Movers

      We are now in the active process of moving! Our first set of movers came today and packed up all of our stuff that we are going to put into storage. We had a lot more than I thought. I am so glad we spent a few hours last night organizing all our stuff into 3 piles: non temporary storage (it will be stored here in NC for 3 years while we are in Italy), unaccompanied goods (we can ship 1,000 pounds in this shipment and it will arrive about a month after it is packed), and household goods (this can take anywhere from 2-4 months to arrive because it is shipped via boat).

    The original plan was that they would come tomorrow, but they had an opening today and we gave them the okay to come on over after 12. Aaron stopped by the store and grabbed snacks and drinks for them while I found more things to add to the storage pile.

Candles aren't allowed in any of our shipments :(

Easter

       I loved Easter as a little girl. We would always get together with family and all the cousins would hunt for Easter eggs. The Easter bunny would always come and leave us a special basket... usually in the fancy, off limits for kids, room at my Guela's house. Today was Connor's first Easter, and I was so excited to start fun traditions with him.

Grandpappy and Omi Come to Visit

     Late last night, Aaron's dad and Carol flew in for a weekend visit. We spent most of today running around and shopping. My favorite thing to do! Connor wasn't feeling his best, so he got a lot of snuggles from everyone.

 Having a talk with Pappy.

Easter Eggstravaganza

   On Saturday, we went to the Easter Eggstravaganza at Aaron's work. It was really hot, but Connor had fun! Our first stop was the petting zoo. Because he is under the age of 2, he wasn't allowed to touch the animals. I was okay with that, but he really wanted to.

 Looking at the baby goat.

Connor: Twelve Month Check-Up

   This morning Aaron and I took Connor to his 12 month check-up. We got to his appointment right on time. Nurse Jody was waiting for us and took us right back to her room. She brought out the bubbles right away, and Connor thought they were the funnest things. He had never seen them before, so they were very different.