Family Fun

The weather this week has been beautiful. We have enjoyed taking Reid for walks in his wagon and going to the park. I can't wait for more good weather. We are working hard to get our backyard in working order for our big guy- he LOVES being outside.

Here are some pictures of our great week.

This is the NY Yankees rocking chair Reid got from Grammie and Papa Winters for his birthday. Rudd and I just about had a heart attack when Reid stood straight up in the seat! Thankfully Reid listens to us when we ask him to sit.

Reid got this from our "family" in Westport for his 1st birthday. I would like to note that this is HALF of the play hut/ball pit, but Reid loves it. Believe it or not, it folds down and fits in a 12 by 18 in bag.

Happy Easter

Mass was wonderful. It felt right to be there with Rudd and Reid sitting next to me. Father Kheck was not there today, but we had a Bishop from Seattle, from the arch diocese. The homily was great. The Bishop talked about Mary Magdalen and how when she looked in the tomb, she did not see the emptiness, she looked inside the emptiness. I do not understand to the depth the Bishop was aiming for, but I kind of understand what he means about looking into the emptiness and seeing something besides nothing... Not waiting the for the emptiness to be filled, but maybe knowing that it's there, somewhere, maybe not in the exact location you are looking. People were waiting for the resurrection of Christ, not understanding that he was there, in our neighbors, loved ones and strangers.

Did I mention that for Lent, I gave up pop (all pop, not just coke-a-cola) and candy. I have to admit I was weak and had a sip and a bite here and there, but for the most part I did pretty good. Today, this is what I had waiting for me after Mass...I was more excited about the candy than the coke.

Reid's second Easter has been so much fun. Here are some pictures of his Easter basket and coloring eggs.

Here is our yummy dinner. Of course it took all day to cook, and only a few minutes to eat, but it was good. I have to mention that Reid loved my homemade rolls (I got the recipe from Ella).

Life

I kept telling myself, I just need to get through February, then I needed to get through March. Now I am telling myself, Rudd and Reid that I just need to get through April, then I can clean the garage, have a yardsale, play with Reid outside (hopefully it's not raining or snowing!!!), give my poor pugs a much needed bath, cook a decent meal, get my paper's graded and handed back the next day...the list goes on and on. After I tackle that long list, I would like to start scrapbooking. I realized this is Reid's SECOND Easter. He experienced a lot of "firsts" and I haven't scrapbooked anything.

I am so excited about tomorrow. I am cooking a big meal for my small family of three. It will be an Easter tradition in the making. I read to Reid tonight from his children's bible that Sierra gave me. Tomorrow Rudd, Reid and I will get our Easter outfits on and go to mass, come home and color Easter eggs. I have a spiral ham, homemade bread and homemade scalloped potatos on the menu. I can't wait. And for dessert, I am trying to decide between a pie, brownies (Reid's favorite) or cupcakes with the rainbow chip frosting (I think that's everyone's favorite!)



Here are some fun pictures of Reid I just feel like posting. He is changing so much, and is so much fun. He is giving us kisses and loves and is so close to talking, we are just waiting for words to replace the babble coming out of his mouth!!!
The top two were taken during spring break, we spend a week in Umatilla with my parents. We were able to visit Lisa and her boys. They cooked us dinner and Reid was able to play with Ryan and Gage.



Reid loves his ball pit, have I mentioned that? I get a little worried when I see Rizzi in it with him! Is it bad my son has to play with my dog...I fit in the ball pit with him but it doesn't leave much room for play...