What do you get when you have an aunt, a father and a sister who won't stop taking pictures? You get me, sitting in the corner wondering what happened to my youth, and the most enormous blog in the history of the world! Seriously, folks, for Easter alone, I was given three different picture cd's totaling over 450 pictures. This is just ridiculous. After spending two hours just uploading these to the blog, I sure hope you enjoy looking through them. As much as I complain about the overload of pictures, it really is a blast seeing all of these happy faces - some pretty NEW happy faces at that!
We start off this blognormous tale with a few pictures of Dane and Blizzard playing on our bed. These two are just inseparable and have such a fun time playing together. I snapped a few gems while they were rough housing in the morning.
We decided to go to the Eggstravaganza at Pasadena First Church of the Nazarene. It was crazy! There were hundreds of children of all ages there. Dane didn't really care about the egg hunt as much as playing with daddy. There were plastic eggs filled with candy just covering the field. They couldn't keep the kids from starting the egg hunt early, so they just let them go for it! It was funny because Erica, Kim and I were getting more competitive than most of the kids. We wanted Dane to get the eggs he DESERVED, for crying out loud! :) It was a great day and we had a lot of fun.
After the Eggstravaganza, we took Dane over to grandma and grandpa Nocita's house to play with Gunnar, Cooper, Dillon and Kassady while Mike and I laid flooring at Mitrah and Rena's new house. Needless to say, there was so much going on with all of these kids. They had such a good time playing and being silly! The videos and pictures prove that, I think.
On Easter, the craziness really began. So many family members and friends came over to enjoy the fun and feasting! Debbie, Erica and Colleen really put on an amazing meal. Actually, I think Bill smoked a Turkey, too! Oh the joys:) I don't really need to say anything about this day as the photos tell the story well, but it really was such a memorable day for me. Seeing everyone together (well, almost everyone) and enjoying the beautiful day with the kids was an indescribable joy. I hope you all had a great Easter, too!
There are a few more pictures following the Easter ones that I think you'll like. They are just silly ones that I snapped of Dane here and there. Sometimes he just surprises me with what he likes to wear on his head, and his feet for that matter!
I can't tell you how fun it is to be able to share our lives with you all. I do hope you'll write us a little note or email to let us know how you're doing, especially if we haven't seen or heard from you in a while! Also, please be sure to check out our new videos to the left. I've uploaded a good 10 or 12 new videos. Happy Spring and have a wonderful weekend!
Blizzard is saying, "Is this kid serious?"
Best buds:)
What is he going to put on his feet next?
Mike and Dane at the Eggstravaganza!
Erica and Dane, ready to rumble!
Mike and Dane rough housing on the field. Eggs? Who cares?
The booty!
After Eggstravaganza, Gunnar and Dane enjoyed a nice, big box!
"Okay guys, listen up! I'm gonna bounce ya...I'm gonna bounce ya hard!"
Blue Steel.
Daddy and Dane enjoying a soak in the spa!
Look at Cooper's hair! Fantastic!
Dane's not sure what he thinks about this bunny wabbit.
Rockin' out with Uncle A.J.
Nothing better than this:)
Easter morning, the fast and efficient egg hunt at home before church.
EEEEEEEE!!!
The calm before the storm.
Dane and Colorn:)
The Piepgrass Family.
Cooper, you look so cool!
Dillon doing great in the F-150!
Kassady's happy little face.
Brian and Cooper.
Where's Daney?
Grandpa Bill and Grandma Colleen with Dillon.
Kristy, Lauren and Erica, enjoying a mimosa on a beautiful Easter Day!
What a little peanut!
A STRONG little peanut:)
Dane had a lady bug fly onto his eye! It died shortly after...
The happy couple:)
Giggles on the tramp!
BFF!
Thanks Colleen for the bubbles!
Okay, this series is pretty much the best thing ever...
Gunnar and Dane.
Dane...you are so cute!
Wait, is that...Kristy?
Sister rabbits!
Even Kassady caught the bunny flu...
A.J., I'm not sure that mask even fits your head!
Mahgy, I say you wear that for the L.A. Marathon. I dare you!
The feast!
Sharing smiles after Noel's announcement that they're having another baby!
Meats and Krunk:)
Even dad got in on the bunny action.
A picture worth a million words. But that's just me...
The hunt!
Team Roblee.
I think he was getting the hang of it. After all, this was his third hunt in two days!
Grandma Debbie watches as the craziness ensues.
The players!
Group shot with Colorn...
Now group shot with dad. Can you spot the difference?
Heublein/Piepgrass/Hamilton gang.
What a picture...
Kim! That is awesome!
The canine lovers.
Tramp with Mahgy!
Grandma is about to get major points from Dane right now.
Oh yeah, that's just right.
Beso for Uncle A.J.!
Do I look as cool as A.J.? Almost!
I think Auntie Bob might be a little pooped from such a crazy day! Aunt Janis looks like she's feeling good...
Reggie and Dane, enjoying a good hug:)
MMMMM...broccoli!
It was time to say goodbye. Dane ran down the driveway to wave goodbye to the Heubleins...
Here is Dane wearing daddy's hat.
Precious...
"Mom, it's time to do yoga. I have my work out clothes off!"
Mama's sweet boy...right Grandma Debbie? :)
Wearing mom's flip flops.
A closer look at those flip flops...or "sih saws" as Dane calls them.
Dane's message to Nana Adele, who just had knee surgery right after Easter. Glad you're feeling better, Nana!
He was feeling Ducky that day.
He quacks me up! Eesh...sorry about that one. This was the last picture, so I'm going a little insane right now!
Love you all!
