Easter Sunday we had a sweet visit with Tim's parents in honor of his Dad's birthday. Margaret always plans such thoughtful and fun Easter baskets for The Littles, this year's theme included goodies for an upcoming vacation we have planned. These Color-Your-Own bunny masks kept The Little Girls occupied for quite some time.

Today Savannah is back in school, Spring Holiday is over...sniff, sniff. I adore having The Littles all together, this break in the school year was much needed and I felt spoiled and happy every lazy day knowing we didn't have to rush away to drop/pick her at school. I'll miss early morning cuddles on the couch, coffee steaming on the table in front of us as we all leisurely chat and plan out the day. 

Easter At Sharon's.

Easter at Sharon's is such a treat, The Little Girls start talking about it right after Christmas. They have such fond spring memories from Easter's past playing in her lovely garden. Here they are with The Little Boys (Hudson and Jack) playing "Red Light, Green Light".

Sharon puts a great amount of time and energy into each Easter basket and plans a fun egg hunt for both The Littles and the adults.

My Littles and Sadie.

My brother Jared and Hank.

Jackson waited so patiently for the hunt to begin. He was so into the game, we did it a second time.
When I see The Littles running around in Sharon's garden, I always think of Alice in Wonderland. They have such fun adventures playing in the fountain and following the leader down the different paths.

The Loot.

Little Love.

Spring Holiday, Day 4 & 5.

Yesterday The Littles and I took a mini-trip/sleepover to Leilani's house. All The Littles played kitchen and had a tea party, it was surprising to see a 7, 5,4,2 year-old and 20 month-old share in playing the same activity so happily. 

We made bunny masks,

(The Goo refused to hold up his mask...mini-Tim to the core.)

and had an egg hunt with eggs Julian, Savannah and Ivy had dyed earlier.

The Littles and I have been looking forward to this sleepover, a special and fun way to end the week. Thanks L. for the photos and fun.



Spring Holiday, Day 3.

I promised The Little Girls an "Art Day" during vacation, however it was overshadowed by new dollies with which they were eager to play "Picture Day at School". I was able to pull them away from their lovies long enough to make mini donuts and bunny cupcake toppers. Then it was right back to playing school.

 

School Photos.

Spring Holiday, Day 2.

The Little Girls have been begging to visit Fairytale Town so we made a plan and met up with our dear, sweet friends Erin, Ava and Isaiah. Spring is unfolding in the Land Park neighborhood. We couldn't have picked a more perfect day to be out in the sunshine, quite frankly I was dazzled by the blossoming trees.

Savannah, Goo, Ava and Ivy.

All The Littles (look at Ivy cuddling Goo...heart melt).

Put this Goo on a tractor and call it a day cuz there ain't no way this Little is coming off this equipment without crocodile tears and a possible tantrum. (Is farming genetic?...hmm...channeling Nebraska's farmlands and ancestors...)
We love Fairytale Town; $4, cute little trash bins (soldiers), manicured gardens, live farm animals, benches everywhere, THE CROOKED MILE!!!, creative play equipment from long ago. Bonus: The Littles napped on the way home...ahhh...

Spring Holiday, Day 1.

I love Spring Holiday. Savannah is home all day, we are having lovely, comfortable weather and The Littles are very content playing in the backyard for hours on end and because school is in recess our bedtime schedule is more relaxed (i.e. no struggle to get Littles in bed by 8:30). My favorite moments of the day are;

this big snuggle after lunch (1 full hour!)

this afternoon activity (Ivy and I made the bow and arrow from backyard branches, she does this well...I can't seem to shoot it.)

and this dinner (French tart with pommes frites and spinach salad.)

You're Invited...

to Barbie's wedding!
You know sometimes these little vignettes The Little Girls display really crack me up. So much time (and effort) is spent in balance, posturing the dolls and animals to get everything just so. This one makes me giggle because I overheard Little Girls finishing up the scene by saying "and after the program, they'll feast on crackers." So true, no Barbie wedding is complete without a roll of Ritz.
Happy Monday!