Easter...

Happy Easter! What a whirlwind day it seemed to be!  The night before we typically color eggs, but this year we just didn't get to it and that was just fine.  While Maryn has talked about the Easter bunny some, she really isn't that interested and has actually been talking more about the true meaning of Easter.  I know a lot of this is coming from her class at church, but she also loves to read in her Jesus Bible Storybook.  The other night Jeremy said they read about Jesus dying on the cross, how he rose again and what that means.  It is exciting for us to hear her talking about what she is learning at church, and to see the impression God is making on her little heart.

On Easter morning we had baskets and attempted an egg hunt, but ran out of time. After church we had lunch with my family and did a great egg hunt outside.  Theo was a little machine in picking up eggs!  We made a quick stop at Jeremy's parents (celebrating with them next weekend) and then headed home. All in all it was a wonderful day...so thankful for a savior that gave his life for us!

Maryn and her bucket- flower garden kit, Veggie Tale cd,
and a swimsuit!

Theo and his bucket- Noah and the Ark book, Veggie Tale cd and swim trunks! 

Cormc and his bucket- Bible story book, Veggie Tale cd and swim trunks!
Happy 1st Easter Cormac!!!

An egg full of goldfish pretzels! 

Theo the egg finder!

Just waiting for his turn next year...watch out!!

Family pictures seem to be just a little more challenging these days :)

The kids with Mimi and Ceta.
Theo is just at that age where picture time is not his thing!

There's a good one!

Love it!

just being cute :)

Playing at the park

Theo would never crawl all the way through the tunnel.
He would go halfway and then crawl backwards back out.

Checking out his shadow?

Maryn has a new thing for tire swings!  She has been asking Jeremy for one all winter.

Wait for it...

BIG smile :)

That was exhausting!

A little Saturday morning paper reading

Two months old!

Two months old already??  My how time flies!  Cormac is such a happy little guy :) He loves to smile and lately has the best little laugh.  He loves to smile at Maryn and she is so cute with him.  Most of the time he is trying to dodge Theo's kisses which he gets often.  At the two month checkup he was up to 14 lbs. and 2.5 oz and 24.5 inches long.  The boy loves to eat!!  The best part is that he has started sleeping through the night more often.  The other night he slept 7 hours!!! He still naps a lot during the day, but those big blue eyes are pretty alert when they are open :)

Fruits of the Spirit

In the last 2 months, life in our house has become a little crazy at times.  While everyone seems to be adjusting well to our new "normal", there are definitely days when I need a reminder to keep myself in-check.  I love to blog hop and awhile ago I found a mom that had done several activities on the Fruits of the Spirit with her kids.  I initially put up this poster to one, have the verse visible and two, to help teach Maryn what some of the words meant.  Having self-control and being patient are hard things for a four year old :) Well, we have yet to get to any of the activities (shocking I know), but just having the poster up with the verse right by our kitchen table has helped to spark some conversations.  It has also been a great reminder of what the Holy Spirit is able to do in your life.  I find myself using the "fruits" in my conversations with the kids...."You were so patient while I was getting lunch ready", "Thank you for being gentle with your hands", or when we are melting down, "take some deep breaths and get control of your self."  

It may not seem like much, but having God's word in my face daily is a constant reminder to me that I need to be Jesus to my children throughout the day.  And if they see that and are a reflection in their own lives then I feel like I'm doing something good :)

This is the blog that I found the idea on... www.impressyourkids.org

Saturday at the Children's Museum

 I have yet to brave the Children's Museum on my own with the kids, so Daddy got the joy of going with us on a Saturday.  It actually wasn't as busy as I thought it might be thankfully!  Maryn and Theo loved the Mr. Potato Head exhibit and we actually spent most of our time there.  Of course the highlight of the day was the carousel ride :)

In the Potato Head submarine

Astronaut Theo ready for take off! 

On safari! 

underwater swimming with the fish

Cormac's first carousel ride....he looks a little worried!

Theo loves to play in the kitchen area.
Maryn has taught him well when it comes to serving up a good plate of pretend food!

Love this picture that Jeremy took in the maze

A little snack with the three bears

big smiles :)

Smiles are definitely contagious with this little guy :)

yep...I'm packing on the pounds :)

playing outside in March?

Only in Indiana!!  We have loved the rare March weather and have tried to take full advantage of it lately.  Of course those big carpenter bees have created some fear, but we are trying hard to be brave :)

a little watercolor painting

I think this may have been Theo's first time to paint and he loved it!

He LOVES to be outside!!

peek-a-boo :)

I think somebody else likes being outside too :)

A little basketball

When the bees were too much we moved inside for a little playdoh time

Maryn loves spring!!