Birthdays + Easter = Lots and Lots of Fun!

First I have to give a "shout out" to my sister, Amy, for always being so good at taking pictures of everyone for me...needless to say, my hands are a little full and the camera is the thing that gets left on the counter. I really feel bad about it, but Amy comes to the rescue with the cutest pics for me to add to my albums...So, Thank You, Amy!!! (Check out the birthday and Easter pictures on her blog...link is on the right!)

We decided to celebrate our babes birthdays a week early on the Eve of Easter, because we thought it would be easier for everyone else to not have to drive and devote yet another weekend to us ;) Well, it all worked out fine, but I think next year I may wait and do it after their birthday so that we can enjoy one thing at a time! I think I am still on a sugar rush...and I know my boys are ;)

We went with "Dump Trucks" as our theme and had a ball! We made two cakes, Amy made cookies and pops, had fun balloons, and even had some construction projects to do! I can laugh now as I look back at the "projects" but at the time, I was a little stressed out! We always go to Lowe's Grow and Build workshops and enjoy building really cool things, so I had this brillant idea of doing our own "workshop." I bought some kid kits that Lowes sells, gathered a few small hammers, set up a table, and off we went to "build" our kits...not that easy...I pretty much think that the only true builders ended up being the adults...so, I was stuck building when I should have been finishing up dinner...kids were bored and wanted to play...babes were playing in a make-shift sandbox out of my eyesight having a blast and making a huge mess...dinner went well, just a little later then I had planned...did cake and ice cream and presents...our boys were spoiled with love from all. It was a great night that went way too fast. I always wish for everyone to stay so that I can visit with them, but as I am finishing up, everyone starts packing up to leave :( Until next time!

Easter was a blast and we were all spoiled by the bunny once again! It is a super fun holiday, and we all love watching all the kids hunt and search for their eggs, get some cool gifts, and chow on candy! It was also a great day for a BBQ! Brings the smell of summer to the house!

I will be posting pictures soon!~ Just need to get a little more organize and a few extra free minutes! Hope you all had a great holiday weekend, too!