A Tisket A Tasket

Maybe it's time to let Ella in on a few little holiday secrets. She asked me this year if the Easter bunny was a person dressed up as a bunny that sneaks into people's houses or a real bunny trained to shop at the store. And bunnies don't lay eggs anyway.

Stop growing up and thinking logically; that is no fun, Ella.

This morning, a trail of plastic eggs led from the girls room, down the stairs, and straight to their baskets. We had to hurry and check out the goods so we could make it to church on time.

This Easter Sunday was brought to you by Disney's Tangled.

I can't keep from kissing this little Easter chick's cheeks.

Blessed Baby

This month has been a whirlwind of company and fun times. With my mom and my dad in town, we blessed Hazel on April 10 and celebrated with a Cafe Rio party at the clubhouse after church. Pretty much that was the best day ever. When I walked into sacrament meeting and saw all my favorite friends, old and new, in one place, it was the best feeling ever. We had a fun time getting all the food together and joking around that we were buying out Costco for all the limes, garlic, and cilantro that made that day happen!

Hazel was in the best mood when she got up that morning. She was smiley and giggly and so happy, just as though she knew that day was just for her. She even giggled while Bryson was giving her blessing prayer. And of course when Bry held her up nice and high afterwards (Simba-style) she gave the congregation her winning grin.

Notes for future gatherings:
I have no desire to ever own a catering business.
If you leave Ella alone for 5 minutes, expect to come back to a line of 5-year-olds (and adults) organized into a line waiting to hold the baby. And Ella telling you when your turn is up.
The blessing dress heirloom is still going strong. That dress was worn by me, Kristen, Becca, Ella, Avery, and Hazie.
Group photos are always a gamble, aren't they?