Recap #2-Mom’s Visit

We had a really great visit with my mom.  It was a crazy busy weekend, but it was a blast.  Friday, I rushed home to make cupcakes for our Easter Picnic for my office.  I made 96 cupcakes and decorated 72 of them.  Since Jamie left to her new office in May, I have become the baker of the MEPS.  Which I love, but at times like this, I really wish I would keep my mouth shut when I say “I’ll make the cupcakes!”

After the cupcake extravaganza, we headed on post to watch the Lt. Dan Band.  He is the veteran from Forrest Gump and also the lead CSI guy on CSI: New York.  It was nice and relaxing.  We always sit near the back of the crowd because I don’t really like super loud music and neither does Gracie.  I did sneak up front for some pictures.  Gracie was not feeling camera ready but I did get a few cute ones of her.  She loves music which means she loves to dance.  Even though I only got one decent picture of Gracie, it was a fun night under the stars with some music and hot dogs!

I just love her little jacket!

Saturday we woke up nice and early to get ready for the Easter Picnic.  It was such a nice day, not to terribly hot (we are already in the 80’s daily here in El Paso) and sunny.  The park where it was held didn’t have green grass, but it was still the perfect location.   We had food, jumping balloons, potato sack races, spoon race, and even a piñata. Gracie had so much fun beating the piñata!!!

As you can see, Gracie had an absolute blast.  Let me tell you; I have told you about her thinking she is the #1 princess.  Well, she sure let everyone know about it at the picnic.  It was time to hand out the Easter baskets and my co-worker told the kids to line up in a line so she could safely hand them out.  Well, little miss Gracie just marched right up to the table and took her pink basket like there weren’t 10 kids standing behind her.  She was so completely oblivious to the fact that she should have waited her turn.  I didn’t even know what to say then everyone started laughing so we just moved on.  This child is just something else.  Eventually, it was time to go.  Gracie was so upset when we had to leave.  However, she then remembered that we were going to see Rio and her mood changed dramatically.  Rio was super cute for those of you that haven’t seen it. 

Sunday, we took Mom to La Posta again in Old Mesilla, NM.  She loves the authentic food.  That particular restaurant has been around since the late 1800’s.  It is so yummy!  Gracie was in the mood to take pictures, so I snapped a couple cute ones that I have to share.

We finished our day and Mom’s trip with a little shopping at the outlet mall.  Even though it was a busy weekend, it was a great one!