I was lazy about taking picture over the 4th so Amy was nice enough to email me these. Our 4th of July continued into day 2 where we did a little BBQ, kicked back and relaxed. The kids made a tree swing and did a few crafts. It’s nice having them old enough to sit for any sort of extended time to do an activity.
We sat around and chatted as the kids did their thing…just another sunny, San Diego day. The shade we could find brought welcome release from the heat of the day.
Keeping with Easter tradition we decorated eggs this year the day before Easter. Nana and Papa were here so they got to share in the fun. Little did I know that Easter egg dying is one of Nana’s least favorite activities. Sorry about that Nancy! Of course with the move and all I hadn’t checked my vinegar supply and was a bit low. After a few improvisations we managed and found ourselves successful.
The kids enjoyed themselves and we only had one spill. They actually seemed to like the eating part the best…yolk and all!
We decided to leave our old house with a bang and do our 2nd annual Easter Egg hunt a week early. It was empty. After a few muffins and some juice we were set to go. The kids went in waves looking for the eggs. The backyard has plenty of room so it didn’t prove difficult hiding the 390 eggs. Let’s just say each child came out with plenty of eggs filled with all kinds of goodies.
We played some old school sack and relay races. I actually decided to stay with the same games from last year. Why not keep the games a tradition as well as the hunt itself?
After all was said and done the kids got to relax for a little bit and enjoy their spoils. A HUGE thanks goes out to everyone(you know who you are ladies!) that helped move, bake, decorate, and buy all of the Easter goodness that was.
Side note: I know I have fallen out of the blog-o-sphere…this is due to lack of internet as well as some random crazy things happening. It will all unfold eventually…BUT, I’m back with more stories to tell!
The Greek blood that runs through my veins is dangerously laced with a little Irish. This might explain my occasional temper flair-ups as well as the auburn highlights I have through my hair. Two of my brother-in-laws (I won’t name names…Matt…Joe) teased when I first met them that I was a bit of Irish Half and Half-concisely put, I suppose. That is neither here nor there so when St. Paddy’s Day came around this year we decided to have a bit o’ fun. Poor Annie was shocked to find the toilet water green and consequently refused to use it. Hudson went on a hunt for Leprechauns right then and there(Later in the day, Hudson did begin questioning the validity of leprechaun existence. I responded with a, “What do you think?”). The green milk sealed the deal for Annie. Leprechauns must be about.
Now the idea for the cake was courtesy of my friend Amber -thanks! It wasn’t too hard to make, but if you ever try it, I would recommend using two white cake mixes not one. There wasn’t quite enough to spread the layers evenly.
Either way, I hope your day was magically delicious! As a side note, how many of you actually know what, Erin Go Braugh, means?…just curious.
Roses are red; daisies are white;
Valentine, you make every day a delight.
Violets are blue; daffodils are yellow;
Valentine, you make my heart jiggle like Jello!
By Joanna Fuchs
I love you Will!!…Forever!
