Helping Daddy Pack

While Daddy mowed the lawn, Saela decided she wanted to help pack for their trip to Arkansas to see her Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins.

Yes, that is her Easter basket that she frequently wears as a hat.

When it got right down to it, she decided that all she needed was one diaper, a pack of wipes, her baby, her teddy, and...

...some reading material.

Steve and Saela are headed to Arkansas this week to visit Steve's brother and his family. This will be the LONGEST that I have ever been away from her. I'm sure they will have a great time - but I sure am going to miss them. (I rocked her extra long tonight before bed.) Jax & Jilly will be here to keep me company while I try to tackle a laundry list of "things to do before baby." Please keep them in your prayers for safe travels there AND back.

Steaks and High Fashion

So, my Sweet Saela who wrinkles her nose and says no to ground beef, ground turkey, chicken, and all lunch meat (except ham) - apparently likes steak. Last weekend, Steve and I had steak for dinner and Miss Saela could not get enough. She kept saying AND signing "more, more, more."

When my friend Krisin was here we went shopping at the outlet malls about a half hour from the house. I splurged on a Coach wristlet which is an itty bitty little purse. This is my first ever "designer" handbag. Click the following link for a similar wristlet. (I could not find a picture of mine.)

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When I got home, Saela immediately picked it up and said, "mine."

We might be in trouble.

Friends

Ever have one of those friends - that no matter how much time has passed - when they walk through the door, it's like you just saw them yesterday? I had the blessing and opportunity to spend time with one of those friends this weekend. I met Kristin during my internship and the last time I saw her was at my wedding. (For those of you trying to do the math - almost 5 years ago.) She graciously drove up from Ohio to visit for the weekend.

She was able to meet Saela for the first time and we were able to "catch up" all day on Saturday. Steve kindly went to get bagels on Saturday morning :) and then he took Saela to his parents so we were able to have a free afternoon. We went to I Love You Man, a relatively new movie at the theatre (super super funny), and then we spent some time at the outlet malls (a successful day of purchases and great deals.) Here is a picture from before she left and of my sweet Saela looking like such a big girl in one of her new outfits.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend too!

Easter

We had a very nice Easter. We went to church and almost made it on time even though our service time changed and it was an hour earlier than normal. The place was packed and the message was about how God uses "2nd chancers." ...and how we are ALL "2nd chancers" as nobody but Jesus is free of sin ...and how NOBODY is beyond saving if they will accept Christ as their personal savior.

We then headed to Steve's Aunt and Uncle's house for Easter supper. We enjoyed the afternoon - I would like to say we captured Saela with smiles and grins - but alas - this is the best we got:

Ehh...maybe next year.

Go Spartans!

Steve and I were fortunate to attend the NCAA Final Four yesterday -

here we are before the game.

...and for those that have asked - here I am at 31 weeks and 4 days...only 8 weeks and 3 days to go!

Steve will be going to the NCAA Championship Game on Monday evening - the jury is still out on if I will be in attendance. Good luck to the Spartans!

Easter Egg Hunt

Saela had her first Easter Egg Hunt yesterday at her daycare center...

Uhh, just what am I supposed to be doing with this plastic egg?

Oh, I think I'm getting the hang of this...

All was not fun and games, however - what provoked so much worry?


A fuzzy cuddly Easter Bunny was apparently not that inviting to Saela!




...and a little vintage Saela from just over a year ago - man what a difference a year makes!

We hope all of you are happy and healthy and that you are able to celebrate the story of Easter next week amongst friends and family. God Bless, the Greens