Hoppy Easter!

 We had the most wonderful Easter.  Auntie Rhonda came in to share the holiday and join in celebration after celebration!   The pictures say it all:

The boys were making candy bracelets and told me they wanted me to send them to their cousins Luke and Brinn.  Wow- they really miss and love them . . . even more than sugar I guess!

Everyone attacked Daddy after a long day at work.  I love Anna trying to get in on the action.

The boys at our fav park (Camp Rivendale/Jenkins Estate) . . . above: you never know what one will dare the other

Tyler looking for alligatators

So cute of Auntie Rhonda and Annamarie

Saturday we headed to Uncle Bill's and Aunt Devon's for an Easter lunch and egg hunt.  Everytime we visit, the boys love checking out Uncle Bill's fishing boat but he had an even bigger surprise for Easter. . . he pulled out his rods and let the boys practice casting.  What a wonderful treat for them.  (Tyler:Green Carter:Blue)

Uncle Bill with Tyler



It really looks like Carter caught something- they were so excited.



Cousin Nick helping out Carter

The Aunts planned an egg hunt for the boys. . . The boys got the hang of it quick- anything for M&M's!

Finding even the trickiest eggs



Carter checking out his eggs



She really is an angel.

Aunt Joanne and her famous ears.

That night we had our first egg dying experience ever!  The boys went right to it.  Carter dying every egg blue, Tyler green (their favorite colors). . . It turned into quite the race- Tyler would quickly dunk, say "here Mama" and grab another egg just to have as many green as possible. Amazing enough- the shirts ended up clean and no dye was spilled!



Another Green One!

The Egg Dyers and Eggs

Easter morning it was all about baskets and another egg hunt.  Then off to Gigi and Popi's for a family gathering and yes, another hunt! 

Reading the note from the Easter Bunny

Carter loving his Easter Basket treats

Hunting

Easter at Gigi & Popi's:




(Tyler Green/Carter Blue)

 



Rhonda tried to get a nice picture with our boys.  It was a nice try.



I thought girls were not supposed to be climbers.  She is starting to worry me!  Found her standing on top of one the boys chairs the other day waving her arms laughing.  oh my.

 

The Egg Hunt was all about cousins helping cousins since their eggs were color coded. 

Carter points our Holden's egg



Lani points out Tyler's egg

Popi's assist

Anna adoring Gigi

Annamarie in her adorable new Easter hat from Rhonda & Ben.  She loves to wear it and look at herself in the mirror and laugh.

When I told the boys Auntie Rhonda was leaving, Tyler ran and grabbed her suitcase away from the door saying "No, I get her bags. Auntie Rhonda stay." Thank You Rhonda for deciding and flying up to spend Easter with us.




Not long after Easter came Popi's Birthday.  Cheers to another year dad!  We love you so.

 

Do I Say That . . . ?

Tyler had two quotes today that made me laugh. . . and it makes you think about what you actually say!

"Stinker Dinker come on down! Hey, Stinker Dinker!"  - to Anna who was crawling upstairs

"Mama. special treat please" (after getting into his carseat)
"No, you don't get a special treat after not obeying Mama"
he laughs saying. . .
"We'll see about that."

Spring is Off and Running!

Thank goodness for some nice days lately!  It has been WONDERFUL getting these boys outside just to run and play. . . bur our March was a different story- full of indoor fun.

Travis' Birthday:  Uncle Zan and Aunt Janna and my parents were all here to celebrate.  First off is the most classic pic of the evening . . . followed by the sweetest pic.

Invite our boys to any birthday party, and watch your candles! (Carter in Blue-Tyler Green)

Gigi and Annamarie

Daddy and Daughter

Uncle Zan, Aunt Janna and Tyler



The Fam

The alligator at the Children's Museum was top request in March.   The boys asked to brush his teeth daily.  If only they brushed their own teeth this well.

Tyler Red/Carter Blue

We took the boys to the driving range for the first time one rainy afternoon. I know Travis had been waiting for this day. . . and I think he was pleasantly surprised that not only did they have decent swings but decent golf etiquette.

Carter in front- Tyler back




Carter

 

Always along for the ride

A Walk with Gigi and Popi:  The boys got some practice on their trikes and we got some nice fresh air and conversation.

The men and Tyler

Carter in front/Tyler being pushed by Gigi

The boys cannot WAIT to go fishing.  They do it off our couch with hangers.  But a fisherman at the park let them see his trout.  They were amazed.

Now for the warmer days:  We have been enjoying a different park a day.  The boys regularly act like pteranadons in swings and Anna just loves it.  We run trails, hunt for alligators, dinosaurs and bugs.  No matter what I tell them about dinos and alligators- Tyler is still determined that we will strike luck in some forest.

Tyler left/Carter right

Annamarie in the swing

The boys picked flowers for me one afternoon.  They were so incredibly sweet about it. (Carter blue/Tyler green)

My treasured collection of dandelions

Tyler playing in the sand at Pirate Park.  I know by how many laughs this shirt gets when they wear it, how badly they need a haircut.

Lastly my sweetheart.  I leave her for maybe a minute? as I am giving Tyler "a talk" and look what Carter has doneto her. . .  taken a pen to her head... there was no crying, in fact they were both happy as clams so I didn't even notice it instantly until Carter got a little too giddy and excited.  This pic is for you Anna- for proof down the road:

Wearing an old outfit of mine for the last time. . . it makes me smile... no, she makes me smile.