Catching up - Easter and Birthday

Easter seemed to roll around rather quickly for me. Right before it was when I got sick and so it felt like I didn't get to do much with the kids to enjoy Easter festivities. I did manage to get them dressed for church that day and in a somewhat matching fashion. I know that it won't be long until they realize that they don't want to match! We also found some chocolates in baskets on Easter morning, so they were happy and didn't really know what they missed out on by not even coloring Easter eggs! (I know, I am so lazy!)

Thomas' first Easter!

Don't worry Mom, we got candy, we're good!

Thankfully, Derek has an amazing family. His sister Brenda and her family live across town and had us over for Easter dinner. It was so nice and yummy, of course! It is always fun to get together with them and she even threw together an Easter egg hunt for the kids in the backyard. It was a great way to spend the day!

Our kids and Brenda's kids
Lindsay (the one in between Thomas and Makenna) is the oldest cousin on Derek's side
and Thomas is the youngest!

What a cutie!

This month, Derek also celebrated making it half way through his 3rd decade! He got to spend the actual day on an overnight camping trip along with some other scout leaders. No nagging wife. No changing diapers. No whining kids. No chores. It was probably the perfect day for him, at least I hope, since we didn't do much else to celebrate for him!

A birthday isn't complete without cake and ice cream, even if it is a few days late! The kids never get bored of candles and fire!

Happy Birthday Dad!
We love you and thanks for all you do for us!