Easter at the Guillory's

Yesterday was the annual Easter crawfish boil at MawMaw and PawPaw's house. Kylee knocked out her 3rd egg hunt like a pro and had a blast playing with all of her cousins. The crawfish was delicious and it was so great visiting with everyone..especially those we don't see very often. Thank you Mom and Dad for everything!

Starting out the day


Sweet baby Cohen

Hand in hand with cousin Sienna

Showing off their crawfish

Look Mom, an egg!

The toddler egg hunting group

Checking out her stash

Kylee's first ever four wheeler ride

Pocking with Mark

Luke skateboarding???

Good Friday Fish Fry

This year we started our Easter celebration with our traditional fish fry at Kyle's Uncle Mic's house. Kylee got her 2nd Easter egg hunt in and already looked more experienced after her school egg hunt. Kylee had a blast playing with her cousins Abigail, Carly and Chloe and we all enjoyed visiting with family.

Pocking eggs with Chloe


Carly and Chloe opening presents

Off to the races..

Kylee and Abigail

Opening her basket from Nanny

Opening her basket from Gammy

My little bunny getting ready to leave for the weekend

Easter Egg Dying 2011

This is Kylee's first year to help dye Easter eggs and I think she took to it pretty well! She was a little hesitant to help with the 2nd egg after getting dye on her hands with the first attempt. She eventually warmed up again when Mommy and Daddy said it was time for bed and she decided she'd rather dye eggs! It is such fun to be able to teach her new things and watch her develop. We love you Kylee!

Attempt # 1


"Look Mommy, eggs!"

Talking to Daddy about the eggs

Happy Easter!!

Easter at the Gingerbread House

Today was Kylee's Easter party at her school so we dressed her up pretty in pink and sent her on her way. This afternoon I joined her class along with the other parents for an easter egg hunt and Easter treats. Kylee had a great practice run of egg hunting for this weekend and it was great to hear the parents talk about how much their kids "love Kylee!" It seems Kylee is Miss Likeable!

Dressed and ready for school

And the hunt begins...

She loved the yellow eggs

Kylee's friend Caroline running for her basket

Singing songs with Mrs. Carla

Let The Good Times Roll!

This past weekend we had the pleasure of hosting Kyle's cousins Nicole, Matt and Jon from Arkansas. It was their first southern Mardi Gras experience and we had a blast introducing them to the traditions. Saturday we lined up for the trail ride in LeBleu Settlement. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera that day so I do not have any pictures to share. Kylee enjoyed seeing all of the "horsies" and dancing to all of the music. After a full day of float decorating, horse riding and dancing we drove back home to prepare for our next full day of fun. Sunday after church we continued our yearly tradition and attended the Scott Mardi Gras parade. After patiently waiting to find a spot in the crowd we unloaded and grilled lunch before it was time for the parade. All of the kids had a blast catching beads and all other kinds of goodies. It was a very busy, but exciting weekend. Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

Getting started with lunch

Jon, Chloe and Kylee playing while waiting

The crew of kids: Carly, Jon, Chloe and Kylee with Gammy

Kylee picking up beads

Waiting for the next float

The guys: Sidney, Kyle and Matt

Showing off her clapper and beads and eating her cheetos thrown from a float

Jon and Kylee after the parade

Running off what energy is left after the parade

Cohen's Baptism

Saturday we made a trip to New Orleans to help celebrate Cohen's baptism. After mass the family joined Father in welcoming Cohen to the church. It was a beautiful ceremony and we were so glad to be a part of it. After the baptism we went back to Shane and Courtney's to continue the celebration with some delicious gumbo and cake. Thank you Shane and Courtney for having us!


Nanny and Parrain with Cohen before church


The beautiful family

Kylee and MawMaw

During the baptism

Some of the crew

The proud big sister

And here's the best part :)

Sweet Cohen chillin out after the baptism

Happy Valentine's Day!

She wouldn't stay still for a picture but here's our love on Valentine's Day!

50 Years in the Making

Kyle's great aunt and uncle celebrated 50 years of marriage yesterday and we were blessed to be able to celebrate with them. They are an amazing and inspiring couple and I hope to be able to have such a celebration in the future! Congratulations Uncle Silton and Aunt Bobbie!

Made With Love

Last Saturday I joined Mom, MaMa, Aunt Alice, Aunt Debbie, Missy and Brooke for a sewing party at MaMa's. I never dreamed I would have so much fun! Not only did Kylee get a dress out of the deal but I got to spend some quality time with loving family. Last week I wanted so bad to put her dress on for church but had no ribbons to hold it together. This week I was sure that would be her church outfit and boy did she look cute! Thank you Mom for helping me sew such a cute dress!!

Country Winter Adventure

Thursday morning Angie and I braved the cold, icy weather and headed to Austin TX for the Rascal Flatts concert. Luckily, we hit clear roads there and back. Thursday night after the concert was a different story, however. We withstood the 27 degree, 9 degree windchill weather and icy roads to make it back to Holly's house safe and sound. The concert was a blast and I am so glad I got to experience it with two wonderful gals! Thank you both very much for the experience!! Friday morning we awoke to a snow covered yard and had fun with the boys making snow angels and a snowman. Okay, so Jason was really the one working on the snowman, but we all enjoyed it :) Jason fed us like queens, as usual, and after the snow and ice started to melt Angie and I loaded our bags and started on the journey home. I enjoyed a delicious steak dinner at Kirk and Angies(compliments of Kirk) and completed my journey home from Moss Bluff. Thanks again to Angie, Kirk, Holly and Jason for the hospitality, food and good times!!

Before leaving for the concert


Our view (Luke Bryan)

Mark checking out the snow

Jack enjoying the snow

Jack's snow angel

All bundled up

Watching the kids have fun