Easter Blessings

Its April. There's still snow looming in the forecast. Yuck.
But, we've tried to remedy it with Easter Celebrations. We were successful! If only for a few moments before we realized it's still cold, rainy and miserable outside.
Yuck again.
This baby boy makes it hard to be too gloomy for too long!

And the Easter traditions that Collin got to participate in kept a smile plastered to my face. He was adorable as he colored eggs and prepared for the Easter Bunny. Collin kept saying: "Easter bunny hide eggs!"


For Easter this year we went to Milwaukee, as we usually do. Although, this time we were traveling for the first time with both boys and Samson. It was going to be an adventure! (and it panned out to be a LONG adventure!). Nearly 7 hours from St Paul to Milwaukee, lots of potty breaks, feedings, naps and a RIDICULOUSLY long ride, we made it in one piece, arriving well after bedtime with two tired boys.

Owen did amazingly well for is first ride, he seemed to be happy just hanging out in his car seat, while Collin was a bit more of a challenge- with sporadic "Pee Potty, Mama!" requests, and a failed attempt or two to use a portable potty, we surrendered to the fact we would have to stop for him to go potty, a lot.

Nevertheless, we continued on, and thank our lucky stars we bought the Enclave. I never would have survived without the ability to get back to the boys without stopping the car and the third row (where if there would have been a quiet minute or two I could have laid down for a nap).

We also traded in the Easter Bunny's regular delivery schedule for an updated version with Easter happening on Saturday. As a result, pictures ensued, Easter dinner and lots of yummy treats (the famous Kahlua dip and Guinness cupcakes with Bailey's frosting). So, here we are, family collections in tow...


While in Wiconsin Owen got his first chance to meet many of the rest of the family, including great Aunt Jan, Uncle Chris , Gigi Hollman and The Gross family. Owen also spent time with Grandpa, who took care of him while I was away on business. They seem to be getting along famously, so maybe Owen takes the lead on wrapping a grandparent around his finger only a day or so after meeting him!



And while Owen was getting to know family, Collin was taking his opportunity to swim in the pool and get his first go at the piano with Grandma's help. He loved being able to jump in the water, motorboat around and swim like a fish and press the keys of the piano to make sweet little bits of music. A week later he's still asking to swim in grandma and grandpa's pool.




All in all, Easter was a great visit. Our lives are filled with blessings, and we're lucky to have the very best family and friends to help us celebrate.