Happy Easter 2011

Our Easter weekend began by going to church Thursday evening for the "Washing of the Feet," and then for the Good Friday service at Newman Parish.

On Saturday Blake was very excited to dye Easter Eggs after is nap. He loved mixing the eggs around in the colored dye. Bennett was a spectator this year, but next year he will be right in the egg-dying action with us.


Before going to bed on Saturday night, Blake wanted to put a carrot out as a snack for the Easter Bunny. We also left him a little note with his snack. On Easter Sunday morning, the first thing Blake did when he got out of bed was to head out to the kitchen to see if the Easter Bunny had eaten his carrot. Blake came running into our bedroom yelling, "Mom, the Easter Bunny ate almost all of the carrot!"


Blake also began looking for his Easter basket almost as soon as he got out of bed. He couldn't wait to see what hiding place the Easter Bunny had picked for his basket!

We rounded out our Easter weekend by having Papa Ron and Grandma Claudia over for lunch and an Easter Egg Hunt. I have never witnessed Blake eat his lunch so fast as I did today. He knew that once lunch was over he would be searching for Easter eggs in the yard. He had his basket and he was ready! Again, Bennett was a spectator, but he did get to sit on Blake's tractor for awhile!



Most importantly, Randy and I really want Blake and Bennett to know why we celebrate Easter. While dying Easter eggs and hunting for baskets and eggs is such a special treat, we really want them to know that this day is so much more than that. It is about celebrating that Jesus has risen, and because He died on the cross for us, and because we believe in Him, we too shall have eternal life! We are so blessed in so many ways! Happy Easter to you and your family!

Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Lately it has been a morning tradition for Blake to go into Bennett's room upon waking up. Blake climbs into Bennett's crib and they bounce around and laugh with each other. I thought I better capture this on the camera before this phase passes us by.

Blake's Lego Creation

When Bennett was born, Grandpa and Grandma Gronos wanted to get Blake a 'Big Brother' toy. When they came to visit they brought Blake a bucket of Legos. He has loved playing with them over the past year, and he has made some pretty cool creations all on his own. Here is just one of those creations! Maybe he'll be an architect one day!

How To Be An 11 Month Old

* Crawl to any destination your little legs will take you

* Pick up EVERYTHING and put it into your mouth to see how it tastes

* Drool on your toys, chin, and clothing

* Change your outfit several times each day (see photos)

* Sway to any music that you hear

* Splash water in your face while in the bathtub

* Squirm as much as possible while getting your diaper changed

* Eat diligently anything put in front of you on your tray

* Make cooing sounds in your crib upon waking up from your nap

* Sleep at least 3 hours during the day

* Pull up onto your legs to stand

* Say "nana" for banana (2 per day is not even enough!)

* Cuddle with mom and dad

Lamb Farm 2011

For a 2nd year in a row we ventured out to Govin's Lamb Farm. Blake couldn't wait to see the baby chicks again. They were his favorite attraction last year, and he said they were his favorite again. Last year he didn't really care to hold a lamb, but this year was different. He sat right down and snuggled the lamb in his lap. Bennett even wanted to pet most of the animals. We are hoping to make this an annual event. Blake even left in tears because he didn't want to go home.