Bunny Horror

I am so not a competitive person. Actually I hate competition. I hate hysteria. I would much rather run away from those types of situations then compete for something...that quite honestly I don't need or want. Sometimes when things are "free" it really does bring out the ugly in some people. I heard about an Easter egg hunt at a local farm, and feeling like I wanted to positively contribute to my kid’s lives...happy memories...I took them. If I would have known what was in store, I would have maybe thought longer and harder about it. So we arrived and there were so many cars parked everywhere. I should have known. I should have run. But, I didn't. There were tons of kids lined up across what looked like a racer's starting line. No, not just kids, but moms/dads/gramps/grannies/uncle bobs/auntie sallies...there were so many people. So my kids and I politely lined up behind a few groups of people. Then at noon, they let everyone lose. So all these people are in front of us, and they are going for it. They are grabbing for these plastic eggs, pushing toddlers, elbowing, it was quite startling. Not only kids were reaching for the eggs, but adults. I heard a dad bragging about how his two kids were able to get 72 eggs. OH, and by the way when I heard about the egg hunt, silly me, I didn't bring anything for my poor children to put their eggs in so we were given a plastic bag. No they didn’t have a pretty basket or anything; they had a ghetto plastic grocery bag. The girls and I were just walking around with our mouths open as people fought over plastic eggs. Luckily they were able to pick up a few eggs each. I mean it was cahhhraaazy! After the hunt, we waited in a very long line to meet the Easter bunny. Naturally my kids froze and started crying so I threw my camera at some lady who snapped a photo of us. It is fitting because it looks like he is going to kill us. Silly me, for thinking an egg hunt would be nice and peaceful with butterflies, sunshine, and happiness!

 

The girls were thankful for their eggs, and were content with the lollipops and super cool sunglasses they were given. And really, after all was said and done...we had fun. It was just kind of frightening.

Love,

Mon

Peace

Jade's favorite place.

Love,

Mon

doodling.

My mom is great. She sends us packages that are so thoughtful, and sweet. Each item is put into that package with love and it shows!! She sent Hazel a super cool book awhile back. I had been keeping it hidden because it was so cool, and I didn't want scribbles to destroy it. It isn't like a normal coloring book, it is a well thought out coloring book. I really love it.  It's pages go through the seasons, and it seems to actually encourage kids to use their imagination. It is what Hazel does each day while Jade is napping. She loves it so much! I snapped some photos, because that is what I do, and I thought I would share.

This one is my favorite, it says, "This girl's best friend has moved away. Draw her some friends"

As you can see, our refrigerator cannot handle any more art. Hazel is super stoked each time she draws something, that she puts it on the fridge!

Love,

Mon

Afternoon Activities

Filling the wagon with pebbles and sticks from the yard.

Dragging the wagon up the hill.

Climbing on logs.

Gazing upon newly sprouted flowers on the dogwood tree out back.

The joys of being a kid

 <3

Love,

Mon

Little Gymnast

Hazel asked for us to just drop her off, and then leave. She said no photos. Of course, I could not comply. Lucky for her no photos were allowed during the class, but I did get to snap a few shots of her after class....very quickly! 

Love,

Mon

Wild Flowers

One of the most lovely signals that Spring is here!

Love,

Mon

Sunshine for the Soul

First day of Spring spent outside enjoying the backyard and the joy of two new rubber balls. Red for Hazel, and Teal for Jade! Oh the simple joys of life.

Love,

MON

Glorious rays of sunshine

Excuse me but I am new to the whole seasons concept. Coming from the land of perpetual sunshine, I never knew how the early days of spring could make you feel so alive...so new...and so hopeful!

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Love,

Mon

Jadey's Doctor Visit.

Jadey had her 2 year checkup yesterday. I took pictures...why? Well, because I'm a total freak.  I just had to snap a photo with that super cute tiny gown...I mean...OMG. So cute!  The checkup went well!  Jade is now 23 lbs, in the 5-10th percentile for weight, and in the 50th percentile for height.  Doesn't she look so sad getting her head measured....poor baby!

Love,

MON

Nice Days

The day was nice so we took our bikes, our bike trailer, some hoagies, drinks, and set out for Valley Forge.  After a nice bike ride, we settled down on the logs below and had a nice lunch.   Can we just say that we are SUPER stoked for spring, it's going to be awesome!

Love,

Mon