Hoppy Easter

Because I'm lazy, I am combining over a week's worth of Easter activities in one post. Easter festivities started the Sunday before Easter at the John's Creek Easter Egg Hunt. The paper said that pre-hunt activities started at 12:30, and the hunt started at 1:30 sharp. We arrived shortly after 12:30 and the park was zoo. The line was a mile long to see the Easter bunny, the "make a bunny mask" station was out of supplies, and we barely got two strands of Easter necklace beads. E is too small to go in the bouncy house, so we sat around for an hour for the hunt to start. The park was nicely divided out by age group so the toddlers didn't have to fight with 5 year olds over eggs. The organizers let everyone on the soccer field about 5-10 minutes before the start. Mass chaos ensued. The toddlers wouldn't stand still. At 1:30 sharp (they weren't messing around), the horn went off and 30 seconds later the hunt was over! 30 seconds. Not kidding. Evan ended up with 8 eggs, and only because mom and dad helped put them in his basket!

On Tuesday night we colored eggs. Evan LOVED it. I boiled a dozen eggs, and when we were finished with the 12 he cried because he wanted to do more.

Evan found his Easter basket without much trouble. (I had it on top of the ottoman in the family room.) He knew right away it was for him and he dug right in :-)

After church we took a family photo on the front porch. (We took one last Easter as well, a tradition, perhaps?)

We headed over to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Wendy's for Easter dinner (yum yum). Uncle Mike dressed as the Easter Bunny. Ariana and Evan were a little unsure of the bunny! We had such a great day (until Evan had a meltdown because he didn't want to leave even though he was UBER tired)!

Pretty picture of Ariana in her Easter dress

Family group shot!

16 Months

Another new month, another cold turned ear infection! We were referred this week to an ENT. Little Evie may be getting tubes :-(

Daylight savings and a new nap schedule at daycare has really screwed up Evan's bedtime schedule. Gone are the days of 6:30 to bed every night. Depending when he gets up from his nap at daycare, bedtime is now between 6:30-7:30. It's nice that Chad is able to see him for more than 10 minutes in the evenings.

Evan moves at warp speed! He is a little runner now, and especially likes to take walks in the park. We tried flying a kite last weekend. He was interested for about 3 minutes, and then decided he would rather run up and down a hill!

New Tricks:

• He is getting pretty good with the shape blocks. If we point to where they go he can get the blocks through the sorter.
• Evan is picking up on what the animals say. So far, he knows what the puppy says
• New sign: bird
• Getting very good with a fork and spoon.
• Gives kisses and hugs

Likes:

• Music and dancing
• Playing outside
• Birdwatching
• Playing ball with Palmer

My 35th

So 30 was nowhere near as traumatic as those that came before me made it out to be. So for 5 years I have been challenging 35 to bring it, and today it did. Don't feel older. Don't think I picked up any new greys today. Did not wake up with a sore back. Still not sure what all of the getting older fuss is about.

It was a great weekend. Miquel got a sitter and we went out on a 35 year old married couple with a 16 month old's version of barhopping (2 bars- both had great beer). Met some friends and had a great time. We hit the park today where Miquel snapped this picture- judging by my face you would think I am not at all happy that this day came- and it was the best smile of all the shots! Really, I am happy to be 35. Seriously. I mean it.

We shopped at Lowes where I purchased some items needed for my next big project- remodeling the bathroom. Miquel said I could get what I want for my birthday so I am posting a poll to solicit your feedback on what I should get. Your choices- a tile saw, covers for the chairs i built, supplies for finishing the bathroom, supplies for finishing the basement, or a wine rack. Put some thought into it and send me your feedback- thanks.

All in all a great weekend. Thanks to all of the facebook well wishers, Miquel and Evan for the drawing, cake and lovely singing.