Happy Easter!!!

The week started with Connor turning the big 3 months!  There isn't a day that goes by that Clint and I don't comment on what a good baby he his, how blessed we are with such a laid back dude etc etc.  He truly is a joy and Maci adores him. . . we think the feeling may be mutual as he is starting to smile at her a lot :)  We are blessed!

 

The week continued with all of us getting use to our new routine between 2 kids at daycare and 2 parents at work.  On Tuesday the carpet was laid and our basement family room was finally put back together.  If it wasn't for a nicer grade carpet, you would never know the basement had gone through WWIII about 3 weeks ago.  Connor started to get some congestion thanks to the usual adjustment to daycare but hopefully he turns into Maci who has a solid immunity at this point! 

Mid Week Her Lost Christmas & Birthday Presents 

from Uncle Dustin & Aunt Tiffany Arrived!!

 Daycare Art Work

 Tie Dye

 Doll Fun

 Cutie Brother at Daycare

 Siblings Playing on a Week Day Morning

New Obsession = Wizard of Oz

Friday - One of Clint and my favorite days of the year. . . Good Friday!  Maci and Connor have daycare which we already pay for and Clint and I both have the day off work.  We took full advantage but moving fairly slow at getting the kiddos to school.  Thankfully we got Maci there just in time for her to have her french toast breakfast with her class.  Clint also got his fingerprint set up on the new system so very productive drop off.  We then enjoyed a bagel/coffee/diet coke in peace at the bagel shop.  We got home around 930a and went back to bed until 1130 - AHHHH I needed that!  We then got around and headed to Ridgedale Mall.  We did a little shopping for me (NOT kids) and enjoyed lunch at Bar Louie.  We ended our afternoon with pedicures before having to pack a swim bag and pick up the kiddos.  We had a fun evening too with 2nd week of swim lessons and pizza with the Cassems.  Maci is doing really well which makes me happy since she was a bit of a scaredy cat last year.  It helps having Natalie the fish in her class because peer pressure can do some amazing things :)  We had the Cassems to our house for pizza so they could see the finished basement.  Maci also introduced Natalie to the Wizard of Oz and Natalie was also mesmerized :)

Saturday - Easter Egg Hunt!!!  We skipped gym since the St Louis Park egg hunt was at 10a.  Our usual gym pals came to the egg hunt with us and we also ran into 2 neighborhood family friends - we love our hood!  Maci got to participate in the 3-5 year old grouping and while it was utter mayhem, she loved it and worked like a machine through the crowds - I was so proud, especially when she listened to many of my strategic suggestions!!  I think this may be my competitive kiddo :) HAHA

CHILL BABY :)

 She Loved the Easter Bunny & Said "See You Tomorrow"

 Eye on the Prize

 Strategizing 

 Post Hunt Pose

What a Beauty!

Once the hunt ended we were off to brunch followed by a lovely family early afternoon nap.  When Maci woke us up it was time to dye eggs - Yay!

Loved the Colors

 Dad Rocked the Glitter to Make Sparkle Eggs

Sunday - Happy Easter!  Maci was a great sleeper, we actually had to wake her up a little after 7a to ensure we had time to find baskets/eggs and get ready for mass/brunch.  Maci was so excited to check for what the bunny brought - have I mentioned how fun holidays are with kiddos?!

Maci's Loot

 Connor's Loot

Getting Ready to Check the Family Room

Chick Jammies

 Connor in his Easter Bunny PJs

Once we finished playing with toys and finding that silly bunny's hidden eggs, we got all dolled up for mass.  Connor was attempting to sleep through his sibling picture :)  Maci is a champ and just keeps posing!

 Umm he is sleeping momma

 Yup this shows their personalities :)

Finally we were all ready and I could force the obligatory family photo by the mantel :)

 Maci's Good Picture

 Everyone Else's Good Picture HA

After a crowded mass, we headed to Granite City for brunch which was super yummy.  We then spent the rest of the day chilling and enjoying one another.  We even watched Aladdin which was a bunny gift and I was shocked Clint had never seen it!!  I just got back from attempting to grocery shop - OOPs they are all closed tonight so guess that will be tomorrow night.  I should probably wrap up as one little lady needs to get going on bath and bed and a little man is quickly behind her.  We hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend and have a terrific week ahead!

My Mimosa - Treat for Having Maci Next to Me ;-)

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C