the Easter company

This Easter we had family visiting. Uncle Hayden and Aunt Salmon (Samantha) came for an extended weekend. Upon their arrival Friday afternoon, we took them to a community egg hunt (40,000 eggs just laying in the field) which gave them the opportunity to hear and see Max's obsession with them.  As Max puts it ... "eggs are filled with all kinds of stuff like candy, toys, and stickers!"  On Saturday, we had a blast riding the train, going to the zoo, and eating bbq at Pecan Lodge. Sunday was spent eating a ham dinner and sticking around the house since it was a rainy spring day. During the rain break in the evening, Aunt Salmon and Uncle Hayden went out back and hid some eggs for Maximus which was to his delight.

Max & Camille on Good Friday.  Camille is wearing the same gown that I was baptized in 30 years prior.

Max got his cookie monster play-doh kit that he has been wanting for months.  

Camille's favorite item ... her food pouches.  The Easter Bunny knows her well.

Sunday Funday

Napkin turned Bunny a la Martha Stewart

Easter has come and gone, and it was definitely a lot of fun.  Courtney was busy cooking up her Grandma's special glazed ham and my Mom's delectable Chocolate Cheesecake.  And of course no meal is complete without an appetizer.  This Sunday's special was a cheesy-crab dip that I'm sure has a real name.  I got to set the table up for this Pagan-inspired holiday, and went with the classic Little Bunny Foo Foo napkin theme.  The guys got shut out in a best-of-three series of Washers, but I blame it on Forrest...at least for the first game.  Although I will commend Courtney, as she scored about 80% of all the points through both games.  Lucy even got a playmate for the day when Forrest & Nicole brought Stella over to play.  She always enjoys being with other dogs, but the feeling isn't always reciprocated.  Stella was probably the best small dog Lucy has been around.  She didn't mind that Lucy was literally 10 times her size and they went on for hours.  I'm sure they were both passed out by dusk.  Even though we don't have much family out here in Dallas, we can always count on good friends to enjoy some time together. 

Lucy (top) playing with Stella (bottom)