Amazing Easter memories

Pull up a chair & stay awhile! This is one heck of a long post....

I hope you all had a blessed and happy Easter with your family and friends. I cannot begin to express what a special Easter week we had, with so many amazing memories!

On Maundy Thursday, Reese was selected as one of two second grade representatives to be honored at the annual washing of the feet in all school chapel. The wonderful Head of the Lower School washed her feet onstage, all while telling her the different things that make her special and unique. This photo is poor quality because I was sitting all the way across the gym. I truly wanted to run over there and stand next to her to listen to what Mrs. Z told her and to take better pictures, but I restrained myself and behaved like the other parents....

But really, what a huge honor for our precious girl. She was on cloud nine and I was forcibly trying not to end up in a puddle of tears!

If you squint and hold your head sideways, maybe you can make out Reese? She's seated in a light blue shirt and dark jacket, just to the right of the flag.

The kids had a four day holiday weekend, so we headed up to DC. We did so much in our short time there! We visited the Air & Space Museum, where Reese posed in front of Amelia Earhart's plane...

...and we saw The Wright Bros. plane...

We goofed around on the mall!

Reese, mom & I headed to an early Easter service at the National Cathedral, which was such a treat.

We also visited the Lincoln Memorial. The kids were thrilled with all of the history, and also because many of these sights are featured in Night at the Museum 2.

On Monday, we were so fortunate to see what David has been working on for several months--the White House Easter Egg Roll! It was a gorgeous day and a wonderful event!

The kids met Spidey. Weston couldn't be bothered to pose, he had too much to say to his hero. He even told him he loved him, to which Spider Man replied that he loved him back!

Team Umizoomi! Mighty math power!

Rolling eggs!

Yes folks, those are actually hardboiled eggs...thousands upon thousands of eggs...

We waited for quite awhile to see POTUS & FLOTUS roll eggs...

And they finally made it out, about 20 feet away from us.

There were all sorts of great activities. The kids dyed eggs, made kites & instruments, and we watched Mrs. Obama give a cooking demo with the cast of Jessie.

It was an amazing experience--can you say bucket list?--and a flawless event--way to go, honey!

We had the best Easter! It was such a great weekend, there were so many moments to stop and realize how truly blessed I am in my life.

And speaking of blessings, we are headed to Houston today for...wait for it....my final chemo tomorrow!!!!!!!!  Post to come soon....xxoo