A few pics from Easter

Here are just a few pictures from Easter Sunday this year. I am posting this from a doctor's office right now and don't have all of them on my work computer, but nevertheless wanted to get started on the post. The Easter Bunny brought Davis his very own Easter basket with some eggs, a little candy, a swimsuit and a toy cell phone that seems really real. He had fun digging through the basket and throwing stuff on the floor. Once he found the buttons on the cell phone, he was hooked on it for the rest of the day. After he found his Easter basket, we put on our Sunday best and headed off to the 9:30 service. Aunt Beth joined Davis, John and I. The service was great and the choir sang some beautiful songs. They did kind of a cantata with sermon points about Jesus' life throughout the service. It was really nice. Davis stayed in the sanctuary for about 15 minutes and then Aunt Beth took him to the nursery. After church and lunch, we had our first official "Easter Egg Drop". I call it a drop instead of hunt because the Easter Bunny literally dropped the eggs in the front yard and didn't take much time to hide them. Not to mention, John saw a snake in the backyard last week so I asked the Easter Bunny not to hide the eggs until we knew we were snake free. Ewwwwww!!!! Davis was just fine with this concept. He would pick up an egg and walk it over to the basket. He never really carried the basket, but he seemed to enjoy himself. The rest of the day was spent relaxing, playing and watching the Masters. It was a wonderful Easter! We missed all of the family but maybe next year John won't be so busy with work (wait, I really don't mean that! I thank God he is busy right now, but just maybe not this busy the week of Easter :-)

More pics to come!!!!

JD's 2nd Visit with the Easter Bunny

I took Davis to visit the Easter Bunny today at the Emerald Grand on the Harbor. We had such a good time! He did not cry, but was very was pretty much stone-walled when he saw the big bunny. I got a couple of good shots, but unfortunately he never smiled.

After the Easter Bunny, we went to play with our friends. We met the Martin Crew... Erin, Kris, Kiersten, Elena, Marah, Nick, Campbell, Amanda and her twins. We walked around and watched the kids play. They danced to the "Kiddie Karaoke" and ate candy. We ran into Davis' teacher from school and 2 of his girlfriends from class. The weather was absolutely beautiful, we just missed daddy :-(

Elena was pooped! Big sister was on stage dancing with her cousins and about 30 other kiddos.

We ran into Kate as we were leaving. She is a friend from school. They gave each other a big smooch when we saw her and they played for a little bit, but Davis was starting to get sunburned so it was time for us to go.

One last shot with mommy before we go.

JD found his nose!!! I have been working with him and he never seemed to get it, but on the way home from school Friday I asked where his nose was and he pointed straight to it! He can point to his eyes too, but after that he starts getting a little overwhelmed. Here's a video of my smart little boy!

The Big Day of Surgery

Davis had tubes put in on Tuesday last week. His surgery was scheduled for 9:00 AM but we had to have him at the hospital at 7:00AM... why? I am still trying to understand. Davis loves his breakfast and his milk in the morning and as always, prior to surgery you cannot eat or drink after midnight the night before. I woke him up at 11:00 Pm the night before for a little Buffet party. Grandmommie came in town and was able to join us for the party. We ate a little lasagna, some chicken fingers and some Easter cookies. We had a big time! He was a little confused but thoroughly enjoyed it! After about 2 hours of gluttony and playtime he went back to sleep. He woke up on his own at 6:30 and was happy (and still full thankfully) and so our little adventure began. As you can see in the picture below, Davis did not have a care in the world. Just as happy as he could be.

In the hospital pre-op area there was a wagon to help preoccupy the children. Davis loved riding around the hallway in the wagon. We played games, watched TV and did everything in our will to keep him preoccupied prior to surgery.

When the nurse came to get him for surgery, it was probably the hardest thing I could ever imagine. They took him totally awake and unmedicated. She told me when they went back they would give him a mask to put him to sleep (Thank goodness, no IV). It broke my heart but I think that the fact we had been there for so long enabled me to get through it because I was just ready for it all to be over with. When he came to (seriously only about 15 minutes later) he was as mad as a wet hen. I promise, he woke up people in surgery that were under anesthesia because he was so mad. John and I went back to get him and he was bright red, splotchy, screaming and glassy eyed. I hope to God I never have to see him that helpless again. Once I got him to the car, he was happy as could be. I picked up some food on the way home and he slept for about 2 hours once I put him down. After his nap he was back to himself again! Ever since the surgery, he has been normal, happy JD! He is talking/ babbling more and seems to have a better balance when he walks. So far so good! No issues and hopefully no more ear infections!

Just hanging with the Brown Fam

Davis sharing his firsts "Peep" with Eddie.

Grandmommie gave Davis a Bunny Webkin for Easter, Davis is checking it out.

These pics were taken at the park down the road while Grandmommie was here for a visit. We played on the swing and the slide. It was so much fun.

Grandma and Grandpa Brown sent us an Easter Surprise for JD. Davis fell in love with the book, the chicken and most of all.... the box. He climbed right in it and stayed there for awhile.

Am I not the cutest boy in the whole wide world?????

John has been working a lot lately... Thank the Lord!!!! We are so blessed to have him so busy during such discouraging times in this economy. We surprised him last Saturday and brought him a picnic lunch on the beach so he could get away from work for a bit. Davis loves the beach! Unfortunately he loves the water even more and it is still too cold and was extremely too rough last week. We were only able to stay for a little bit because he kept darting for the water, but we had fun while we were there!

If only he knew what to do with the dust pan and broom when he picks them up. I'd be in business! The broom is one of D's favorite things to play with!

Davis loves flipping through books. This is the child version of "Marley and Me". Thankfully, the doggy lives happily ever after in this version. :-)