This year we decided to join our friends at their church for an Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Ethan and Danielle had a blast this year hunting for eggs. He actually gave Danielle some eggs instead of grabbing each one and shouting, "Mine!" Yes, our little Ethan is growing up.

This was the best picture I got of the two of them. There was so much going on that it was hard to get their attention.

The twins did really well at the egg hunt. They sat in the stroller and watched all of the kids run around looking for eggs. They were both fascinated by the Easter bunny.

Here we are attempting to get a family photo taken. Even though none of the kids are looking at the camera, we had no tears in the photo and I consider that a successful snapshot! Happy Easter!

Carson's disposition has definitely changed in the past month or so now that he can pull himself up to a standing position. He has gone from easily irritated to quite the happy little baby. As long as he is standing up he has a smile on his face. The only problem with this new talent is that he wants to pull up and stand on everything including his brothers. This annoys them quite a bit but I think Ethan secretly enjoys the attention.

Carson's favorite toy right now is the Leap Frog learning table. He can stand there for the longest time. He hasn't quite figured out how to reach for the floor though, so he just falls backwards when he has had enough. This results in a huge screaming fit until he realizes he is okay.

Mason is not quite as stable on his feet as Carson yet (as you can see from the picture). He really could care less about pulling up and standing. If we place him there next Carson then he really enjoys it but he is probably happier doing the army crawl when he wants to get somewhere. This picture cracks me up because he looks as surprised as we were that he was standing up.

I think we only have a few pictures of Mason when he is not grinning from ear to ear. Nothing including Ethan hitting him on the head seems to bother him. That quality will come in handy growing up with two brothers!

I'm accepting the fact up front that I am no Martha Stewart. Not even close! This was my one attempt to get crafty for Easter. I saw this cute activity in a Parents magazine where you decorate eggs with sprinkles using corn syrup. I had a couple of my friends and their kids over to attempt this craft. It actually turned out pretty cute and of course the kids couldn't have been less interested. They played while we decorated. Oh well, I'll try again next year when Ethan is a little older.

This past week I took a break from updating the blog because we traveled to Texas for a wedding and to see family. I was gone a full week from the twins which was extremely difficult but it made it even more exciting to come home and hug them tight. So many wonderful memories were made and I cannot possibly start this blog with any other picture then me and Joe Simpson. Yes, I know many of you will think it is the dumbest thing ever to be so obsessed with Jessica Simpson's father. I must go ahead and state for the record that I'm prepared to be laughed at and I'm going ahead with it anyway.

Eric spotted him at the bar we were at after the wedding reception. After a few drinks I got up the nerve to ask him if he would take a picture with me. I get completely starstruck in situations like these but I just had to do it. He was extremely nice and I'm sure he loved the attention. I mean, really, what else does he have going on but to hang out at a bar with his daughters ex-boyfriends?

If you don't know who Joe Simpson is then you really won't know who this guy is. Especially since he looks nothing like he used to. Not only did my friend Lindsay and I see Joe Simpson, we saw Ryan Cabrera. Ashley Simpson (Joe's daughter) used to date him. He has a couple of hit songs and although we were cracking up over his new look of the terrible v-neck shirt and Debbie Gibson Electric Youth 80's hat, he posed for a picture with us and I was just as excited nonetheless. My sister said he looks like a woman and I have to agree.

Me and my yummy niece Kaitlyn. After a few days of hanging out with her I have decided that it is possible for a 6 month old to be more fashionable than a grown woman.

One of the best T-shirts Ethan owns, courtesy of Uncle Ira from New York. Ethan wore his shirt proudly on the plane ride home. We can't wait for our next trip!

My little Ethan man swinging like a monkey!

Eric and I just absolutely adore our little niece and only little girl in the family, Miss Kaitlyn Elizabeth. She is in that cute chubby baby phase where every facial expression is worth getting on camera. We had more fun seeing what girly little outfit she would debut next.

Here is the crazy duo, Ryan and Ethan. They had a blast as usual, even when Ethan was constantly hitting him for who knows what. It was equally as fun to see the progress Ryan has made and the little person he is becoming. He kept me laughing, especially when he so candidly pointed out, "Aunt Cindy, every time Ethan comes to my house he makes a huge mess." Love that kid.

Eric, Jason and Ira got to enjoy a great afternoon at Hula Hut on Saturday afternoon before the wedding. Hula Hut has to be one of our all time favorite places and is a must when we were in Austin. I was only jealous for a second because I was having equally as much fun at the movies seeing 'Horton Hears a Who' with my sister and the kiddos. Buttery popcorn rates way up there with Hula Hut's yummy margaritas!

Ethan and I began our trip in Houston with my Nana and Papa. One of our activities included taking Ethan to a bounce house so he could burn off some energy. My Papa who is 83 years young decided to join in the fun. It was an absolute blast for Ethan to have his great grandfather bouncing around with him. It goes to show that age is only a number! I spoke with my Papa today and he said he is thinking about going back for some more exercise.

I didn't get a chance to snap a picture of my Papa going down the giant slide but this one will definitely do. We all went home and took a nap after this little adventure. Great fun!

I absolutely love this picture. It sums up exactly how I feel about my Papa. He has to be my number one hero without a doubt. I have absolutely no idea where he gets his energy but he is without question one of the most gentle and loving people I have ever known. He completely adores his great grandkids and they adore him right back. I feel so blessed that my children get to know him and will have lasting memories of my Papa and Nana.

I can also say the same thing about my Nana. When Ethan is around her he has her undivided attention. She dotes on him and brags about how Ethan Harrison Payne sounds like the name of our future President. I hope we can move back home soon so the twins will have the same opportunity that Ethan has had. We cherish our visits to Texas without a doubt!