Easter at Grandbob and Grandma Lelly's

We had a wonderful time watching the kids collect eggs and play around the pond. The Easter Bunny did a terrific job of providing the children with a large supply of sugar. Fortunately the weather was perfect so we spent most of the time outside. Aunt Linnea and cousins Crysanthe and Elani were visiting from Sacramento. Aloryn really enjoys playing with her cousins, so much so, that every time we tell her we are going to visit Grandbob and Grandma Lelly she says "Santhe? Lani?" Judy and Father S also came up to watch the excitement and join us for the turkey dinner. Aloryn also received a belated birthday party, including a "shoes" themed cake and presents.

Next Year we're hoping the Easter Bunny fills some of the eggs with other goodies like grapes or carrots.

Santhe and Elani help unwrap gifts.

The Sit 'n' Spin was a big hit.

Obviously someone has been hanging out with Aunt Bre waaaaaay too much.

Elani learned the hard way not to leave your basket unattended, especially around Lelly.

Aloryn is very impressed with the "shoe" cake.

Kate, Liza, Riley and Marty also enjoyed bumpers and swimming.

Back at home, Aloryn rides her new bike from Mommy and Daddy.

Aloryn's Birthday Bash

It was really neat to see her face light up when everyone started to sing to her. She even clapped at the end too.

Mommy made a wonderful puppy dog cake and Aloryn wasted no time blowing out the candles.

She got a lot of presents, fortunately she got lots of help to open those presents.

Below Uncle Seth helps cousins Tealia and Nicholas show Aloryn how to blow bubbles.

Thank you very much to Noni and Nono (Aloryn's Great Grandma and Grandpa Nuti) for hosting the Bash. A special thanks to Aunt Mary for contibuting these wonderful pictures ( I was half way to Smith Valley when I realized the camera was sitting on my desk at home...doh!)