Happy Easter

What an eventful weekend! On Thursday, we started the day with doctor visits for Matthew and Audrey (16 month and 4 yr old checkup). Both of them needed shots and I was amazed when Matthew didn't cry. He had a vision and hearing test and passed with flying colors.

Audrey's 15 month old stats:
Weight:  21 lbs 42%
Height:  29 3/4 inches 16%
Head Circum:  18 in  47%

Matthew's 4 year old stats:
Weight: 35 lbs 42%
Height: 39 3/8 inches 30%

 Then I took Audrey to the passport office so that we could get a passport in case we want to travel to the Caribbean some time in May to celebrate Andy's birthday (a little belated). Later that afternoon, we went to Great Wolf Lodge for a fun water park adventure. We met Macie out there and Matthew was having a blast with her. Mama and Matthew spent the night with Macie and her mama and the kids enjoyed story time at the hotel just as much as the water park. We stayed there until 3pm on Friday while Lori and Mary K watched Audrey at home. I was able to hit a few stores with Lori at Grapevine Mills mall before dropping her off at the airport.

On Saturday, we finally took Mimi out for breakfast. We went to the pancake house and started the day off right. After the kids naps, we went to the mall for a little shopping and then we ate at a restaurant in the quadrangle area outside so the kids could run around while we ate. They loved it. In the evening, we had a babysitter watch the kids and we went to the Easter vigil mass. It was a long ceremony where I was confirmed into the catholic church. It was a great experience for me and the service was done with such passion by the priest. The service started at 8:45pm and ended at midnight. We ate cake and punch afterwards for a nice reception.

We were all exhausted that night. Audrey was having poop problems so she woke up at 2:30am and didn't go back down until 4:30am. Andy and Mimi woke up at 5:30am to take Mimi to the airport. We had a relaxing day at home on Easter Sunday. It rained in the afternoon so we all took a good nap at the same time. Andy stayed busy smoking a ham and ribs. They were delicious! We had an easter egg hunt in the back yard and met up with some neighbors where we saw the Easter bunny.

Thank you all for your love and support with my journey with the RCIA process. I am excited to be able to fully participate in the communion with the church now. I have made some good friends through the process and it makes it feel more like a community when you know people. We wish all of you a blessed Easter!