Happy Easter!

Hello to all!! Things are great here in the Mason home. Kendall is growing like a weed (she actually moved up to SIZE 1 diapers...wowzers) and we're enjoying every minute of it. Sweet baby girl is sleeping through the night consistently now and boy does that make a woman feel human again! We are battling the worse case of cradle cap known to mankind, so if anyone has any suggestions, send them my way. We've already tried marinating her scalp in baby oil as well as olive oil (that was a pleasant smell), gently scrubbing with a brush, and Selson Blue. So far none of that is working. For a girl like me that loves to pick at things, this is a rare form of torture.

James and I have decided to serve at Cross Culture with the K-5th grade and yesterday was our first Sunday. We loved it! Not only did we both learn something during the lesson (showing how awesome of a director Mrs. Coral is), but we truly enjoyed loving on the children. It just melts my heart not only to see James with Kendall, but to see him with older children playing like a big kid! It's so sweet!

Here are some pictures for ya:

Mommy and Kendall hangin' out

The sweetest smile in the world

All dressed up to celebrate our Risen Savior!! *Which, by the way, I explained the true meaning of Easter to her on the way to church and she didn't have ANY questions...can you believe how smart she is already??*

Our first of many attempts at a family shot with Kendall actually LOOKING at the camera. Everytime James would sit down, she'd look at him...by the 3rd attempt, we were laughing hysterically...good times.

Shots, the Rachels, ghetto

Boy do I have a lot to talk about...so hang on to your hats, faithful readers.

Most importantly, my sweet precious angel baby is doing well. She had her 2 month checkup last week, complete with shots (poor thing). Here are the stats:

Weight 9 pounds, 9 ounces (25%)
Height 23" (75%)
Head circumfrence 39.5 cm (75%)

Kendall got her first dose of the million and one immunizations they recommend and did beautifully. She cried a strange, pitiful cry that I've never heard before and then went to sleep for pretty much the rest of the day. She didn't run a fever, but they may have been because I gave her a couple of doses of Tylenol just in case.

She's really getting a little personality that I just adore. She absolutely melts my heart with her smile. Well, see for yourself:



Here she is with her Nana a while ago...gotta love that pacifier!

And she already loves her Sunday afternoon naps with Granddaddy:

In other news, we recently held "see you soon" parties for my two good friends, the Rachels. Both are getting ready to embark on incredible journeys with their families and while I truly am happy for them, I'm also a little sad in my heart that I won't be able to see them as easily as I can now. Here are a few shots from the par-tays:

All of us crazy gals from the Hopkins-Pittman Sunday School class:

The goofballs cutting their farewell cake...I made them do this:

One of the Rachels and me:

The other Rachel and me...notice the red cry nose...cute, huh?

Let's see...is there anything else exciting going on in my life? Oh yes, I almost forgot...OUR CAR GOT STOLEN!!! Can you believe that? Right out of our driveway Friday night/Saturday morning. So I'm thinking that A) I live in the ghetto and B) Durham in general IS the ghetto, so I'm doomed. No, seriously - the police called Sunday morning and told us that they had "recovered" the car...police lingo for ya. It's in the shop right now getting the ignition fixed since Mr. Grand Theft Auto decided to start it with a screwdriver. Unfortunately James' license was stolen, so please pray that we aren't victims of Grand Theft Identity anytime soon.

I'll leave you on a happier note with more pics of Miss Thang...take care!