Easter at Mimi's

One of my most  vivid childhood memories, and perhaps the reason I am the FRIENDS fanatic that I am, is driving to Mimi and Grandbob's house on Easter while watching the newest season of FRIENDS on DVD.  It happened every year like clockwork, the Easter bunny always put the most recently released season of FRIENDS in someones Easter basket, we went to church then loaded up and drove to Huntsville.  I can still hear my parents..."If you drive there... I will drive back" and whoever wasn't driving was in the backseat with us kids watching TV.
(See... I come by it naturally)

Anyway, each year we went to Mimi's and had Easter lunch with our family.  As our family has grown and spread out (some as far as Texas) it is harder to gather everyone in the same place.  However, this year the Delgreco/Halston clan went to Mimi's.  Part of the Lebertes were there too!  It was so nice to be back and share the day with our family.

Kind of funny - this time it was my "mom car" we took and actually opted out of watching a movie so my brother could study.... WHAAAAAAT????

Here is our selfie on the way to Huntsville.

When we arrived we were greeted with open arms and immediately escorted to the appetizer table... just what we needed ;)

Mimi had worked so hard to prepare a wonderfully delicious meal and we came hungry, as always!

Here is the "old lady" cooking' away!  (She calls herself that)

After lunch and wonderful conversation, Mimi and Mom informed us that they had stuffed and hidden 99 eggs in her backyard.  WOOHOO!!!!   

Side Note: Ardell and Derrick cheated and peaked before lunch... just sayin'.

Anyway, we all went outside to hunt eggs.  No, we are not too old or too proud to hunt eggs.  Even the "grown ups" participated because the "kids" couldn't find them all.  Pathetic I know!

Here are a few candids of the hunt... Oh and Derrick found the Golden Egg... I know everyone is wondering!!!

This is my husband diving under a bush... he takes this seriously!

Some people (cough cough) DERRICK are mean and steal other peoples eggs.

Uncle Mark and Mimi joined Ardell's team.

So Kristi joined mine!

Last but not least... here are our family pics!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed family, friends and the beautiful weather as much as we did!

Ardell and I with Mom and Derrick

Blair is Getting MARRIED!!!!

As promised, you are going to meet one of my family members right now.  Her name is Blair, she is my cousin and we are seven weeks apart.  We grew up very close even though we have always lived away from each other.  Through holidays, family beach trips and many other causes for celebration we were reconnected as though we had never been apart.

Now, Blair is getting married!!!!  This past weekend was her bachelorette party in Disney.  Let's just say this chick knows how to have a good time.  Sadly, I got the FLU right before the trip and was not able to make it... horrible timing!!

I thought it only appropriate to share some photos and memories of the bride to be on her last "hoorah" before she ties the knot.

Being the the oldest of our cousins, Blair always kept us in line and when I say in line I mean In - LINE.  She was the leader of our pack and somehow never got in trouble for the things she made us do. ;)  Here are a few shots of our childhood...enjoy.

Cute, weren't we??

Now, on a semi serious note,... I am beyond happy for you Blair!! You are an incredible person inside and out and I know you and Bryan are going to make each other so happy!  I can't wait watch as you start your lives together as a married couple!!

Now I have prepared a little something in honor of your big day... which is right around the corner!!!




Please read the following to the tune of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Now, this is a story all about how
my older cousin got ready to take her vows
I'd like to take a minute so just sit right there
Ill tell you all about a girl we like to call Blair.

In the state of Alabama born and raised
 on the guit-ar is where she spent most of her days
chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool
and teaching her younger cousins a thing or two.
When a man named Bryan whose intentions were good
started making Blair feel the way she should
he asked one little question and Blair said yes
their life story begins with them and all their pets.

They bought a house tight after they got engaged
 and they said to the condo "first home, see ya lata"
They looked at their house, they were finally there
to start their new life, just Bryan and Blair.



Love you Cuz!!!!

*Another blog to come from the wedding... CAN'T WAIT!!  2 weeks!!