Hello Spring!

No one wanted to smile for the camera... too busy playing!

This past week we had some weather in the 70's, and two days in the 80's!! It was fabulous... you really appreciate the warm weather days when you've had so many cold ones! We were so excited that the weather was warm enough for our new water table!

"Thank you Nonna!!"

My big girls... all of a sudden they are both looking so grown-up. Everyone always says, "Enjoy this time, it goes by so fast". I can say that is so true, and I am honestly enjoying every minute of it. (Even with sick babies..more on that later).

 Madison was interested in testing the water quality...

This is her "I'm not doing anything Mama" look...

Pretty girl was all about tasting that water. MMMmm.

Lulu let her imagination roll when she saw the pink tub and filled it with water. Once she figured out how to work the  spout, she would turn the water flow on and off. She told me "I'm making coffee." LOL. Guess our morning routines don't go unnoticed :)

This was right before the stomach bug swept through our house. Later that night Madison got sick, followed by Lindsay a couple of days later. After the girls were well, guess who got it: ME! Jarrett hasn't shown any signs yet.. so we are hoping he was spared! Is it wrong a little part of me enjoyed that the girls just wanted to snuggle? I feel horrible that they were sick, but Mama enjoyed babying and loving on them! Everyone is feeling better, and the girls are both chowing down to make up the days they weren't hungry. Hope you are enjoying your spring days!

Easter 2013

Happy Easter!! We had a wonderful first Easter in New Jersey filled with good friends, yummy food and happy girls! 

 This year we attempted to make Resurrection Cookies. We had fun making 2 batches, mostly because I didn't read the directions correctly... but, hey, she got to hear the Easter story twice!

"Sealing" the tomb with tape...

Here's what they were suppose to look like... Ours didn't turn out well, but were still tasty!

Spring has officially 'sprung' at our house! We discovered daffodils growing on the side of our house last week. We picked a cheerful bunch and set them on our table!

Pretty Daffodils

The Easter bunny brought the girls all sorts of fun things: books, bubbles and a little bit of candy :)

 The Easter Bunny left a trail of eggs to the girls' baskets...

Lindsay was so excited when she woke up and saw the eggs!

Still trying to figure out this Easter egg thing.

Madison discovering her basket

"Daddy!! A pink BALL"

Whoa! What's in there?

A Barbie "camera"... say "Cheeseburger"!

 After opening baskets, the girls and J feasted on Dunkin' Donuts...

Chocolate Glazed Donuts. Try them. A-MAZING!

Maddie got to sit at the "Big Girl" table with Sissy... she thought she was hot stuff!

 After their donuts we got ready for church. We are thrilled to finally find our new church home, Westerly Road Church. The girls couldn't wait to put on their matching dresses! Thanks, Nonna!

Lindsay, 3 yrs and Madison, 14 months

 After a beautiful service, we were invited to lunch by the Vickerman family! They are also California transplants and have a sweet daughter, Lila, who has become Lindsay's best friend. Dave is a music professor at The College of New Jersey, and Kristy is a former teacher and amazing hostess!

Our little Ladies!!

Egg Hunting

Madison really got into hunting eggs, and although we didn't let her crawl through the mud after them, she did would pick them up and drop them in the basket with a little help from Daddy.

Rain Boots optional... it rained the day before and was a little muddy. Rain Boots with poufy dress = adorable.

Daddy and his Maddie girl.

We missed our family and the warm weather, but we are so grateful for our sweet friends and new church for making our first Easter in NJ a special one!