...

About a month ago now, we went camping for the first time with our friends Camala, Tracy and Meghan (Tracy's daughter).  Even though Trey & Camala said it wasn't "real" camping because you could see I-10 from our site (we camped at the Yogi Bear campground in Madison), I slept in a tent (yes, on an air mattress) and it was outside, so for me, it was definitely "REAL" camping.

We arrived Friday afternoon and ended up having a site right on the fishing lake.  It was absolutely perfect and we couldn't of had a better spot.  Even though we had to deal with rain on Saturday, we were still able to swim, go down the big slide, play a little bit of putt-putt and use the paddle boats.  It was a great weekend with great friends, great food and memories that we will always have!

This is directly in front of our site & I LOVE this picture of the girls!

Our guests... 

Ashton watching mommy & sissy

Kaylyn & I  

Kaylyn & I sitting by the fire 

This was Saturday morning...if you look close, you will see Ashton's little head all snuggled up :) 

Good morning!

Our Chef

Ashton loves doughnuts & milk! 

Between our two tents 

Bathing Beauty 

Meghan going down the slide... 

Kaylyn going down the slide... 

Kaylyn & Meghan 

Ashton decided this was a great spot to lay and splash! 

Sleepy Heads 



Happy Easter!

Our Easter was a little different this year. Instead of having our egg hunt on Sunday like we normally do, we went to our church's Easter BBQ on Saturday. It was a day filled with fun for all of the kids and really good food! It is sure to become a yearly tradition for our family.

Originally my brother and sister-in-law and all of the boys were supposed to come, but a sick daddy and one sick baby threw a wrench in the plans. Instead, my dad grabbed Kaden and the two of them joined us for the fun.

First though, we had to take a few pictures...

She looks so excited! Not really :)

The Egg Hunt was set up perfectly so that we were able to watch all of the kids hunt their eggs at staggered times. Ashton's age group started and I was excited to see how she would do since this was her first real experience (she was too young last year).   

PawPaw and his girls & Kaden waiting for Ashton's hunt to start... 

Sisters 

We'd practiced at home, but when the day arrived, I think she was a little overwhelmed, so her big sister jumped at the opportunity to help her. 

I love this picture. Kaylyn was trying to tell Ashton what to do and how to grab the eggs in front of her. 

She is so good with her...it truly melts my heart! 

When the hunt was over, look at the egg this smart girl picked out (she wasn't prompted & held onto it for the longest time)! That's right...GO GATORS! 

Next was pony riding and the petting zoo. 

When it came time for the big kid hunt, Kaylyn and Kaden were really excited.

Off they go...

Kaylyn even got an egg from Pastor Bob 

Look at all of their eggs!

While we were waiting in line to get food, I caught this sweet moment where Kaden was fixing Ashton's hair. 

The last thing we did before going home for the day was the hayride... 

Kaden was tired of taking pictures and this is what I got...one day, when he is older and I pull out this picture, he is going to regret not smiling for the camera! 

Easter morning the girls woke up to find their baskets full of goodies.

Kaylyn's Basket...Ashton's Basket 

After going through their baskets and getting the girls in their dresses, we all went to church for a great Easter Service.

I love all of Ashton's expressions... 

My beautiful daughters... 

After church and an afternoon nap, we went to Grandma and Boppa's (Trey's parents) for Easter dinner and another egg hunt.

  As a prize, Grandma had bubbles for the kids...and she even joined in the fun!

It was a great way to end a wonderful weekend of fun and many things to be thankful for!