Hoppy Easter 2011

The girls really got into Easter this year, with making eggs, bunny ears, and 3 different egg hunts.

Laura knew right away when she woke up that there were some Easter baskets to find.


Mmm. Chocolate bunny. Or so we thought. She took one bite and said "I dono like it". then I read the box and the Easter bunny brought us 'Chocolate Flavored Candy' which is certainly not up to Anna's high quality standards.


After much searching, Laura found it.


Easter can be a big exciting day, so you have to be properly prepared. A good Yoga session to start the day helps. Here's the runner pose.


Downward dog


All stretched out, ready for the day.


Of the the prized possessions in the Easter basket were little bubble machines.


They made a ton of bubbles.


Grandma Becky and Grandpa Bud hosted an Easter Egg hunt. By this time the kiddos were old pros at the egg hunt.

Anna insists she to the same as the big kids.


Even if she can barely carry the bag.


Laura was determined to find as many eggs as she could.


She got a bagful too.


Ah, the Easter loot.

Cinderella

Last week, Laura and her preschool put on a production of 'Cinderella'. It was fitting that our little princess Laura played Cinderella. She had a lot of fun, and even practiced a few lines at home "But I WANT to go to the ball!!!!"

Laura passing out her autograph.


The mighty castle.


Notice the costume change as now she is at the ball.


Anna is getting more & more independent. Fiercely. Here she demanded to dress herself. She chose a swimming suit and rainbow leggings. Later in the day she militantly demanded that I not put her in a diaper. She said she was a big girl now and would be using the potty. And she did! Only a couple accidents for the rest of the weekend.


Laura showing off some Easter eggs she dyed. Anna ate hers instead of dying it.

Springtime is in the air

Well, FINALLY, spring is in the air. We were able to visit the baby farm animals at the zoo in the morning, and go to the park in the afternoon. The kids were a happy pair.

These kids actually LIKE to be brushed.


Ahh, back on the swings. They were in their element.


Anna getting ready to go down the slide after she crossed Laura's "Troll Bridge"


Down the slide she goes... Notice the little daredevil in the background.


As part Spring's arrival, we had a hot dog picnic in the living room to celebrate the Minnesota Twins' opening game. Thisis the ONE day a year that dad permits the kids to eat in front of the TV. Of course the game was not a strong performance by the good guys, but the kids had a lot of fun.


This morning Anna insisted on moving her learning tower in front of the sink. I didn't see the harm in it, and she quickly began to do the dishes. THIS IS A GREAT DAY. Pretty soon I can have my little servants doing all sorts of chores. Notice the attention to detail, I can see our dishes will be sparkling and the whites will never be whiter once Anna takes over.


The kids back in the park... A happy day.