Easter

We got pictures of the grandkids for Grandma Edie, hunted for treats, played games, decorated eggs, and ate yummy food the Saturday of Easter weekend this year! 

It was a lot of fun :) 

Baby Tim wasn't sure why he was finding eggs with goodies all over the grass, but he was definitely okay with it! 

He stuffed his mouth as fast as he could...

The girls dividing their goods...

Dying eggs with cousins and friends!

Little Tim's white shirt didn't last long :)

I'm glad I brought an extra just in case!

 

I love Easter! 

To me...

It means that Spring has finally arrived! 

It means time to relax, play, and eat with family.

It means I get to dress my children up.

But, most importantly, it means that I can repent, be forgiven, and live with the ones I cherish most for all eternity. 

I thank my Heavenly Father for sending his son Jesus Christ to make all of this possible for me (us).

I hope you had a happy Easter :)

They Grow Taller Every Day

I popped in to Sport's school to check out his art work. 

He created this awesome castle that was on display for all to see. 

I'm so proud of him. 

He just keeps blowing me away with his skillz! 

Little Miss Princess rocked her favorite sports team and wore green for her Saint Patties day party at school! 

She was up bright and early, because she was just too excited to sleep.

That our girl :)

{Her bangs are almost grown out! I'm resisting the urge to cut them again. She looks so grown up without them!}

Superstar

Our Princess is the Scholar of the Week in her kindergarten class.

She's been so excited to decorate her poster, have mom read her favorite book, show off her favorite toy, share her favorite treat, and be the class superstar!

{She spent days coloring her poster just right!}

Minnie wanted in on the pictures!

They are such giggle boxes together :)

 

Sisterly love! 

What would I do without my girls? 

You two will always be your mom's superstars XOXO

Car Seat Art

I had just finished washing and vacuuming the car, and was sitting in carpool waiting to pick up our two oldest at school, when I turned to answer Minnie's question and saw this lovely piece of artwork on the back of her seat. 

I nearly freaked out! 

Okay...I did freak out.
Isn't it lovely?

 

When I asked Minnie WHY SHE DID THIS...

She told me, "I was getting sleepy, so I decided to draw a picture of me sleeping on the couch to help me feel better."

I sometimes forget how innocent children really can be.

I would be a lot more upset if hairspray and carpet cleaner hadn't removed it!

Phone Gems

The children are back in school, and I'm already missing our lazy days! 

It's still snowing, but now I have to actually drive, shop, and carry children around in it.

Not to mention, get everyone out of bed bright and early in a cold, dark house!

But, I'm doing my best to keep a smile on my face.

Children have a way of seeing the happiness in everything. 

They don't mind the snow one bit.  

In fact, they love it!

And school is something they look forward to...aside from the homework.

I need to be more like them!

While going through my phone this morning, I came across several pictures that put a smile on my face :)

The children love to take pictures with my phone, and sometimes they turn out pretty darn cute...and hilarious!

Here are a few of my faves:

Profile shot!  Our handsome boy when he still had all his teeth...

Princess showing us her muscles...

Dress up and hair!

They do it all on their own...

 

Eyeball!

Hawaii style!

She's a ninja!

 

I needed these today...and every day,

Eruption

The Science kit that the dad and I gave Sport for Christmas has been a big hit! 

He's had something to keep his busy brain thinking all week.

Today was all about the volcano. 

He spent hours assembling, mudding, and then painting this beauty!

Once it was complete, he called us all to the kitchen for the big eruption.

Baking soda and vinegar was carefully measured and poured down the hole.

Sure enough, it came exploding bubbling up and out the top!

Boy, was he thrilled and completely pleased with himself.

He had to show all his friends too!

 

Way to go, Sport! 

It was VERY cool, and mom was so pleased that you did the whole thing by yourself!

You are one smart little man.

Christmas Eve Part-A

It's become a fun family Christmas tradition!

This year we destroyed my sister's house in the process :)  Thanks, Cam!

We usually decorate gingerbread houses, but these gingerbread cookies were too cute to pass up!

The children loved them...

We got a kick out of their creations.

Too cute!

Princess put glasses on her blond gingerbread girl with heart earrings.

(Yes, she's already asking to wear earrings.  I remember asking my dad to let me pierce my ears around her age and feeling so hurt when he said no!  Now I get to be the meanie.  She'll thank me later?)

Our feast...

It didn't last long.  Yum!

The children felt so special with their own little party glasses...

I'm not sure where I went wrong this year, but telling the nativity story was absolute chaos! 

The kids were just way too excited about dancing with their nativity character and talking/singing at the top of their lungs.

When Sport beheaded one of the wise men I nearly lost it!! 

All of the adults had to cover their mouths so the children wouldn't see or hear them laughing hysterically at the disaster! 

Oh well.  We managed to get through the Nativity eventually...headless wise man and all. 

Sport told us the story again during the drive home, so they must have gotten something out of it!

 Sport... surrounded by little girls!
He loves 'em.

It's tradition to open one gift on Christmas Eve.

It's their favorite part, of course!

But, Uncle Seth tortured the kids by making them sing Christmas songs before receiving a gift. 

I think it was the only time we enjoyed a little peace! 

They worked so hard for those presents...and never took their eyes off the prize  :)

Baby Timmy chewed on his until the soggy wrapping just fell off.

Sport was psyched to get Angry Bird PJ's!

Our cute boy with dad in his submarine PJ's...

(He LOVES PJ's and gets so excited whenever we put them on.  I don't blame him!  I would wear my PJ's all day if I could.  Most days I do!)

Showing off their new PJ's!! 

Us moms get just as excited to see them on our cute kids.

 

By the time we got back home, the children were exhausted!

Even though they were SO anxious for Christmas morning, their eyelids wouldn't stay open.

Which was a good thing for dad and mom, because we had work to do!

We pulled out our goodies, started a Christmas movie, and had way too much fun wrapping and placing the gifts around our "leaning" Christmas tree.

The Mr. and I could hardly stand it! 

We just couldn't wait to see their little faces when they woke up!

Happens to us every year :)

 

I love a cozy, quiet house. 

Ever since I was a little girl, I tip toe into the living room after everyone falls asleep, and sit in front of the tree.

The warm, lit up room makes me feel so happy and safe.

Lazy, Winter Days

{Playing in the Christmas snow with neighborhood friends}

The children are out of school for three weeks! 

The snow is coming down and it's absolutely beautiful. 

We are counting down to Christmas and enjoying lazy days with the family :)

Tea parties with dad by the fire are pretty special!

I caught little Minnie making up tunes to the "magical snow falling down outside", while looking out the window this morning.

She makes me smile.

"Look, mom! All those push ups I do at night before bed are really paying off!!" said Sport while flexing his his bulging muscles!

Warming little feet by the fire.

They take after their mommy!

Mickey Mouse sings of his birth! 

Gave me a good chuckle tonight after tucking the children in bed.

I love finding gems like this around the house...

Sleeping by the fire in the family room is such a treat!

Sport tried to keep his eyes open until the very last fire burned out in the fireplace...He almost made it.

 

I'm loving these days with no homework or schedules to keep!