Easter in Open Spaces

 We went past our old farm on the way to Matt's family's home.
It was amazing to me how familiar and good it felt to drive down those roads again.  I don't feel like we've lived in the city that long, and while we're there I don't feel like it's that city-ish, but it sure felt good to be back HOME.   I really am beginning to miss those open spaces without people everywhere.

 Everything looks so dead. I guess it's still winter time.  Soon it will be green and beautiful again.

 Matt was able to work on the house a bit while we were there with his Dad and brothers.  They got most of the front re-sheeted and ready for brick and siding and put in new windows.

We got to enjoy some beautiful weather while we were there.  It was so nice to be outside out there.

 I love the tongue.  Little Nile anyone?

 At Grandma & Papa's the food's so good you gotta lick the bowl clean!






















Grandma made Bready Bunnies one day with the boys and Morgan.  Heath had so much fun.

 Matt actually got to watch some March Madness with his Dad and Brothers while we were there. They would record games during the day while they worked on the house, then stay up way too late watching them together.  Its so fun when they watch sports together. It can get pretty loud and crazy! I know Matt sure enjoys it.





Houston started stacking blocks during one of the games.  Turns out he's quite the little builder.

Saturday we had a big family dinner and Easter egg hunt.  It was delicious and so much fun!

 Little Isla Rose

 Owie Boy

















You can see Jim's new smart car in the background of this next picture.  Funny story,  Heath was pointing at it and said, "Mommy look at the tiny little car.  It's so little!  Our family won't fit in that car.  My family's too big. .....  (long pause)  Mommy.... London's family would fit in that car.  London's family is little." (referring to Anthony & Laura's family.)

 Houston found one egg, realized what was inside and was done.

 Julia

 Heath and Bertie must be the same age. I asked to see their eggs and they both showed me while hiding their faces.  They're sure cute!

 Isla's booty. (the candy)

 Maren

 Memphis

 Maren found the special "doughnut hole" egg Jim & Mary hid.  : )

I love these next 3 pictures.  They show Houston's personality so well.  : )  So cute!

 We're so blessed to have so much family close by.  We sure love to be with them.

To the land of the FO's

 Matt had a whole week off for Easter so we went home to be with everyone.  The first half of the week we spent with my family.  We had so much fun with them.  We had lunch with Grandma at her school on Monday and went to lunch with Papa, Kayla & Pete & Jimmy on Wednesday.  Nile Sterling & Dallin taught Heath & Houston how to play race car games on the playstation and Nile taught Heath how to yoyo.   It was a too short, super fun few days.










Heath's signing "Play"

 These two have Aunt Kayla wrapped around their little fingers.  It was so fun to spend some time with her.  She's moving too far away next month : (

 I sure love my Sister!




























Thanks for always being so awesome and keeping things real.

 Nile made Heath his very own little yoyo.  He was so patient and taught Heath how to throw it down and make it come back up.  Heath then got a little crazy doing some "awesome tricks!"

 Sterling & Dallin - our boys remind me so much of them sometimes.

 The night before we left we all went over to Nile's house and took family pictures.  It may be the last time we're all together for a while.  Kayla and Nile & Brittany are all moving far away soon. : (   

 I love Heath's face in this picture.  Apparently playing with Grandma can get pretty intense at times.