Easter Sunday 2014

Happy Easter!  We had a busy day - we attended two church services this morning (served one, sat one), ate lunch with Gigi, Bubba & Ginger, came home to see what the Easter Bunny left while we were at church, and finished the afternoon with an egg hunt or two!

two cute kids in their Sunday best

 so sweet!

 another picture before lunch

 family portrait

 the Easter Bunny left a few baskets while we were at church

 they loved the Chinese yo-yos!

the big surprise egg...

 Money - their favorite!

 time to hunt eggs

(so thankful for great weather, last year we had to hunt eggs inside!)

 Happy Easter

He isn't here!  He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen...

Matthew 28:6

Family Portrait

As a special treat for Mother's Day, our church had professional photographers come take pictures of all of the families before they entered the building.  We have never had a professional picture taken of our family - just me and a timer!!  Such a treat to have a real photo!

Sandidge Family 2013

Snowflake Surprise

Snowflake had a surprise for all of us this morning.  The kids found Snowflake in the back seat of the van with a note.

 We surprised the kids by taking them to see the show at the Dixie Stampede.

Before the show started, we walked around the place and saw the horses

 Reagan couldn't believe she was actually at the Dixie Stampede!

 Daddy and Cooper looked at the horses

 We went in the Saloon for a some refreshment and pre-show music

 Ready for the real show to begin

I obeyed the rules and didn't take any pictures during the show, but the look on the kids' faces was priceless.  They were so entertained and happy to be there.  They sang, cheered, high-fived, laughed and had the time of their lives!

 

Here is our "official" picture from the evening!

Old & New Friends

This weekend we had some old friends visit us from Texas.  Greg and Dee have known each other practically all their lives.  Dee was in our wedding as was his oldest son Craig.  Dee and his family were in town for Craig's baptism at church, so it was the perfect opportunity to see each other again.  We hadn't seen each other since December of 2006 (Reagan was only 8 months old).  Both of our families have expanded since then!!  We were able to see each other last night for a few hours and then went to church & lunch together today.  The visit was short, but we had a great time.  Greg and I are already planning a trip to Texas to see them again!

Cooper and Hooper acting silly at lunch time

these two would be TROUBLE if they lived closer

 a forever friendship formed

 Dee, Daphne, Tara & Greg

Hooper, Neyland, Reagan & Cooper