Noah, Jackson, & I joined Grampa and many cousins at Grampa's house for pre-Easter egg decorating and to celebrate Andrew's birthday.  Grampa ended up doing a big project---knocking over the old tree house---while we were there...which was way cool for the boys to watch (and scary for his daughters to watch!) Grampa is a bit crazy with his outdoor projects.  That'll have a post of its own!

Easter preparations!

A day off from school means fun Easter preparations...and despite the chilly air...swimming?!? Yes, that's right. After Noah peeled potatoes and the boys helped me make stuffing (my mom's recipe...yum!) our crazy cousins Matthew and Nicholas came over and the boys ended up swimming! It was FREEZING cold water, but they didn't seem to mind.  They sure know how to have fun! Susie and I enjoyed having some time to visit while they were swimming like crazy people, anyway.

Easter Egg Hunt 2014

Mommy with her loves

Easter egg hunt party

I was glad to be able to make it for the boys' school Easter egg hunt.  Jackson was a little sad because he didn't push and fight the other kids for Easter eggs.  But Noah (who doesn't mind running through the maze of wild kids to get his eggs) generously shared his eggs with Jackson.  Way to go, big brother!  It sure made Mommy's heart proud.

Jackson Easter Pictures 2014

Jackson-Easter Pictures 2014- Age 3

In case you haven't heard...3 is the new 2.  In this case, Jackson was all excited to take his pictures. He even let me comb his hair...which he hates.  But when it was ACTUAL time to take pictures, he ran off and refused.  All the work it takes to get clothes and dressed and he refuses?!? YES. He sure did.  I forged on, though, and eventually got him to unknowingly get photographed as I showed him the bunny.  So, Jackson...when you one day look back and ask yourself, "Why didn't I have any Easter pictures of just me when I was 3?" The answer is, "You refused."  I'm thankful we got any at all!
LOVE YOU Jackson!!

Noah & Mommy~ Easter Pictures 2014

Here are a few Easter pictures that Noah & I took together for Easter 2014.  Noah was so cooperative and sweet for our Easter session.  I wasn't planning on being in the Easter pictures, but at the last minute, put on a dress and a hat.  My mom always wore hats.  As I get older, I find myself gravitating toward hats, as well.  I always wish I had more pictures with my mom IN the picture rather than taking  the picture.  I want my boys to always know how deeply loved and cherished they are.  Happy Easter, darling Noah. Mommy loves and adores you. Now. Always.

Noah's Easter Pictures 2014

Noah Michael McBride~ Easter 2014~ Age 6

Noah's Easter Pictures 2014~
What can I say? My oldest son is as photogenic and handsome as it gets!  Here are some of Noah's Easter pictures 2014.  I love, love, LOVE this boy! Just look at that face...those freckles...those copper locks.  Heart.

Noah T-Ball

Noah has a strong hit!

Run, Noah, run!

Always cheering him on...the hot dad.  

Getting round those bases feels so good!

Grammie came to watch the game.

And Paw Paw makes every game!