Picking Strawberries

We drove to Plantersville yesterday to go pick some strawberries. It was a really neat place with SO many strawberries. They were delicious too! Natalie has been reading a Dora book where she eats chocolate covered strawberries, so all the way home Natalie was asking for strawberries and chocolate like Dora. We made some that afternoon and they were a big hit!

Spring Break In Review

SUNDAY AND MONDAY

We took a trip to San Antonio for a few days at the beginning of the week. My friend Dawn and her son Rafe went with us as well as Elvia and Jordy. We drove up on Sunday and I dropped them off at Sea World. I went to a bridal shower for my future sister-in-law and met back up with them later in the afternoon. We stayed on the Riverwalk on Sunday night and on Monday we went to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch which is an "African Safari Texas Style" where you drive through in your car and see all the animals (and they allow you to feed them as well). It was a quick trip, but everyone had a great time.

Natalie and Rafe excited about being at Sea World.

Natalie and Rafe watching the dolphins.

Me and Natalie at a Sea Lion show (she really liked the show, despite the look on her face).

At the Wildlife Ranch feeding the zebras.

One of the zebras wasn't being fed fast enough, so he put his head in the car to see what he could find.


Elvia, Jordy and Natalie

They had a little petting zoo which Natalie liked.

TUESDAY

We met 2 of my friends, Carey and Polly, and their kids at Johnny Rockets for lunch. We went to see Horton Hears a Who at the movie theatre after that. It was the first time that Natalie had ever gone to a movie theatre. She really liked it and did great for about the first half of the movie. We left after that, as it was getting close to nap time...she keeps asking to go back, so maybe next time we'll make it through the entire movie!

Natalie with Olivia and Brendan at Johnny Rockets.

Natalie in the movie theatre chair that kept closing on her.

FRIDAY

We were invited to a little Easter Party at the home of two of the little girls in Natalie's class at school. She was really excited to see the Easter Bunny and go on an Easter egg hunt.

Natalie ready to go to the party with her Easter Basket in hand.

The kids at the party.

Natalie searching for candy.

Natalie followed the Easter Bunny around everywhere.

Natalie and Rafe getting treats from the Easter Bunny.

Natalie giving the Easter Bunny a hug.

Natalie with the Easter Bunny (AGAIN).

Natalie got a kick out the Easter Bunny dancing around.

Later that evening Natalie was playing on the computer with Daddy...I love these pictures!




SATURDAY

On Saturday, we woke up and took Natalie to the livestock show and carnival at the rodeo. She really had a good time looking at all of the animals. Later that evening, Steve's mom and sister and her family came over for Easter Dinner. Somehow I didn't get a single picture of that!!

Natalie watching the pig races...that was by far her favorite thing there.

Natalie in the petting zoo.

Natalie feeding the donkey.

Natalie riding the pony.


EASTER SUNDAY

On Easter Sunday, Natalie woke up and hunted Easter eggs. After that, we went to church and then came home and hunted Easter eggs again. Phoebe and Stan both came over to visit and Natalie got in the hot tub for a little while.

Natalie hunting for Easter eggs.

Natalie got some gardening gear in her Easter basket and was excited to start using it.

Natalie attempting to water the plants, but hey the rocks can use some water too!

Natalie in her Easter dress looking at her loot.

Natalie going through her eggs.

Natalie got some goggles for Easter and decided they would go well with her princess shoes.

Papa helping Natalie with her goggles.

The New Digs

Thanks to Lindsay at Splat Designs for the new look. I had to either get rid of the pictures at the top or I had to keep re-doing them each year, so I opted for the easier option. I am telling myself that along with the new look, I will do better at keeping it up to date...I am already behind...not a good sign!

Swimming at Brendan's

We went swimming over at my friend Carey's house last weekend...the weather was great and the pool was heated. Natalie didn't want to get in at first, but didn't want to get out by the time we had to leave. Brendan has a little sister, Ainsley, who Natalie loves, but she was napping by the time I got the camera out.

Natalie's Easter Party at School

Natalie had a little Easter party at her school last week before Spring Break. The Easter Bunny made an appearance, and they had a Easter egg hunt as well. Natalie loved it.

The kids spotting the Easter Bunny for the first time.

Natalie was a pro at finding the Easter eggs. She had a bag full when she was finished!

The kids racing for the eggs.

The Easter Bunny was handing out eggs as well.

Natalie giving the Easter Bunny a hug

Having some Easter snacks.

Natalie with the Easter Bunny