The big 6

My firstborn is 6.   We tried to keep him 5, but it didn't work.   Tim told him we were going to put a pill in his drink the night before his birthday to keep him from growing up.   He was nervous that could actually happen.   It was super cute.   But despite our best efforts, he is another year older.  

 

He woke up to a balloon bath.

 

Daddy gave him waffles and ice cream for breakfast.

 

Presents before school.

  For another insight to this kid's brain . . .   He wanted a "Presidents" theme for his birthday.   I asked him if he was sure he didn't want super heroes or ninja turtles or something a little more 6 year old boy, but he was positive that this is what he wanted.   So we went with it, and he loved every minute.  

 

This little boy has completely stolen my heart.

 

He is kind and generous and an all around joy to be around.

 

His teacher has told me on many occasions that her perfect class would be full of Georges.

 

Our family would not be what it is without his life.

 

I love you, George, and I can't wait to watch all that God has in store for your special life.

 

You are one of a kind, and we are so blessed that you have been given to us.

 

My first born.

 

The one who made me a mom.

 

You are an incredible delight.

 

Easter Day

Our Easter day began with a photo shoot.   And it did not go well.  

 

I bought the kids these adorable matching outfits, so I really wanted a good picture in them before we got all dirty.

 

Obviously, it wasn't happening.

 

So off we went to church.

 

After church we had lunch at the barn with the family who owns the property.

 

My family came over to celebrate with us.

 

 

And we got a good picture of the kids.

 

So all was well for me.

 

After we ate lunch we planned to meet some friends out at the beach for sunset.

 

We ended up missing them, but still had a great time with the kids playing on the beach.

 

They had a second Easter egg hunt while we were there.

 

 

It was a wonderful way to end Resurrection Sunday.

 

So thankful for all the resurrection means to me.

 

A look back - Easter

Life just never slows down.   So much has happened in the last two months.   I barely know where to start.   I think I am just going to chronologically recap when I get the chance.   I think the first major event since I took a little unplanned hiatus from blogging was Easter.   We were still living at the barn at the time (yes, we have moved which is another post for another day), and the home owners had a large Easter egg hunt on the Saturday before Easter.   I will let the pictures speak for themselves.  

  This was no ordinary Easter egg hunt.   It was complete with an egg toss, horse ride, and baby chicks in the barn.   To say the kids had a blast would be an understatement.   And now since I put so many pictures, I will have to do Easter day in a separate post.