The Littlefields and Elliotts...While we were in Oklahoma, the kids and I went over to our good friends, Kristin, Scott, Barrett and Patrick Littlefield's house. We had a nice evening catching up, eating pizza, and playing. It is great since the kids just pick back up with their friendships. Yea!

More play area pics...

Playtime...While in Dallas, the kids spent a lot of time playing at the various play areas at the mall. Three of the malls in the area have these great play areas for the kids to romp and wear themselves out...especially since it actually had snow flurries the day before Easter.

Back Home...Had a great trip to OK/TX. It was so great to catch up with family and friends. We are already missing everyone but also glad to be home. Very tired! Jacob and Julia go back to school today. Will get pictures downloaded today or tomorrow.

While we were gone, John's brother, Jared, and his wife, Karen, had their new baby. Skye Elizabeth Elliott was born on Monday weighing in at 8 lb 11 oz. Big girl! Everyone is healthy. Congrats to them! How exciting!

Happy Easter...Happy Easter Everyone! Jacob, Julia and I spent a wonderful morning at mom's church and then out to the Marriott for a great lunch. It was mom, dad, the kids, me and my mom's friend, Joyce, and her two friends in from Mississippi. Julia made friends with all the ladies (Maureen and Betty) in the bathroom at the Marriott. She went around introducing herself and then showing them how she could do "ballet moves" in the full length mirror behind the bathroom door. I like to never get her out of the bathroom...what a ham! The kids even got their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Julia was obsessed with the bunny and just kept hugging the bunny. It was really cute but I bet the real person inside was freaking out when she didn't want to leave the bunny alone...ha! Unfortunately, John couldn't be with us but we were certainly thinking of him on this blessed day. After we got home, we had a mini easter egg hunt and promised to do more after naptime. What a day! God has certainly blessed us when He gave us His Son! Thank you, Lord.

OK/TX Territory...Well, after four days of trying to catch a plane, we finally made it in the DFW yesterday afternoon and on to Healdton last night. Long day but good to be here. The kids were so excited to see Gramma and Big Daddy and then Ma Mere and Pa Pere later in the week. Looking forward to some down time and just enjoying time with family. We were riding the bus to pick up our rent car and Jacob looked out the window and said "WOW, look how green it is here. This sure is a beautiful place!" Ha! Then they both kept spotting cows and horses in the car. It was no longer an everyday occurrence for them. Pretty warm here. Not sure I brought enough short sleeve t-shirts for me. Maybe an excuse to shop...ha! We can be reached by cell phone and email while we are gone if anyone needs us.