Have a few minutes? Maybe more than a few? I am trying to catch up on everything we’ve had going on lately, so this is going to be one MONSTER post!

{Disclaimer: these are snapshots…little to no editing was done on these photos}

Grandpa Don and his friend Jackie came to visit over Easter weekend, and we had a great time! On Saturday, we went to Village Deli and strolled around The Factory in Wake Forest.

I loved this wall inside the Factory. It’s made with tiles individually decorated by kids. So adorable - I want one for my house! Well, maybe on a smaller scale.

We did a little shopping, and Daddy and Macy had an impromptu dance, complete with a dip! (I missed capturing the dip. I could kick myself!)

Then we took a few pictures outside. Have you met my wild child?

And one of Grandpa Don and Macy.

Here’s what Claire thought of the Factory:

That afternoon, we headed downtown to Marbles Museum. Macy loves going to Marbles, which is an interactive kids’ museum - there is so much for her to see and do, and it keeps her busy and happy for hours! Her favorite part is playing at the water tables. You literally have to DRAAAAAG her away. (But of course, no pics of Macy at the water table. What is wrong with me?!)

Here’s what Claire thought of Marbles:

The next day was Easter Sunday. Macy and Claire were each visited by the Easter Bunny!

That kid’s digital camera is a hunk of junk, just so you know. When you took the picture, it would only show up as a blank screen. So I exchanged it for a new one…which won’t even take the picture at all! I’m not trying again. That dumb Easter Bunny ought to read some freakin’ reviews before bringing junky gifts to these poor children!

Easter was rounded out with a yummy ham dinner, followed by an afternoon walk. The weather was perfect. After the kiddies were in bed, we had a pretty funny Wii bowling tournament!

On Monday, we had planned on going to one of our favorite places, Pullen Park. But it turned out to be kind of grey and drizzly, so instead we went to the Museum of Natural Sciences. They have a butterfly exhibit inside, where you can walk through and the butterflies will actually land on you. Hey, by the way, it’s closed on Mondays. Just so you know.

We had fun anyway.

HEY MIKE, LOOK OUT! THE GIANT DINOSAUR IS ABOUT TO EAT YOUR HEAD!

LOST IN SPAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCEEEEEE…

Here’s what Claire thought of the museum:

We do take her out of that carseat if she ever wakes up. Promise.

WHEW! I’m exhausted all over again. And that was just one weekend!

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