Going backwards

April 25, 2011

Going backwards

Starting with our Easter weekend. :)

Our church holds an Easter "eggstravaganza" every year and we were so happy to be apart of it this weekend.

Ashton and Josie made cards.

And jeweled Easter crosses.

We also had peeps fondue!

...Which the kids LOVED.

Ashton played the egg roll game... and won! (He had to roll the egg with his nose). I had no idea the kid could move an egg so quickly with his nose.

The eggs for the hunt were hidden in the sanctuary because of the rain that seemingly fell without rest.

Ashton is still taking all of this in. He tells me about the egg that he broke with his nose. He tells me about the Jesus jelly beans. He's told me of the eggs that the Easter bunny threw all over the church "chairs."

I love how meaningful these things are to him.

Josie too. :)

Before they went to bed on Saturday, Ashton and Josie set out eggs for the bunny.

Apparently the bunny has quite an appetite for eggs.

As they laid their colorful egg creations on the shiny plum plate; they gleamed with pride.

We were sure to surround our home with the left over carrots from Ashton's preschool Easter party as well.

No bunny would ever dream of passing up this house.

Ashton had already written his letter over a week ago. He was very anxious for the bunny to finally get a hold of it.

and just like that...

It was Easter.

The Easter bunny likes to fill the kids baskets with a lot of handmade items. (that she made and/or bought from other creative moms & dads.... er... bunnies.) She may hold the record for the most bought items on etsy.com ever. ...What?!

moving on.

the bunny had eggs all over the house too! Filled with "Giraffe house money" (and other goodies)...As Ashton calls it. -Any one want to take a guess at what the giraffe house is? *wink*

It's not the best picture, but the adorable wooden turtle in Ashton's hand is from imagination kids!

Ah, peeps. Now on a stick. What more could one ask for? It's like a kabob. but it's not. it's marshmallows. So I guess it's more like a smore. No. Maybe not. er... *Ques awkward silence*

Hey look! She loved it!

Ashton had been eyeing these puppies at the "giraffe house" for weeks.

I'm still laughing at this picture. I can't help it.

I love all the little treasures one can hide in a small egg.

Chocolate bunnies are an Easter staple.

Ashton's sailboat (next to Josie) is made by willobaus

Josie's Easter bunny made by Raelyn Designs

Josie's first successful bubbles! and I got the picture!

She couldn't believe it.

Ashton's apron made by Cathi's Kreations.

Josie's was made by Saffron Kids.

Upcycled Baby Farm Animal notebook (near Josie's foot) by thishandmadelife.

The kids have been making good use of their new art supplies.

After church, we went over to moo's for more baskets, goodies and egg hunting.

The egg hunters!

It's funny to see cousins play together.

My beautiful niece Amber and her daughter Jenna

With my sister Joanne. :)

Ashton is such a lover. He loves hugs and kisses. Talking about family. Everything has a home including french fries. I feel blessed he is so loving and family oriented.

Feeling so happy we had so much family to share easter with this year.

P.s. The dessert was delicious. I love carrot cake!

(Ashton & Josie swiped some frosting before my peter cottontail cake was even cut.)

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Back to Earth day. April 22nd 2011.

Is it weird that I give gifts on earth day?

I want to teach our kids to love the earth that God has given us. From every grain of sand to every bit of the cold soil. This world is our home. and I hope they always see and appreciate every last bit.

Ashton planting his seeds.

I love the smell of soil.

We also made our traditional Earth Day - Earth Worm cake!

Happy Belated Earth day!

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The kids received their easter goodies from the Florida grand parents last week.

I laid everything out for the kids while they napped.

They were so excited when they saw the surprises waiting for them in the living room!

After Ashton had found the money, he put on his boots and said he was heading to the giraffe house.

He was in love with his new pajamas.

Josie couldn't stop staring at the happy icecream cones. She was in awe.

Grandma Kelly bought a dream catcher for Ashton to help with his more recent bad dreams. He loved the idea.

Thank you again guys!
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Dying Easter Eggs. -Pretty self explanatory, right?

My cool dudes.

I think I love this tradition more then frosting and sugar cookies. It's my favorite.

I love eggs. I can't wait to have chickens one day.

We had a practice egg hunt with Ashton after they were all finished.

sick of egg hunt pictures yet? :)

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The kids and I tried a couple new recipes from our Mudworks book.

Cornmeal dough.

It was fun. Grainy. and very messy.

I do NOT recommend cornmeal dough. *wink*

Our daughter wears the craziest things. Who is this girls stylist?

We also tried Glue Dough.

This was another favorite of ours. He made lots of glue dough pizzas with Josie's kitchen set.

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We stopped in to see great great grandma last week and saw cousin Mikey there! (He is our Maine cousin.)

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The kids have been going through a picnic phase lately. Every day. Rain or shine. Inside or out. We have a picnic lunch.