Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Once again we enjoyed a fabulous brunch and Easter Egg hunt at the Adams' family home. Everlee and all her friends had a fabulous time munching on brunch, hunting the eggs, and running around the background. Since it was raining, we had to resort to an inside egg hunt. The kids were such good sports and the indoor hunt didn't seem to matter. Everyone enjoyed dressing up and devouring way too much candy. We can't wait to have another hunt next year.

Great group of friends

Brunching with your BFF

Ready for the hunt

Smile!

Proud of all the eggs

Come on, Moon!

One night while driving to gymnastics, Everlee and I noticed a beautiful Carolina moon in the sky. We drove all around Monkey Junction trying to capture the magnificent view. Our best view ended up being from our very own driveway. Ever since this night, Everlee and I search for the moon on the way to gymnastics. Once again, we saw a bright moon on the way to gymnastics. Everlee was thrilled to know the moon was following her to gymnastics. She called out from the backseat, "Come on, Moon! Come on!" She wanted to make sure the moon knew exactly where we were headed.

Children Say the Funniest Things!

Lately, Everlee seems to have become quite the comedian. She is very rational and is able to rationalize just about every situation. At times, it surprises us and we have to laugh at her logic. It makes us wonder where she comes up with certain things. I have decided to keep a log of all her "rational" comments.

First Example: It was time to start getting ready for bed so I pointed to the clock and informed Everlee that the clock said it was time for bed. It read 8:00pm. Everlee responded with, "That's not what the clock says. The clock says, Everlee doesn't have to go to bed!"

Second Example: As parents, we try to teach our children the importance of sharing. I learned you must be careful with what you preach. We were all enjoying a little ice cream one night after dinner. Everlee finished her bowl rather quickly and decided to try and poke her spoon into my ice cream bowl. I explained she had finished her ice cream and the ice cream in the bowl belonged to me. Everlee looked at me with her most serious face and said, "Mommy, you really need to share." How do you argue with this? She pulled this move on her father as well. Everlee probably ate her weight in ice cream that evening.

Third Example: OVERLY TIRED? We had a long day of soccer, pool time, followed by a BBQ with the neighbors. Everlee could hardly keep her eyes open but she insisted I read her a story about Peter Pan. The only catch....I HAD to read the story but I WASN'T allowed to talk. She seemed content with me flipping through the pages and looking at the pictures. "Read the story, Mommy, but no talking!"

Big Sister Day!

Our family will be welcoming our newest addition in May. To help celebrate the new baby and the importance of being a Big Sister, we planned a very special "Big Sister" Day for Everlee. Everlee started the day with a new book and Big Sister t-shirt. We then went to watch the new Dr. Seuss movie, The Lorax, accompanied with plenty of popcorn, candy, and a little soda. Everlee's favorite part of the movie was the popcorn. Everlee ended the day with a mani./pedi. by her very own MiMi. She used the new purple polish Everlee had picked out earlier in the day. By the end of the day, everyone was exhausted. The day couldn't have been more perfect. Our hope was to show Everlee just how important her role is as a Big Sister and to help her know she always gives us a reason to celebrate

Presents!

Blue Fountain Just for Me?

The Lorax Movie

Plenty of Popcorn

Depot Derby

Everlee and Shane have started a tradition where they visit the local Home Depot each month for a Kids' Building workshop. Everlee has created a tool box, bug house, and most recently a Home Depot Race Car. It gives them their Daddy Daughter time and an excuse to visit Daddy's favorite store. During this trip, Everlee learned rather quickly the proper way to use a hammer.