Spring Into Easter

Spring has finally sprung in Louisiana, which can only mean: a.) The miserable hot summer days are just around the corner and b.) Easter is here!!! Jacob got a head start this past weekend with a trip to see the Easter Bunny and participation in his first easter egg hunt at the Parnell household. I'll post the bunny pics tonight and the hunt later this week. Sadly, the hunt was not one of the better efforts in picture taking from the Brister household but we've got a couple of managable photos.

A couple of comments about these pictures. I would say that Jacob is more into flags and balls than he is golf. However, a father can dream...hopefully, his golfing skills will be better than mine! Also, we were pleasantly surprised at how Jacob took to the Easter Bunny. Bunny is 2-0 when it comes to not making Jacob cry. I believe Santa is in second place at 1-1.

Made in the Shade

For some reason, this pictures makes me want to go to the beach.

Growing Older

Su and I have been frantically rearranging rooms in anticipation of what's to come. If you can believe it, Baby #2 is due is around 10 weeks! Currently, we are moving Jacob stuff into his "big boy" room and rearranging another bedroom into a playroom. Also, dealing with other home improvements and it's created a busy schedule for everybody. In the midst of all the work, I couldn't help but take pause when I saw a shelf that Su had arranged in Jacob's new room. My, how time flies.

A Day At The Park

It is becoming weekly, weekend tradition that Jacob and I go to a big park on the other side of town for a couple of hours to give Mommy a break to do whatever she needs or wants. This is a park that Jacob frequents with her as well. It's truly one of the best local parks around as their is fun for all aged kids, as you will see. You have your slides, swings, sandbox, water fountains, etc. And then you have some of Jacob's favorites like the flower beds, the bridges to get from one attraction to another, the picnic tables, and the fence separating the playground from the road. I brought the trusty camera out for a good ole fashioned photo shoot, as I haven't done one of those in a while. I was able to capture all of the fun.

Daddy's Little Helper

Jacob continues his helping ways around the house. Poor George has to sleep outside most nights now. He usually curls up in the planter you see on the right of the picture. A few nights ago, George tipped it over and Jacob and I were forced to clean up the mess. Thank goodness he was around because this was definitely a project for two people!!! The second picture has no particular meaning, other than to say that he is so dang cute. Then again, I know I'm biased.

Cough-a-thon

There is a cough-a-thon going on in our house and I am losing (as in I'm the only one not coughing). Poor Su and Jacob are feeling really rough so be thinking and praying for them, whatever you desire.

In brighter next, I'd like to call attention to Suzanne's latest venture. Some of you have seen her work on this blog but now she's created her own! Check out:

www.petite-designs.blogspot.com

I hope to get it linked and visible on this page soon. She's very proud of it and I am proud of her. Plus, she somehow finished her blog in the middle of the cough-a-thon. One tough cookie!

Mother's Little Helper(s)

Jacob has already mastered a talent that his daddy has not achieved in eight years of marriage; the knack for being a good helper! Jacob literally will do anything Suzanne asks of him. It's amazing how much he understands. It can be a chore requiring him to walk from one end of the house to the other, yet he understands it and most importantly does it. That makes for a very happy mommy (not to mention a very happy daddy who is now getting out of all sorts of chores!)
Notice George is always in the mix when it comes to groceries as well. This has always been a tradition with him.