A busy week....(-:

Hey All- It has been a busy week!! Last Friday was "Cowboy" day at school. Jillian dressed the part perfectly. Madie and I got to come and be a part. They had a parade and roasted marshmallows over a fake fire. (-: They also had pony rides and many other fun things.  Saturday we had Jillian 6th b-day party. It was a great success. It was at a cheerleading gym close by. Tons of in-ground trampolines and a foam pit to flip into. The kids had a great time trying to push each other into the foam pit. The Moms and Dads had a pretty good time trying to push each other in too, ha.
Wednesday was Jillian's actual birthday and it was a busy day for sure. Jillian wanted to open her own back account on her birthday so we did that......see pics below. Adorable. We went to church that night for dinner and bible study. Jilly is in choir and they are performing next Sunday evening. She is getting pretty animated with her bible songs. (-: For her birthday dinner we went to Olive Garden.  She wanted breadsticks and then ordered cheesecake for dessert.  As for nutrition-not the best, but I can't deny the breadksticks and cheesecake were declicious.  Good choice.
Today we begin another weekend. Lots planned, but fun stuff. Jillian is planting a garden with her girl scount troop tomorrow and then Josh and I have a wedding to go to tomorrow evening. I think we are going to try and take the boat out again Sunday after church.  Trying to use it as much as we can before baby Luke arrives. (-:
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Love, Jess

 Jillian sharing her seat with Madie on Cowboy Day

 She got the nickname Sassy Pants Jillian. I would say it fit perfect, (-:

 Around the campfire-you can she Jillian in the middle in the light pink hat.

 Josh helping me set up for Jilly's party. I think he has a cupcake in his mouth!

 All the kids running around and on the trampolines.

 Jillian and a couple of her friends....Hollyn and Maggie.

Blowing out the candles. Good shot of the baby Luke in the background, ha. 

 Opening presents....

 Opening her own bank account, she had to sign her own name. Big stuff.

Madie at the doctor this morning. She got her last vaccine today, she didn't even cry! Tough stuff. (-:

Spring is here and man I wish this chick would hatch.....(-:

Friends and Family-
We had a great Easter weekend! We took the boat out Friday for the first time this year. The weather was awesome and the water was perfect.  We got a new tube that is "little kid" friendly. The kids can sit up straight in it and have back support. They loved it-we must have pulled them around for 20-30 minutes. They loved every minute. Josh has pics of the lake day on his phone so I will post those when he sends them to me.
Saturday we went to an Easter Egg Hunt at a friend's house out in the country.  Tons of kids, good food, great egg hunt. The girls had a great time. We came home that afternoon all exhausted.  After naps we dyed our own eggs and Jillian wrote the Easter bunny a letter.  We left it with some carrots on the front porch. He must have loved the carrots because he left Easter baskets and hid our eggs all over the house.  The girls had a great time waking up to the surprise.
After the hunt and breakfast we headed to church. It was a great service as usual. I am so thankful for our church family.  Since joining TBC Hattiesburg has really started to feel more like home.  There is something to be said about finding common ground in Jesus. It may sound silly but from where I stand it has proven true here to many times over the last few years.
As far as me I am done "cooking" as some might say. (-: Little baby Luke could come anyday and I would be happy. Ofcourse he can't arrive for about more 8-9 more weeks.....so, I will continue to wait not so patiently. Ha.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and is enjoying the spring weather. Enjoy the pics.
Love,
Jess

 Madie fell asleep before the hunt. Our makeshift bed. (-:

 Jillian was ready to find some eggs!

 She woke up in time for the egg hunt and as you can see did just fine. (-:

 Jillian was proud of her Lady Bug egg she found.

 The family after the hunt.

 They couldn't wait another second to dig into their eggs.

 Jillian setting out carrots Saturday night for the Easter Bunny!

 Jillian's letter to the Easter bunny. I helped a little, but she did most of it on her own!

 We never got a great family pic. The lighting wasn't the best, but atleast you can see how cute the girls looked!!