Easter Weekend

On the Saturday of Easter Weekend we took the girls to a couple of Easter Egg hunts. The first one was at the local Air Force Base. There were not that many kids there and they both got tons of eggs. The second was put on by the community. By the second hunt Lilly was warmed up and ready to go, she was stretching on the sideline before the official start. Sophie still didn’t get it this year and thought she could wander around finding the color of eggs she wanted. The way they do Easter egg hunts around here, that strategy is not an option. All the eggs are just laid out on an open field (no hunting is involved, it is all about quick grabbing) and when start is yelled you are lucky if the whole thing lasts more than a minute as kids swoop in from all sides.

Lil and Soph at the starting line at the Air Force Base--Sophie is not quite awake yet

Lilly scooping up some eggs

The loot after the hunt

Dad and the girls after the hunt

Lilly and all her prizes after the community hunt. She got 14 prize eggs, but was generous and gave about ten away to kids who didn't get the slips of paper in their eggs.

Sophie and her loot after the community hunt.

Grandma Mecham bought and sent the girls their Easter dresses (thanks Grandma). They were so excited when the package arrived. We tried to get some good pictures of the girls, but Sophie was a bit hungry and ready to move onto Easter dinner.

I couldn't get a picture of both of them with their eyes open, but at least they are happy.

Lilly striking a pose

Easter Sophie

Mascara Madness

This is what happened last week while I was watching March Madness and Sophie disappeared for a few minutes into the bathroom. I do not know what she thinks I do with my makeup, but she essentially drew herself a unibrow and a goatee all with a mascara wand. I am not sure why I am posting this, between the haircutting incident with Lilly and this incident I am afraid I look like a negligent mother. I suppose things such as these are bound to happen once in a while.

Happy St. Paddy's day from the O'Fullers

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Kindergarten Bound

Well, it is official, our little Lilly Mae is registered for Kindergarten. She is excited for this new adventure, but I am still not quite sure about the whole thing. I cannot believe that she is old enough (or that her parents are old enough) to be starting this new phase of our lives.

An Original Composition

Lilly has been working on this song for a couple of weeks now. She has titled it "Rainbows and Butterflies". WARNING this may only be interesting to close family members (and Lilly's friends).

Only Fools Rush In---Owen and Betsy '09

Last weekend we attended the wedding and festivities for Ron's littlest brother Owen, #11. It was a great weekend with much eating and dancing. It was great to have an occasion to celebrate and to see a large portion of Ron's family (all his siblings were able to make it, although some without their fams). The reception was quite the party and Lilly and Sophie wore themselves out on the dance floor. Owen and Betsy, although you took your sweet time, we are glad you finally got it done. Betsy, welcome to the family!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Boxes and Brad

Last week for Lilly's preschool field trip we went on a tour of Home Depot. They did a really great job and showed the kids where the trucks came in, how they cut keys, a couple of big saws, and a forklift demonstration. At the end of the tour the kids got their very own aprons and got to build a memory box.

Lilly and Sophie in their aprons getting ready to build their boxes.

Lilly hammering away. The completed box with certificate.

It turns out that Home Depot does these kids projects for the public once a month and it is completely free. Ron was excited to hear about this and is ready to take the girls next month.

At the end of last week we got a call from my little brother, Brad, asking if he could stay with us a night or two. At the last minute he had decided to drive up from Arizona for a friends wedding. Sophie and Lilly were excited to see him, but also were sad that Aunt Dani wasn't along for the trip. Sophie often looks at their wedding picture and says, "I miss Aunt Dani, is that Uncle Brad? I miss him." We miss Brad and Dani being close to our house and being able to come for the weekend here and there with little hassle.

Sophie, Brad, and Lilly at Cafe Rio. A stop we made for Brad since he is no longer near one.