Easter 2016

We kicked off our Easter weekend with dinner out on Friday night. I snapped this picture of Jack. I didn't put the sunglasses on him. I'm guessing they were just in the backseat. I HAD to take his little picture when I saw him looking like a baby Bieber. 

Saturday morning we had a visit from Grandma Joyce. Although she isn't our real/official grandma she is our Grandma Joyce and we love her. She is actually my brother-in-law's grandma but she has become our grandmother too. When she brings treats to her "real" great grandbabies she always brings Jack the same thing. We started off Saturday morning with candy but hey, it's Easter weekend so it is all good. 

Then we dyed eggs and it was a mess. Note to self: wear old clothes to dye eggs (duh!)

Then we hunted eggs. Jack loved it, Bennett found three eggs and then proclaimed "I'm done". I'm guessing having already done two hunts in the week kind of killed the thrill. 

Later in the afternoon we walked over to my sister's house and had a crawfish boil/fish cookout. We had lots of people over. I only took one picture but at least it was a good one. This is Maybree wearing shoes for the first time. Please note that my sister put them on the wrong feet. The toe area is uniform but my Dad quickly pointed out that the little pink anchor should be on the outside. 

It was a great weekend! My friend Amy came to visit and we had lots of family over. It was so nice getting to see so many of my favorite people. 

Jack's Easter Basket

This year I went with books instead of toys because Jack has really shown an interest in books lately. Here are the 4 very boy books I picked for Jack's Easter basket. 

I looked everywhere for Jack's monogrammed basket that I've used in the past. Instead we went with a bluish-green basket that my Mom had on hand. 

Jack was most excited about the chocolate bunny. Mom was most excited about the jelly beans. 

I also picked up this fish. I opened it up last night but I'm missing something and it didn't work. I'm gonna try it again tonight. I guess I will need to read the directions.

At the last minute I stuck in this container of cotton candy. It was a huge hit!

I was babysitting this little cutie while putting together Jack's basket and filling 48 plastic eggs with chocolate. I was so happy she cooperated and let me get those tasks complete. 

The books were a major hit and I'm so glad I chose each one of those. They are all board books, short enough to keep his attention, and have many opportunities for you to make your own sound effects. 

What was your child's favorite item in their Easter basket?

Easter Eve 2015

We dyed eggs

Jack wants to drink the egg dye (It's safe but the blue stain...ugh!)

I took it away and he flipped out!

We decorated cupcakes

We hunted eggs

My sister announced on Facebook of her pregnancy. The baby is due on Jack's birthday!

                                       

Happy Easter!

Daycare Easter Egg Hunt

Jack attends a church daycare Monday-Friday. They spoil him rotten (which I love). I get there a little early and while all the other kids are laying down or taking their nap Jack is outside helping to hide Easter eggs. All of these pictures were taken before the Easter egg hunt began. I loved being able to get some pictures beforehand so I could focus on Jack during the hunt. 

Easter Egg Inserts

Jack's daycare sent a letter home requesting each child bring a dozen Easter eggs with candy inside. Today I went and bought some plastic Easter eggs and some candy to put inside each one. I spent a lot of time looking for some candy that would fit in a plastic Easter egg but still was about the true meaning of Easter. I could not find anything that would fit in an Easter egg. I decided to just make something of my own.

I'm going to include in each egg a piece of candy and a small message about our Lord and Savior.

Here are the ones I am using.








If you would like to print these you can click here.

Here are a few pictures on how they turned out.

Easter Toddler Crafts

Sunday was a beautiful spring day. The family was together to let the two cousins play together outside. My dad grilled ribs and my mom fixed amazing sides. It was just the perfect afternoon!

Since it was so pretty outside I decided to do a few impromtu Easter/spring painting activities.

The first activity was suppose to look like this...

Well my little 2 year old can not handle all that stillness. Ours is not perfect but I think a non-perfect cross just makes sense. However, the OCD side of me was losing it but I let it go. 

For the second craft we did I used my nephew's cute little feet and a flower pot we had laying around.

It was a fun, easy, super cheap (I did buy the plaque for the cross at Walmart for less than $3), and quick Easter/spring craft time with the kiddos. The best part was the kids giggling when they had their feet painted. 

Jack's Easter "Basket"

Here it is, Jack's Easter "basket" 2015. I decided to go with an untraditional basket since we have an official Jack Easter basket for Easter egg hunting. I thought this would be a fun alternative. 

I got this huge dump truck at Target (I actually got all these items at Target) for $19.99.

Here is what is inside Jack's truck. 

Hot Wheels truck. Ashley and Wyatt from Everything is Hunky Dorey sent Jack some Hot Wheels cars that he loves so I thought I would add to his little growing collection. 

A dollar spot book that we can use to go over our animals. 

Dollar spot Dr. Suess flashcards

Peanut Butter M&M Eggs (I can't wait to try these myself)

Flickin Chickens because we are gonna have so much fun with these.

Reece Pieces, Peeps (my favorite Easter candy), and Jelly Belly Kids Mix

Iced Animak Cookies from the Dollar Spot

Easter plate with Easter fork and spoon ($1 each)

A chocolate bunny because no Easter basket is complete without a chocolate bunny

What is going in your child's Easter basket?