Almost Eleven Weeks Old!

Dear Nolan,

Let me tell you about your first Easter. You and your Mom traveled to Greensboro with us to your (Great) Uncle Steve and (Great) Aunt Anne's house. Your Dad had to work, so he didn't get to come and we missed him so much!

Anne is Papa Jack's sister. She and Steve have two girls--Brooke and Elizabeth. They live in a big, beautiful home with lots of room to spread out and are always so nice to invite us for special holiday gatherings. Great-Grandma Wilson, Great-Papa Wilson, Aunt Emily, and Uncle Bradley were also there.

We missed your (Great) Uncle Mark and (Great) Aunt Diane. Mark is Papa Jack's brother. They weren't able to be with us this year, but they want to meet you! They live in Winston-Salem and have two children--Whitney and William. Whitney is a senior at UNC-Wilmington, and William is a rising senior in high school.

Nolan, we had so much food! Great-Grandma Wilson always brings: her famous sweet tea, honey-baked ham, green beans, corn, "red apples," rolls, brown sugar cake, and coconut cake. This Easter she also made a sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top! Anne made deviled eggs and "Nan's potatoes." Nan was Aunt Diane and Uncle Steve's Mom. She was a sweet, sweet lady! I made a squash casserole, broccoli and rice casserole, fruit salad, and cold broccoli salad. We all gathered in the kitchen and bowed our heads as Great-Papa Wilson asked the blessing, and then we shared a wonderful Easter lunch together.

This Easter was extra special because this year we had YOU! We all took turns holding you, and Great-Grandma Wilson even rocked you to sleep. Papa Jack and I gave you 4 little books and an activity gym. You lay on the mat under your new "gym" and just gazed up at the shapes, colors, and sounds. It was so much fun to watch you.

It is wonderful to have a baby in the family again--it is wonderful to have YOU.

I love you sweet boy.

GiGi