"Ah-ha's!"

In case you didn't know what the tubes from the middle of toilet paper, paper towel or wrapping paper rolls are called, they're called "Ah-ha's".  I know this because Everett reminds us.  Daily.

"AH-HA!"

"I see sum-fin (something)"

"I see you!"

Want to make this boy a happy boy?  Give him one of your "Ah-ha's" the next time you see him, he'll think you're pretty awesome.

Happy Easter!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday, we certainly did.  Before heading over to Aunt Jackie's for lunch and fun, we moseyed outside for some fresh air and to snap a few photos of the boys opening their Easter baskets.  

This event lasted OH 3.2 seconds...

the remaining 59 minutes or so, Ev picked dandelions.

Every single one of them.

 Emory was content staying put and being silly.

Afterwards we loaded up the car and headed to Aunt Jackies for this year's Easter day celebration.   Aunt Jackie prepared all things yummy so bellies were FULL and happy.

 After lunch we walked to the neighborhood park for FUN and Easter egg hunt.

Katy & Kade

Courtney (aka Coco)

Aunt Jackie

& Dixie & Brent

There were so many eggs for 3 little egg hunters.

 Aunt Schneider helps Emory find eggs.

Emory preferred stealing eggs from Kaitlyn & Ev.

Kaitlyn's mom, Rebecca looked quite festive in bunny ears. :)

There are plenty of hugs when these two get together; especially when it's time to go.

 Exhausted, boys fall right to sleep.

A perfect end to our perfect day.

Easter (Saturday) in Perkins, Oklahoma

On Friday night we drove up to  Oklahoma to celebrate Easter with the Arthur family (Debbie's side of the family) at the Territorial Plaza in Perkins. Though brief, it was really nice getting to visit and see everyone. 

Cousin Tonya, Aunt Julie and cousin Kim

 Aunt Deanna with cousin Amber's youngest, Tyler.

 Cousin Julie meets Emory

 Great grandkids, Morgan, Brynn, Ryan, Grant & Ethan

Cousin Amber



Waiting patiently for the Easter Egg Hunt to begin.

 AND THEY'RE OFF!

 Debbie's cousin, Monta, Aunt Deanna & Grandma watch the Easter Egg hunt from inside. :)



Cousin Lisa & family in front of "Pistol Pete".  GO OSU!!



Emory with Brynn (cousin Lisa's youngest daughter)

Emory's eggs from the hunt:





Cousin Justin with his dad and Debbie's youngest brother, Uncle Tony.



Jordan showing me all the eggs he collected.

Aunt Deanna's husband Uncle Mike, with cousin Rodney, Dondi & Matt

 Matt showing all the eggs he collected.

Ev counting his eggs. 

Emory negotiating with Abbey (Amber's daughter).  

Roy, Jordan & Drew taking a break.

Cousin Amber's husband, Jeremy with Tyler

This was the church (Methodist Episcopal Church of Perkins) where Deona's parents were married in 1968.  It was relocated from downtown Perkins to Territorial Plaza on Friday, April 22nd to be restored. Very cool.

 Here's a new one.  Everett sitting in "time out" in front of the church where his grandparents were married. :)

After our day at the park, some of us headed back to Grandmas house.



Playing on the screened porch

 then on Grandma's guest bed.

 Jordan didn't play very long; obviously an exhausting day.

 After exploring the farm with Grammy, Everett decided to count his "acorns" (aka pecans) he collected.

 Emory explored Grandma's bottles of yarn.

 There is always so much to do on Grandma's farm. 

Everett & Matthew pick tiny flowers

 Play chase

 Climb fences

blow dandelions and climb on tractors. 

I thought it would be great fun to put these two photos side by side.  Everett was 9 months old the last time he sat on Grandma's tractor.  Our baby boy has grown up.  Wahhhhhhhhh!  :(

Big kids have lots of fun at Grandma's too.  This photo was taken from afar; hence the blur.

A short, yet sweet time, with family this Easter.