1st Annual Mills' Family Easter Egg Hunt

This April our family hosted our first Easter egg hunt here at the Mills' Farm. We had an awesome turn out and even a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny. We had a 2-4 year old hunt and then a 5 and older hunt. I hid 500 eggs and all but three were found. After the hunt, the children took a hay ride through our farm. I was a beautiful afternoon and I hope next years hunt goes just as well.

Jocelyn went to several hunts this Easter. Her first hunt was at her preschool, then in Downtown Mooresville, next at our farm, and finally ending at Nana and Papa's house. She had more candy then we new what to do with; of course, through half away. Brianna joined Jocelyn as a spectator, but she will be involved next year.

Growing up too fast

Brianna is now 6 months old, has her bottom two front teeth, and is sitting on her own. I have started making baby food for her and she has mastered apples, bananas, green beans, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. I am getting ready to introduce to her pears, mangoes, green peas, peaches, and carrots. I never realized how easy and how much cheaper it is to make the baby food. Brianna is still wearing 3-6 month clothing and looking back at Jocelyn's baby book, she so much smaller then Jocelyn was at that age. Brianna loves her blanket, her sister, and especially her daddy. I believe Brian taking off the first 3 months of Brianna's life was the best thing he could have ever done. Brianna knows who her daddy is and even cries to be held by him no matter who is holding her. She has been in the pool at Gigi's house and in Lake Norman; she is a fish just like Jocelyn.

Jocelyn just finished her first year of preschool and has begun summer camp. She is fully potty trained and no longer wets the bed at night. There is still no jealousy issues between her and Brianna. Hopefully that doesn't change. Jocelyn's knows her ABC's, 123's, colors, and has expanded her vocabulary. She has a definite attitude and knows what and when she wants things. Basically she is me when I was her age. Preschool has helped develop her social skills with children and adults. She actually goes up to children both younger and older than her, introduces herself and asks them if they want to play with her. She has turned into quit a little social butterfly. We have begun mommy and me ballet classes every Monday night and swim classes every Tuesday and Thursday night. She has a full summer this year.

We are looking forward to our two week beach trip coming up and Jocelyn's 3rd birthday this July. My baby girl has turned into a little lady over night. She loves playing dress up and playing make-believe every chance she gets. She also LOVES to talk on the phone no matter who it is. It has turned into a battle over the phone lately; so, don't be surprised if Jocelyn is screaming in the background "I want to talk" when you call.