Melissa’s extended maternal family has been gathering at their Staton Family Center for Easter for the past 43 years. Melissa has never missed an Easter, and the family takes a picture to put in the family album every year. There are pics in the album from when Melissa’s mom was a teenager.

Noelle’s first Easter and egg hunt – a total hit!

She was crazy about her purse sweet Kay Bailey at the pregnancy center gave her at her baby shower last April.

Daddy and Noelle always know how to have a good time!

Mommy can be so silly!

Rara and Papa pose with the princess.

Noelley wanted to make sure everyone was watching her play the piano.

Aww…

We love to visit beautiful East Texas!

Noelle was finding eggs everywhere!

John, cousin Brittany, Dad, Noelle, and Melissa

We love our little darling!

More Easter photos here

… but it may be bumpy!!!

Bets, Mo, No, and Fro (haha…)  Thanks for having us over for ice cream, Afton (and letting me have seconds!)  It was so great catching up, and I miss you guys more now than ever!

We had been in Jacksonville probably 30 minutes, and Mike made himself right at home… too funny!

Rara has a special drawer for Noelle in the kitchen,

and she found it! Look guys, no hands!

We love our happy baby!

Yay for tea cups!

My sister needs a blog so bad… these pics are too cute not to share!

We were going to go take Easter pics this week, but Noelle has had a runny nose and fever. She has been in good spirits though and is such a little trooper!

She is standing on her tippy toes all the time… reaching reaching for any and everything!

She is cruising and into all of the drawers. She is learning all about the world around her. We once heard, house proof your baby, not baby proof your house – but we are doing both! We love that she is curious and happy to explore…

Noelle LOVES to brush her teeth!

Every night she brushes her teeth with mommy and daddy – she brushes until we pry the toothbrush out of her hands.  She is so funny!

Mike, Jon, Ty, Beau, and Chris at the Cameron’s wedding reception.

Elizabeth, Kristin, and Melissa – Kristin, you looked so beautiful on your big day!

They look up to something…

Mo and Heather enjoying the reception together!

All the “young” Kappas!

Jon and Don blowing bubbles – Go father/son team!

Beau and Kristin, we hope you had the day you’ve always dreamed of… you are such an inspirational couple and the ceremony was amazing. Your devotion and love for each other and God is truly admirable… here’s to forever, guys, and we love you!!!

Noelle finally got her pretty desk for her nursery – we love it!!!  This week has been really busy, and we haven’t taken any pictures.  I’ve been doing a lot of reading, laundry, and shopping for the next few weekends – we are going to be super busy with lots of fun Easter/Gala stuff.  See you soon!

We all went to Joe T’s for Ty’s birthday where they made the big announcement. Ty opened a present from E that said, “Baylor – Class of 2030!” We are so happy for you guys – CONGRATS!

I AM SO EXCITED!!!

Mike, Jon, Ty, and Marcos

Happy Birthday, Ty – Wow! You’ve got a lot of candles there big boy!

The Fearings (almost!), the Kellys, and the Ponds

I had a feeling there might be a big announcement, so I made them a present and left it in the car, just in case. Turns out, I was right! When we walked up, I knew… you could see the glow all over Elizabeth! WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!