Thursday, May 19, 2011

Easter with Grandma and Grandpa Bell

This year we were so happy to have Grandma and Grandpa Bell visit over Easter weekend. Not only did we get to celebrate such a fun Holiday with them but they were also here to celebrate Tav's 3rd birthday. Porter, Phearson and Tav (and the grown ups) are always very excited to have Grandma and Grandpa Bell in town!
We attempted to do a little exploring down at the Tide Pools in Laguna Beach. Unfortunately the tide was a little high and there wasn't much parking so actually getting to the Tide Pools proved a little difficult. The kids didn't even know the difference and were just as happy to run from the waves and play on the sand.
We visited the Train Depot in San Juan Capistrano and had enjoyed a yummy lunch at Ruby's.

Tav had his first ever birthday song and dance from a bunch of waiters and waitresses. Although he wasn't so sure why everyone was singing and making such a commotion about him, the ice cream sundae made up for it.
After our big day out, it was back to the house to color Easter Eggs.
Even after going non stop with all 4 grandsons all day long Grandpa Bell still managed to get out on the trampoline and bust some moves... Which the kids L.O.V.E!! "What a fun Grandpa." (I get winded jumping on that thing for 2 minutes) Easter Morning came early of course. Tav wasted no time in checking out the goods.
We actually managed to get everyone up and dressed and ready for church ON TIME... to be able to listen to Grammy give a wonderful talk in sacrament meeting. I tried to get a quick picture of the boys before church which was a joke... as always.
(Didn't even attempt a family photo) Maybe next year...

4 comments:

Running with kids....it's about making the time now! said...

I love the pictures! Please tell your kids to stop growing, they are all just too big too soon.
They have the greatest expressions. I wish we could see everyone on a regular basis. I miss you guys.
I didn't know about the special spot down at Laguna, sad.

Hess Fam said...

I'm glad you blogged about this...because I think it's one of the few recent events in your life that I missed out on! :)

Krystal said...

Those are some awesome pictures!
Sounds like a fun-filled weekend!
Your dad definitely has a lot of energy. I bet it was so fun for the kids to have him to that with them!

I love the pictures of the boys at the end of the post. Those funny ones are my favorite!

Krystal said...

I just realized I finish a lot of sentences with an ! I promise I'm not yelling at you! :)