Easter in a Nutshell

I much prefer blogging in real time.  But, I can't ignore Easter, especially since this is the first year Abby joined in with all the fun.

Unfortunately, Ryan had to work on Easter so he missed all the festivities.  Don't worry, the girls had a cheering squad to root them on while they hunted their eggs.

Here Abby is just getting started.

Notice the Spring attire.  Easter was absolutely gorgeous.

She finds one in Grandma's rose garden.  Good eye, Abby!

Ella was off to a running start.  She had her eye on the prize.

Notice Ella's frilly socks ( I heart them) and her big-girl sandals.  She is SO proud of her new "Party Shoes".

This is my favorite photo of Easter.  I LOVE Abby's face; it is pure joy.  And I love her support crew tagging along behind her.

I see one!  Doesn't she look like such a big girl?

The Easter Bunny, Ella's New BFF

Ella has a new BFF.  It is the Easter Bunny of all people.   It all started a few weeks back when we attended our neighborhood Spring Party at Play Boutique.  Ella and I went on a little "Momma and Ella Date" since Ry was in town and Abby had an ear infection- status- check-up (all clear, phew).

Like most events, Ella had a death grip on my leg when we entered the play area.  I mean never going to let go grip.  Eventually she pried herself away to play on the BUZZ CAR.

My amazing photography skills.  Trust me, Ella is on the Buzz Car.

Eventually we gathered enough courage to visit the EASTER BUNNY.  Initially we peeked around the corner, worked up enough courage for a wave, mustered up strength to sit on the bunny's lap, and then gave the Bunny an enormous hug.  It was precious. 

Note to self, dress daughter in a fluffy dress for all future Easter Bunny visits.  We looked like the only rag a muffins. 

And  now since they are best friends Ella wants to invite the Easter Bunny to her birthday party.  She told me this while  cuddling before bed and followed it up with, "I so excited." 

Ummm... Anyone available to play Easter Bunny on May 20th?  

Happy Easter

Pre- Meltdown... Just Warming Up

"But, I want to do it MY way!"

Ok.  This might work. 

Where are the eggs? 

"More egg."

Ella, the egg-hunting professional 

The Cutest Rabbit Ever

Happy Easter

Happy Easter dear friends and family!

As you know, today was my first Easter. I had NO idea what was in store for me, but man, it was a great.
First, when I woke up Mommy was rushing around like crazy. She was a madwoman. I thought it might be because she was late for work and slept through her alarm, but then I remembered it was the weekend. She dressed me in a fancy schmancy dress and then Grandma and Grandpa came to take us to church. Man, we were up and out of the house by 7:20!


At church I did my best to entertain the parishioners. I flirted, smiled, sang, and babbled along. I did the best I could for an hour and twenty minutes. Then we went out for breakfast.



I went home to play with my Easter Basket. Mommy took about 1,976 pictures. I was cooperative for, oh, about 8 of them and then I wanted to climb the stairs. After my nap I went to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They made me homemade pasta and I had an Easter Egg hunt. Inside the eggs where Cheerios, my favorite!

Overall, it was a great Easter.

1,976,456 Smooches,
Ella