Happy Easter!!

We had such a wonderful, relaxing Easter Weekend! Which is exactly how I would want to officially kick off my maternity leave. And it was such a treat to find out that Nick had an unexpected Sunday off!
I was so excited to kickoff the weekend with dying eggs... But apparently I was alone in this. Who's child is this that doesn't want to dye eggs with his Mommy??

I was also able to complete and send out Thank You's to all the guests that attended our shower last weekend. I was so grateful to send our love and appreciation to all those that showered our little girl with so much love.

On Saturday we headed on over to North Hills for their annual Easter Extravaganza! Shane had so many eggs in his basket that as he ran around hunting for more the ones he had already collected kept bouncing out of his basket. It was too funny! 

 After the egg hunt the kids gather around in smaller groups and take part in learning about how God making the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus dying for our sins and rising again!!

Uncle Kevin and Chrissy stopped by after they came back from Tamales Bay and showed us some of the clams they got... Gross!

While Shane as out and about at his BFF's house (next door) I had a mini brain storm session and decided to fill his larger eggs with Mommy love coupons for his egg hunt the next morning. I can admit that I get caught up in the hustle and bustle of keeping house that it is hard for me to break away and live in the moment with my big guy.

The Easter Bunny made his awaited arrival... But Shane was in no hurry to wake up! In fact I fell back asleep waiting for Shane to roll out of bed and when I awoke he had already found all the eggs hidden about the house and was making his self at home with his new goodies. 

We went outside later on that morning for another hunt, but this time in the rain!!

Which shortly after the hunt turned into quite the hail storm! The trampoline makes an excellent catch all and was soon completely white and FILLED with hail. How fun!!

Shane found a use for his new "Easter suction cup toothbrush." How clever that one.

A friendly little competition while I cook dinner, which consisted of roasted asparagus, scalloped potatoes (with ham) and NY steaks.

While we let our tummies rest from our meal I decided to tackle the tissue pom poms I have been planning on putting up in the nursery. 

And since "National Pie (3.14) Day" I have been dreaming of a slice of pie so this Holiday weekend seemed like an ideal time to nip that little craving in the bud!

From our family to yours, we hope you all are surrounded by love. He has Risen!!