Happy Easter

Its April in Michigan and its snowing. Lucky for us, Easter was Sunday :) This year was the first time EVER that Rob and I spent Easter together in Michigan. Crazy right?? We spent Saturday and Sunday in West Michigan and got to enjoy lots of sunshine. The kids got to play in the sand in Grand Haven, get ice cream and enjoy the "hot pool" at Nana and Papas. Maggie and I spent some special time together in church on Sunday before a super fun Easter egg hunt. There is something about babies in sweet spring clothes and new green grass that makes me want to jump for joy. Although the sugar buzz wore off around 6pm and they both cried for 2 hours straight, I'd call the weekend a success :)

 Checking for Easter eggs

 Get these kids some sunglasses!

 Found one!

 Is there CANDY in here?

 Yes Mam, I believe there is

Easter group photo

St Patricks Day

 Miss Ellie

 Trying to make baby Kate laugh (or just poking her with a feather)

 So glad to have the Jamiesons in Michigan!!

Charlie loved the parade :)

Maggie's 4th Birthday

Maggie turned 4 on March 2nd, hard to believe, I know! She had a really fun weekend including cupcakes and a surprise visit from Aunts Claire and Bridget at school and a Hawaiian themed party with family on Saturday. She was the perfect Hawaiian princess thanks to "Auntie" Sally and Caroline who sent goodies all the way from the Aloha State. Charlie even joined in the fun with his authentic Hawaiian threads. Maggie continues to thrill us everyday with her humor, creativity and imagination. Her teachers report her as a very social little girl and she loves spending time with her friends at school and her cousins. She loves playing at the park, singing songs, playing dress up and creating imaginary scenarios to act out (all.day.long). She is still very strong willed though is really starting to be a great help around the house and with Charlie. Her favorite colors are pink and purple and she loves sweets of all kinds and seafood (she chose Red Lobster for her birthday dinner) :)

 cupcakes at school

 doing the hula in her new dress from Caroline

 Maggies "Hawaiian" menu

 watch out for this guy!

Happy 4th Birthday?

February Fun

Happy Valentines Day!

Sew much fun!

I am learning to sew! Just one of the many benefits of living so close to my Mom and Brendan and Jess. Its only been a few weeks so bear with my amateur work, but here are my first attempts!

 Trying to find a way to use my left over material.  Little dress and headband for Maggie.

 First dress.  Thanks to Jess for the lesson on "smocking"

 Cute idea on pinterest using Rob's old shirt :)

Modeling the new dress

Photo Friday

 Cheese!

Blue crayons are especially good for dinner :)