Waking up singing

Wow, we have had great weather this week. The kids and I have woken up in great moods everyday ready to go! I got a little break last weekend by going with some friends up to KC to shop and it was so nice to get a day away. We hit Cheeseburger in Paradise at the outlets, shopped for new workout clothes and shoes for the kids, and then headed to Oak Park. It was awesome to hit the Disney store for Easter baskets. We even made a long stop at Target, which seems ridiculous, but how often do you get to go to Target without children?? Ended the day with dinner and cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory, where we go every time and love. I have had dreams all week of the banana cheesecake with caramel!

So with it finally feeling like spring we have played outside everyday and been to the park over 10 times. We've also been getting ready for Easter with some mini-celebrations!

First we had Sissy's class party. Yes, you see where Big Boy gets the eye crossing thing? I made little chick and bunny finger jellos for the party and the kids loved them!


Big Boy- acting like part of the class as usual. I can't wait until he has his very own class next year!








We also did our annual egg dyeing. The kids had a blast and I have been benefiting from some egg protein for breakfast every morning!
















We went over to an egg hunt with our friends this week at Mandy's as well. Mandy read Easter stories while the mommies hid eggs.











And today we headed to the zoo for their Easter celebration. We had gorgeous weather. It was a little cool since it was early so the kids wore jackets. Yes, I'm aware they look like walking Gap ads. I always regret buying them the same jackets when they are next to each other like this! ;)


Gotta love a spring day when all the animals are out and walking around! The lions were even climbing on rocks and roaring!






The annual haircuts for the sheep- grosses me out every year!




I do believe this is the first picture I have EVER with the Easter bunny and the kids! Last year they were terrified- this year they were ready to roll!








Looking forward to a fun day of eating and egg hunting tomorrow! Happy Easter everybody!