Happy Easter

Happy Easter! We have had a whirlwind of a day! I worked like a mad woman doing the finishing touches on the kids' Easter outfits this morning... yes, this morning! You would think I might have it ready to go, but I think I bit off more than I could chew. And, Brandon was on call today, so I was alone for church and lunch. Needless to say, Sunday school did not happen.

This was definitely my last opportunity to dress Blake in a smocked john-john. Brandon is DONE with them! There is nothing wrong with them, but I have a husband who would appreciate more "manly" clothes on his son. I worked hard on it, so I was able to squeeze it in for one last holiday. But isn't he sweet with his little white sandals?
He was mesmorized by the dandelions in the yard. We have always laughed at his squat to look at things down low. It doesn't look like it would be comfortable, but he does it every time.

My little man!

I thought this picture was funny looking, mainly because it does not look like him at all. But, his haircut made me laugh, so I posted it.

And this fireball... she behaved like a 2 year old today! She was sweet, but she wore everyone out. She wanted to be in constant motion and constantly eating candy. Then, she was definitely anti-nap today... which is never good for me when Brandon is on call. It makes for a long day! She tends to make my whole family (and anyone that meets her) laugh, so she made up for her moodiness by her funny little antics.

Gigi and her babies! The older "kids" sat outside by the pool while the babies took naps (or Kate watched cartoons on the couch), and it was HOT! But, we tried to put our feet in the pool, and it was shockingly cold. So, we just enjoyed the peace and quiet and put our feet in the pool every now and then.

Kate fell asleep on the way home from my parents' house, but that was it for her nap. So, we played outside as long as we could- but then we melted down. We just had a snuggle night, and she stayed close to me and read lots of books. I tried to put her down a little early, but she wasn't too keen on the idea. She stood at her door (remember the baby gate?) and screamed for a good 15 or 20 minutes, but then she went to sleep, so maybe she was just too tired for her own good. We are still good on the no-pacifier front, which is a blessing.

Now, for the GOOD NEWS!

It was nice to get them in bed and actually reflect on what today is really about. It is not about naptime, or how much time to myself that I get, or even having a husband present on a holiday... it is about the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the cross so that you and I can live at all! I am so thankful to be loved by a Savior willing to die so that my sins can be forgiven. And OH- how evident my sins are every day as a mother!