Easter Weekend

What a fun Easter weekend we had!  We kicked it all off by hosting a party for the LDS Business School students and their families where we had an Easter egg hunt for the kids and a BBQ.

Josh on the grill

We started up the fire pit and roasted s'mores.  Rex ate mostly marshmallows that night for dinner.

Sunday morning Rex discovered his first ever Easter basket.  Of course he loved the random, unexpected gifts but I don't think he understood the whole bunny concept.

Grandma Garner sent Rex these cute train letters

This was the fastest we've ever dyed Easter eggs.  In the past, Josh and I have enjoyed dying them ourselves while Rex napped.  This year, we let Rex help which was fun yet stressful, so we did it as quick as possible to avoid any major disasters.  (Also to avoid disasters, we put Rex in navy/black sweats combo so the dye wouldn't stain his clothes...so don't judge him).

And being the smart parents we are, we let Rex eat a chocolate bunny at 8pm while he Skyped with Grandma and Aunt Kelsey.  He didn't go to bed until 10pm.

Happy Easter!

Weekend in Philly

We took a quick trip up to Philadelphia this past weekend so Josh could attend an LDS Business Conference in New York.  We stayed with some friends who live on the PA side of the New Jersey/PA border.  They were wonderful hosts and showed us a great time in the city!

We enjoyed some delicious cheesesteaks - cheez whiz and all!  

While the guys were in NYC we took the kids to the Philadelphia Zoo.  It was such a neat zoo and Rex had a blast.

These turtles were my favorite.  They were being fed while we were there and it was hilarious to watch them walk as fast as they could to where the food was being set out.  

And this giraffe was so funny to watch.  He couldn't reach what he was after on the ground because his legs were too long.  So he contorted his legs and body so he could reach it.  Must have been something good...

And regrettably, we didn't take any pictures with our friends :(  But thank you guys SO much for letting us stay with you and showing us around.  It was a great trip!

Rachel's Baby Shower

I threw a baby shower for my good friend, Rachel, this week at our house.  We invited some of our closest Durham friends and it was a blast! (I'm still so mad I forgot to take a group photo.)

We had a little iron on onesie project that was really fun and turned out 11 of the cutest onesies I've ever seen.  We have the most creative friends!

Me with the guest of honor!  I really am so grateful this gal moved to Durham, I don't know what I'd do without her.  So excited for sweet little baby "M" to arrive next Friday!

The Rutledge Family

I had a great time taking some pictures for this family the other night at the Duke Chapel.  The weather was beautiful and the family was a lot of fun.  Here are some of my favorites.

Baby Emmy

I was so honored that one of my friends asked me to take some photos of her brand new, 6-day old little Emmy.  This is my first time photographing a newborn (other than Rex, but those don't count because I didn't love photography then like I do now).  Little Emmy did not like being naked and it took some work but her mommy got her to sleep and that's when the fun started!  I hope you like them!

February at a glance...

I don't know what it is about updating the blog lately, but it just hasn't had the appeal that is used to.  I think it's because nothing too exciting has happened since Christmas...until NOW!!  Here are a few fun things that happened in February.

Yes, this may look like a boring picture of my husband holding up some boring papers, but in fact it's quite exciting!  He secured an internship for this summer and this picture is him signing the official offer letter.  He took an investment banking internship in Charlotte, NC.  He'll be working 80+ hour weeks and I'll be chilling at the pool with Rex-man.  Win-win.

Also...Josh had a birthday!

I made him a way too big birthday cake.  Who knew that 1 whole cake mix per layer would turn out this bad boy?  Cake, anyone?  We have a little bit left over.

Rex was very proud of the card he "colored" for Daddy. And yes...I bought Josh a 4-pack of RedBull for his birthday.  

Our very good friends, the Alders, joined the festivities and provided some amazing steaks for dinner.  It poured rain and Josh cooked the steaks on the porch in his head-to-toe waterproof rain gear.  It was a sight.  Steaks were great and the company...even better!

Also, one day last week Rex requested he put on one of Josh's shirts.  We happily obliged and snapped a quick photo.  As soon as Josh put it on him Rex said, "I small." 

And that pretty much sums up January and February in the Garner household!