Easter

On Friday, we started our Easter festivities by painting eggs.  I actually had some eggs from an antique store that I bought years ago, but no longer wanted to use as decoration in the kitchen, so I thought it would be perfect to let the kids paint those.  And now, I can pull them out each Easter!

I love how much she concentrates!

Jackson usually loves painting, but he wasn't really feeling it when we did the eggs.

One of Sarah's finished masterpieces!

Bryan was on call for the fourth Easter in a row, so we celebrated on Saturday.  (We can't wait until residency is over!!)  The kiddos loved their Easter buckets!

I don't know why she's making this face, but it cracks me up!

She's wanted a headlight for a long time to play doctor with, so she was really excited!

Jackson loved opening each egg and eating all of the candy inside as quickly as he could!

I love this sweet picture of Papa Bear helping Jack.  He's such a great Dad!

I love how they share!  Sarah was so sweet and let Jackson find and collect most of the eggs.

Love!

 

On Sunday morning, we read the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus.  We're so lucky that our kids love reading the Bible on any given day, but we make sure to all read it together on Easter.

Jack came down with a little cold on Sunday, so while he was taking a much needed nap, Sarah and I made our annual resurrection rolls.

Once they've baked, the marshmallow--like Jesus--is gone.

I just love his after nap time hair!

 

He is not here, for He is risen as He said.

Matthew 28:6

A Party and a Date

A couple of weekends ago, Sarah got invited to a birthday party.  One of her dolls was also invited.  Sarah chose to take her favorite doll, Chevrolet.  They were both very excited!

On the way to the party, I looked in the backseat to find Chevy buckled up.  Sarah used to do this all the time with her dolls and stuffed animals when she was younger, so it was so sweet to see it again!

While she was at the party, Daddy and I took Jackson to Lowe's, (or "Wowe's"), as J calls it and out to dinner.  It was fun to be able to have a special little date with just Jack.  And Jack loved it because he and Daddy both wore hats and we rode in Daddy's "big truck!"

When we picked Sarah up, she told us how much fun she had!  She cooked a few different things at the party--including a little tart just for Chevy.

Bluebonnets

Last Friday, I took the kids on our annual trip to take pictures in the bluebonnets.   

 

Even though he's not looking at the camera, I just love Jackson's little face in this picture!

 

 

Love!!

 

Jackson loved running through the open field.  He would touch the "boobonnets" then laugh because they "tickle"!

 

I can't get enough of them holding hands.

 

Later Friday afternoon, Sarah brought me this picture.  I just adore it, and I can't wait to frame it!

Cupcakes

On Thursday after nap time, I took the kids to a cupcake shop.  We had never been before, but I have a feeling we'll visit from now on! 

The kids were really excited!  On the way there, Sarah kept saying that she wanted a chocolate one, and Jackson kept saying that he wanted one with "siples" which means sprinkles.  Luckily, the shop had exactly what the kids wanted!  I also took a chocolate peanut butter one home for Daddy!

Notice how sweet and lady-like Sarah is eating her cupcake.

Now, notice how Jackson decides that going in face first is the best approach!!

This picture just cracks me up!

Blue eyes + chocolate face = every girl's dream

Barnes and Noble Date

Last Saturday, Bryan picked up an extra 12 hour shift at the hospital, so I took the kids to Barnes and Noble because it was rainy outside.  While there, we ate breakfast at Starbucks--and by breakfast, I mean dessert.  Sarah had tiramisu and Jackson had a huge chocolate chip cookie!

 

After our healthy meal, we went upstairs to read. 

Then, we all played with the train table.  It's Jack's favorite thing to do there besides reading!

Aren't they so sweet playing together?!  I warms my heart.

 

I almost always have my rear view mirror directed towards the back sea,t (instead of out the back window like it's supposed to be!), so I can talk to the kiddos.  When I looked in the mirror, this is what I saw.  I just love when they hold hands!!

Before heading home, we stopped at the library--for even more books!  While there, Sarah snapped this shot of Jackson and Mommy walking in our rain boots!  Love!