Our Easter

We had a BUSY and WONDERFUL Easter Sunday. It started bright and early when my alarm went off at 5:50 AM. Yep, it wasn't an accident. It was meant to go off when the chicken's crow (or probably before) so that I could get myself ready for 8 o'clock Mass before the little ones decided to wake up. Brooks woke up a little before 7 and was super excited to see what the "Ether" Bunny left him. Burkley on the other hand decided to sleep ALL NIGHT LONG in her bed (she typically wakes up around 3 or 3:30 and gets in bed with us...just like I did when I was little) and I had to open the bedroom door and pretty much wake her up around 7:20 or so. She too was excited to see what presents the bunny left for her, but she didn't get much time to look because I needed to get her dressed for church!

Church was GREAT. I'm so glad we were able to get everyone ready and out the door on time. I really miss going every Sunday, but it's just so hard to make it to 8 o'clock Mass. I know, that shouldn't be an excuse! B&B were really good during Mass and I LOVED watching them watch me sing some of my favorites! As we were kneeling during Communion, B&B both had their little hands folded and were "praying" and Burkley let out an AMEN! It wasn't her typical LOUD Amen, but it was loud enough for people around us to hear her. It was the most precious thing ever (they both say AMEN as loud as they can after they say the blessing each night). After church, we drove thru the local donut shop and grabbed a few donut holes, then it was back to our house for a few hours.
My father in law gives up Mexican food for Lent each year (has for years...have no clue how he does it. I for sure would die) so it's a family tradition that we eat our Easter lunch at Papasitos! Nothing beats great fajitas and good ritas!!! In case you can't tell in the pictures above, Brooks fell in LOVE with the green sauce! And don't you LOVE the DIVA'S lips?!?!?!?
After lunch, we headed to Nana and PaPa's house for an egg hunt!

And we walked back to MiMi's and did a little egg hunting. B&B both saw the yellow duck Peeps and had to have one...but they weren't huge fans of them!

We took a break from egg hunting to pose for a few family photos. I'm tickled because I don't know when the last time we had a family picture taken...and everyone was somewhat happy/smiling! I'm pretty impressed and excited about how they turned out!

After hunting eggs at Nana and PaPa's, it was time to head on over to Nea and Poppy's house to do a little egg hunting and fellow shipping! I LOVED watching how excited the kids got while hunting eggs...it's just precious!

We also had a little family photo shoot with my family and then we rode down to visit with Pop and Peggy for a bit. The kids were wound up and really put on a show for Pop in the short amount of time we were there! I'm sure it made his day!

And what's Easter without a YUMMY ice cream cone?!?!?!? Can you tell who LOVED it and who didn't want to sit still long enough to try one! Oh, and yes, that would be my daughter wearing a Pull Up that is obviously waaaaaay to big for her...but she had to wear it.

No, this picture isn't from Christmas, it's from Easter. And I just realized that I forgot to snap a picture of the goodies from aunts/uncles/cousins (sorry).

It was a very busy Easter afternoon, but it was also very relaxing. Nothing beats spending time with your family. Thanks again to everyone for spoiling our little bunnies!!!

Easter 2011...Part 1

We had an AWESOME Easter weekend! Here's a few pictures of my little bunnies before church Sunday morning. More pictures to come...I took a ton!!!

Sale Pending Sign

If you're my "friend" on Facebook, then you have already seen this picture! Obviously, I knew it was coming, but when Eileen (our realtor) stopped by yesterday to pick up a paper she needed and stuck this little sign in the yard, I had another little meltdown!

Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled to pieces that someone made an outstanding offer on our home, but deep down, I'm also really sad. It's our FIRST home that our dad's helped us build. I spent numerous hours picking out every single thing in our home...I wanted it just perfect. This is our babies first home (that they will probably never remember and that makes me sad). We've made great friends with our neighbors and will miss them terribly...B&B love their older kiddos. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. I'm also a little overwhelmed about packing, but I know it will get done. My mother in law has helped me several days pack up a few boxes while my mom has watched the kiddos and that has helped big time. Yesterday, Cory and I got up in the attic and moved almost everything down, sifted through tubs, threw out junk, and organized. The only "stuff" left up there is our Christmas decorations and all the baby gear!Anyway, that's the latest on what we've been up to. If I seem to be MIA, you'll know why!!!

