Easter 2016

We are not particularly religious people but we do enjoy an Easter celebration that includes an egg hunt and time with friends and family. And if we know anything, we know that our children love an activity - especially if it ends with a basket full of treasures. 

And we have the perfect backyard for a large scale egg hunt! Here are some action shots of the kid crew:

Gretchen in her Texas cowboy attire - pink boots!

Our dapper little man in his Sunday best

Our sweet buddy Rhys. We love him so!!

Everyone on the rock for a picture!!

Silly friends!

The instruction was "give me a mad face!". This is Alex's perfect pouty mad stance. 

The most exciting part of this photograph was that it eventually was our pregnancy announcement. There are FIVE Gills in this picture. One is only 3 months along and living firmly in my belly.

Our little dressed up family

SILLY FACE!

Our lovely friends. It is rare to have friends where each person makes your family happy with their presence.
We are so thankful!

Because it's Texas, on Easter we swim! One of the benefits of living in the hot hot south!! Happy Easter everyone!

Gretchen Turns 5!

There are a few ages that bring with them massive change. Five years old is one of those ages. This means that Gretchen will start Real School this fall! Girlfriend is more than ready, and she will no doubt take it by storm!

We decided to celebrate our little firecracker's birthday at a gymnastics place called Maximum which is perfect for large groups and rambunctious children. Considering the number of children in our neighborhood, the kids in her preschool class and wanting to include siblings, we had lots of kids to fit the bill for her party.  

Trampolines make everything better!

Our favorite cake pop maker sent these special from New Jersey to set the Mario theme for Gretchen's birthday. They make the best party favors!!

What could be better than a milkshake and burger on your actual birthday night?!

I love these two buddies!