easter:)

another Easter has come and gone. And each one seems to get a tad less painful than the last;) Having kiddos sure makes the holiday's way more tolerable fun!!!:)

we try to keep the 'gift/candy-giving/purchasing' to a minimum. Jacob and I hope that the kids remember more about the things we did that day and surrounding the holidays...family and tradition and food and laughter...not so much the 'things' they got:) 

homer's basket: mickey mouse tshirt. sunglasses. one matchbox car. 2 eggs filled with yogurt covered raisins and organic fruit snacks and one big chocolate bunny - that has yet to be opened;)

theo's basket: a pretty jumper. her first Easter book. bumble bee baby shoes. 2 eggs filled with yogurt covered raisin and organic fruit snacks - that Homer ate;)

and jointly, we got them the movie Frozen...mostly cause I want to see what all the hype is about;)

i was actually surprised at how excited Homer was to see his basket and open things up. And he did such a great job participating in the hunt for eggs later that day! We didn't hide any at home for him - we opted to bath him instead;) - but I realize he'll be ready for some egg hunting at our place next year so the 'Easter Bunny' will prepare better next year;) It's so fun to see him beginning to understand and enjoy and light up over the little parts of each holiday:)

his current obsession: "lippppssssss". I noticed that he liked when I put a little of my lip gloss on him in the mornings before I left for work...and so we got him his own tube for Christmas and again for Easter. He doesn't really 'eat' it...but he does put an insane amount over much of his face and it's freaking hilarious;)

after our morning together...we always head to Jacob's mom's for an Easter breakfast. It's always fantastic:)

 and we're all pretty on board with naps after;)

 our boy, proud of his lined up jelly beans;)

later in the day - after naps had been had:) - we hosted my mom's family for dinner and a little egg hunt:) So lucky that the weather cooperated cause I think it's rained every day since:/

another holiday under our belts...our first as a family of 4:)

easter:)

another holiday has gone by. Another first for Homer:) Once again, I started off saying we were going to be completely minimal...not getting Homer anything...flash forward to me walking out of Target with a cart full of Easter Basket goodies and enough clothes to dress him for a week;) Kinda...

it wasn't as bad as it could have been but all these firsts are SO hard not to get excited about:):)

easter was a great day, spent with family...after I got done with work:/ But while I was at work I got to FaceTime with Jacob and Homer so that I could see him checking out his first Easter Basket:)

homer got some little wooden toys. Obviously, something Star Wars related. Some healthy snacks. A tomato plant...that he's yet to plant;). And some clothes and an adorable fedora...that he refuses to wear;)

we have gone to my sister, Courts, for Easter over the last few years. Jacob and I are hoping that by next year we'll be able to have a few of these holiday's at our new house! I think Courts will appreciate the break;)

i think every one BUT Homer wore his fedora that day;) We tried to keep it on him for a Family photo but that was short lived!:)

our aunt and uncle, Liz and Swade join us every year!:) I was just thinkinggggg we all need to get together WAY more than we do! They only live about 40 minutes away and we only see them a few times a year! Not acceptable;) Unfortunately, our cousin Jess, wasn't able to make it this year! Just like me, she works odd hours and weekends too...so it's hard to coordinate all our schedules. 
SO we're gonna have to figure out something before Thanksgiving:):)

new this year was a bit of yoga. Rowdy could probably teach a class at only 2 years old!! The girls got amazing form;)

homer hating on those amazing boots;)

no holiday would be complete without a Nerf war and some casualties;)

we got this group shot in ONE try!!!

oh wait...NO we didn't;)

i circled some of the more amazing faces in these 2 pictures;) Freaking cracks me up every time!!!!

oh man...That FACE!!!! - and a little creeper;) Too freaking cute:):) Can anyone really blame Courts for having as many as possible?!?!?

and the entire Smith Clan below:) - see more photos over at Courts blog HERE:)

by the end of the day (4PM;) Jacob and I were exhausteddddd...and Homer was just getting started. These are the times I wonder how people have kids...I want to nap. He doesn't. How does THAT work??;)

i love love love his festive Easter tshirt;) Killer bunny style!:)

another great day with family! We always look forward to the next:):) We're all hoping that Wisconsin brings us some nicer weather by the next Holiday so we can spend it outside! 
We just celebrated a few birthday's for my nephews and I had bought 2 of them new bikes. Life has been hell for my sisters, to say the least. They want to ride those bikes and I think it's snowed every day since;) Oops;)

hope you all had an amazing Easter and are hanging in there...better weather is yet to come:):)