Kyra went to Emily’s birthday party today. They had so much fun. There were ladies from church there who did their hair, make-up, and nails, and they all wore princess dresses. Kyra had a ball.

This is a picture of me and Joy and of course Owen. It was one of those “hold out the camera and take your own picture” deals, so it isn’t the best. We went out to lunch, and had a great time talking.

I was trying really hard to get a good picture of Owen in his adorable Tennessee outfit that Josh and Beth got him for Christmas. He looks SO cute in it.

He wasn’t really cooperating, though.

Finally, he sat still.

The Kiddos in their Easter finery. Kyra’s Easter dress was sleeveless, so she had to wear a shirt under it, since it was COLD. It was almost too cold to hunt Easter eggs.

The kids with their cousin, Keinzie.

Kyra looking sweet and pretty.

Elijah was saying, “Cheese!” He didn’t get that it defeated the purpose when he barked it out with a hateful look.

In pursuit of the easter eggs!

I get the biggest kick out of Chris reading his deep, theological books out loud to Kyra….and she listens!

This is Ron, Aunt Sue, Aunt Bobbie, Chris, and me. While I am as fat as I look in the picture, I am not quite so lumpy. I was turned funny. I’m just sayin’.

Me and Ron. I felt like I was with a movie star or something. Ron is something of a local celebrity. After the opera, people were lining up just to shake his hand and fawn over him. Everyone was singing his praises. He really was great!

The view from our room was spectacular. It looked out over downtown Huntsville.

I made Elijah’s cake. My homemade cakes aren’t as pretty as the store-bought ones, but they sure do taste better!

Elijah enjoyed opening his presents.

He got lots of great stuff!

I took Elijah’s picture with his birthday cake before lighting his candles. We have the actual “blowing out of the candles” on video, though. He liked his cake.

He got a Batman costume from us. I think he looks really cute in it.

Superbaby was pretty cute, too!

They’re so innocent when they are sleeping.