April-2012

In April, we celebrated Easter.  I actually had to work on Easter Sunday but we were able to celebrate anyway and have fun.  Sophie and I went to Mamoo and Pappy's and colored Easter eggs.  Sophie enjoyed coloring the eggs and we had some fun with them.  For the last several years we've had a good time creating a "Daddy egg".  I'm sure you will be able to figure out which one that is.

I was able to get Sophie dressed on Easter Sunday before I had to go to work.   Her dress was so pretty.  Mamoo bought it for her and she loved it.  It is so much fun to pick out a little girls Easter dress.  They are just so special.  I was able to get her to pose for me and I loved the shots I got of her modeling her dress for me.

I was even able to get a few shots with Madison.  He's not as willing a participant as Sophie for photo shoots.

 My sweet children.  I love them so much!

Also in April my friend Becky came to town and we had a wonderful few days shopping, hanging out, and having a girls night out at Ruth's Chris.  It was Spring Break and I really wanted to do something special with Sophie so Becky and I took her to Build A Bear.  This was her first time and she loved it!

 She picked out her pink bear, kissed it's heart and gently placed it inside.

 She loved giving Flower, her bears new name,  a bath, combing her hair and the best part picking out her outfit!

 I allowed her to pick one new outfit but of course Becky had to buy her another one.  She got PJ's and a Ballerina outfit for little Flower.

Becky and I had a great few days.  I hate that she lives in another city and we only get a chance to be together once a year if were lucky.  We still talk almost everyday and she is the one I love to talk to when life isn't going so great or I just need to vent, or something funny happened or I need prayer or the kids or the husband or blah...blah....blah......just about anything girlfriends need to talk about.

Easter 2011

This year Easter began with stormy weather but that didn't stop us from having a great day.  The kids loved their Easter baskets.  Sophie got the bunny family to add to her Calico critters collection along with lots of other goodies.  

After church we headed over to Aunt D's house for brunch and a quick egg hunt before the rain came again.

Sarah Kate found an egg that went perfectly with her beautiful easter frock.

All the kids (and adults) enjoyed the special cookies Aunt Sandy brought,

Sophie and Lila had so much fun playing together.  

One of the things I love about my son is he is a little goofy.  He got hot and borrowed his little cousins shorts.  Needless to say they were a bit small and we all got a good laugh out of it and some great poses.

Alex was handed a dollie by one of his little girl cousins.  He was sweet and played along.

Easter Preparations

The old saying, "a woman's work is never done" seems most appropriate on holidays.  There is always so much to do from shopping to cooking to keeping up with traditions so they are special for the little ones.   Even though I worked most of the day on Easter preparations,  it was fun and I got everything done in time for Camden and I to sit down together and watch The King's Speech.  It was an awesome movie by the way.  I love having Sophie around to help me in the kitchen.  She loves to help me  cook and I love that I can share this time with my sweet little girl. 

Getting the eggs dyed

Sophie and I love wearing our matching aprons.

Sophie adding cupcake liners to the pan for me.

Which came first, Daddy or the egg?

Baking....baking....baking....

Pappy and Sophie filling the eggs.

Cupcakes are ready.  I hope they taste as good as they look.

Getting everyones clothes ironed and ready for church.  

Even though holidays can be a lot of work,   I love them.  I know that it is a way to bless my family and show them how much I care.