Happy Easter!

Our day started off by waking up early in order to get 4 kids ready for the 8:15am service.  We really wanted to worship all together on Easter, but did not want to subject you to the crowds and all the germs since your immune system still isn't very strong yet.  So we needed to go early...and we made it!  For the first time since August 11, our family was all together for a worship service!  What a wonderful feeling!  Thankfully you slept through the whole service and we kept the blanket over your seat to "shield" you the whole time. (minus a few peeks from a few who were excited to see you)  One woman had tears of joy seeing you in the service and it made my heart feel so good knowing many prayers that were prayed to get you to this day!

Going to church together was another step back into our "normal" life and boy, it felt so good!  Back at home...we took pictures...lots of pictures, skyped with family, celebrated, and enjoyed the day!

Mommy couldn't resist splurging on some
matchy outfits for this special day!

So excited about two chocolate bars this year!
This is only one of two times a year the poor allergy
boy gets chocolate bars

Felling the grass for the first time

Apparently the NICU desensitized you because you
 didn't seem to mind at all.  All our other three hated grass!

Egg hunt!

Just playing before lunch

Daddy loves to make you laugh

Glancing away from your interesting hands!

We decided to put no limits on sugar intake this year.
Abby had self control and even brushed her teeth an extra time.
David kept saying, "I'm out" and excusing himself to go get candy...
he ate ALL his jelly beans and there were a lot.
Jeremiah was somewhere in-between.
He kept saying he was "saving candy for Saturday."

Hard at work, learning to cast-on.
She got knitting needles & yarn in her basket this year.
Mommy and Abby will be learning together.

Just hanging out.

Happy Easter everyone!

First time you are playing with Sophie

Playing outside after dinner

Having fun with Mom.

Overall it was a great day!  Gorgeous weather!  Low 70's, with beautiful blue skies and sunny.  No melt-downs (from Mommy or kids), no sugar-high crazies, few arguments...and lots of good family time celebrating our Savior!  Happy Easter!