Wordless Wednesday (with just a few words)

Um, yeah! I've been doing a little sifting through and getting rid of things in my closet that are a few "seasons" old. Looks like there will be a garage sale in the near future...well, after May 31st. More on that later...I'm off to do a little more cleaning out!!!

Visiting the Easter Bunny 2011

We visited the Easter Bunny on Friday. B&B talked all morning about the bunny and were so excited, until it was time to actually sit on his lap. I don't blame them, it's one weird looking bunny (Cory's not a huge fan of him at all and hasn't been the 3 years B&B have sat on his lap).

Waiting in line and "egg"cited to see the bunny!

Someone spotted the bunny and wouldn't take his eyes off him!

I love Brooks' face! As soon as it was our turn, he told me that he didn't want to see the bunny! And Burkley did fine for about half a second, but I kept asking the bunny to move his hand so that he cute little bunny shirt (that I made her) would show!

These are the pictures from my camera. I'm not thrilled with the one that I purchased (for $21) because it's not centered and the color is off. Mine aren't necessarily "centered" either because I was standing to the side, but they are better than the "professional" ones (the lady in front of us complained big time because her pictures were waaaaaaaaay off centered and she spent more money than I did).

After they jumped off the bunny's lap, they got to pick out a prize. Brooks picked the bunny face and Burkley picked the lamb and they are still playing with them. Overall, visiting the Easter Bunny wasn't too horrible and we were able to get pictures and that's all that matters!

So Big and So Sweet

How is it possible for these two to be this big? Thursday was picture day at school, so we "dressed up" a little, and I snapped a few pictures of them before loading up (you know, just in case the school pictures don't turn out...just like the Christmas pictures taken there)!

They are getting so BIG, are so SMART, and are so SWEET!!! I just love them to pieces and I still thank God for giving me B&B every single day!!!

Open for Business

I FINALLY have my "business blog" up and open for business!

I still have some work to do, as far as uploading more examples of fonts/designs, thread choices, fabrics, but what's posted so far are some of my most recent creations! If you would like to place an order, please email me at hscott724@comcast.net and we can discuss specifics. I have been swamped with orders the past 2 weeks just from some of my sweet blog followers, family members, and friends...thank you so much for your support and your business. I'm super excited about this new little business of mine!! Be sure to stop by Oh Sew Cute Boutique and become a follower...if you think the Bunny Font Alpha is cute, just wait until you see the Thanksgiving and Christmas Designs I have!!!

XOXO!

Cool Riders

I know two little ones that LOVE to "drive" their PaPa's Corvettes!!!

They get in, push all the buttons, and honk the horn like crazy.

Maybe, just maybe one day PaPa will let them drive his Corvettes. Or at least take them for a ride around the block (hint, hint)!!!!!!!!

Sorry for the poor picture quality...I snapped them with my phone.

Portrait Party

A few weeks ago, my friend Tarah hosted a Portrait Party at her house. It was super neat. A local photographer, Layla Wolken, came in, set up, and took pictures of all the kiddos that were invited with no sitting fee! B&B were so not into taking their pictures on this day. They were more interested in playing with Luke, Hudson, Jacob, and Justin. It's a wonder Layla was able to get ONE shot of them. Here's the BEST shot of them together!

I just love it. I love how it truly shows their size difference!!

Random Pictures

B&B wore BIG boy undies and BIG girl panties for about 45 minutes the other night before it was time for their bath. I just wanted to see how it was going to go...since I'm wanting to do the 3 day potty training challenge really soon. They did GREAT. I let them play for a bit and then we took a break to potty...no accidents at all. Until...I turned on the water to draw their bath. Ha ha ha! They tt'ed within seconds and it was so funny (to me at least because I knew they couldn't help it). They didn't really think it was funny!

Here's a few pictures of them in their undies/panties!

Don't these pictures just make you want to kiss on their little booties?!?!?

And on Saturday, we were able to finally go visit Pop. Between him being in and out of the hospital and B&B sick on and off for the past few months, it's been hard to get by to visit. Burkley was pointing out every single moo moo cow to Pop in one of his cattle magazines! They were putting on a pretty big show for him, so I'm quite sure he was worn out from watching them.

And I've been a busy little bee making bunny shirt after bunny shirt this week and I'm LOVING it!!!

I also created this "Baseball Mom" shirt for my sister in law. I think they are going to be a HUGE hit. I also have a few other sports designs that I'm working on...so hold on tight!

Have a great one, I'm off to sew!