April was all about birthdays and family.

To start the month, I had a nice joke-free April Fools Day thanks to it landing on my big Spring Preview event at work. Mom and Andrew surprisingly behaved!

The following week held Brian’s birthday, Andrew’s family birthday dinner, Andrew’s friend birthday dinner and Andrew’s joint birthday dinner on the Nance side. We are party Animals! Special highlights of the festivities included Mariah surprising Andrew on his birthday, a Dunkin’ Donuts refillable cup, new shoes (his obsession is only growing), and winning Trivia at Dave & Buster’s.

Easter Weekend became the new Arrington Family Reunion Weekend, starting with hot dogs, s’mores and pinatas at Katie’s house. She even had a projector set-up outside to view old pictures and The Apple Dumpling Gang movie. Saturday morning we met at Dan’s house for Fred’s famous sausage gravy (my FAVORITE), “Anything Goes” challenges, seeing my turtle, Tya Elizabeth, and an egg hunt. Andrew held up the purple team as much as he could, but my blue team won out in the end. We were so exhausted by the day of events that we fell asleep as soon as we got home!

On actual Easter day we went to TopGolf with Andrew’s mom and then I slipped away for a Wendy’s picnic lunch for my grandpa’s birthday.

Monday I had my first official taste of becoming Promo Team Manager. I am still earning their trust, but these crazy kids have me beaming with excitement for this new adventure. Special shoutout goes to my awesome JEP, Caitlin!

On the actual day of my dad’s birthday, the whole family was able to eat at Blue 32 for dinner. Jaron and mom nailed the present giving with a doorbell security system!

Saturday the 22nd we went to the Dbacks vs Dodgers game with the Nance clan to celebrate dad, leaving with car window shades and an awesome Dbacks victory.

Rounding out our busy month was lunch with my former boss (Julie), Brian W’s bachelor party, a vegan Friday night in with Jessie and Kristi, and the lantern fest with Heather.

I can’t help but feel blessed!

-Jory