Easter Weekend

I know, it's Thursday and I'm barely posting about last weekend, but better late than never, right? We had SUCH a fun weekend with family and friends! Friday started the fun with a trip to the American West Heritage Center with my friend Celee and her cute daughter Rubee. They were hosting their annual Baby Animal Days and we thought that it would be a blast to take our little ones and let them see all the cute baby critters. We did have fun, although I think it will be more fun in a couple years, when the girls can fight for their turn with the animals. We did see all that we wanted to see, but we weren't really able to hold many of them. Afterwards, we went to lunch at Olive Garden (can't beat the soup and breadsticks!) and did some shopping. It was really fun to have Celee and Rubee with us. Thanks, guys! We'll have to do another play date soon!

Saturday was also way fun. As a tradition, all my siblings and their kids came over to my mom's house and we did a hunt for lunch. We hid sandwiches, carrots, chips, etc. all throughout the house and all the younger kids (and by younger kids, I mean everyone that doesn't have kids of their own) got to find it. Then we had a "picnic" inside on a blanket, since the weather wasn't really stable. After lunch we hurried and did an Easter egg hunt before the rain started. We had some great prizes (you're always so creastive, Darc!) and everyone had lots of fun! That night, Chandler, Mike and I decided to try our hand at dying some hard boiled eggs. It was quite an adventure with a handsy one year old, but we made it and managed to make some cute ones. My faves were the ones that Chandler colored on with the clear crayon. So sweet! We also made sure that we set out Chand's basket for the Easter Bunny before we went to bed.

Sunday was great! We got up a little early (I made a HUGE effort to get to church on time, but to no avail) to make time for to see what treats the Easter Bunny brought, and he spoiled Chandler rotten! A dress, some shoes, which by the way were the first thing she noticed (that's my girl!), a doll for the bathtub, a cute hooded towel, some bubble bath, a rubber duck and LOTS of sweet treats were all left for her. I hope she'll share the chocolate with me! She looked adorable in her new dress and shoes for church, although I didn't get any pictures of it (like I said, I was LATE!). The whole fam came over for dinner and we had some great food and even better company, as usual. Chandler had a fun bath that night with all her new gear. She DIGS the doll and the bubble bath! She was washing the baby with the little soap that it came with and insisted on sleeping with it that night. She's such sweetheart and I love her so much! Holidays always seem funner with a little one around.


Sorry for such a long post, but it was such a packed and fun-filled weekend that I had to share. I hope you all had as much fun as we did!

P.S. SPRING....WE NEED YOU!! Come on SUNSHINE!!