How quickly the years pass: Easter Edition

Spring 2008

Spring 2010

Hoppy Easter Everyone!

My first shiner

Yesterday Ava slipped while trying to pull up on Carter's step stool in the bathroom and hit her head on the corner of it.  Today the poor girl has two scratches and the beginnings of a black eye.  She was up from 10-2 crying and squirming and being very naughty. Apparently she must have had a headache from hitting her head the poor girl.  And if she has her mother's genes at all, this black eye is only going to get worse as time goes on!  So be prepared for a black eye for easter!

Sad boy :(

Just look at this little boy's face.  What could possibly be making him so sad? 

Did somebody take pengos?  No way.

Did he lose his scooter?  Nope.

Tonight at the dinner table mommy and daddy were talking about our trip and Grandma and Grandbo.  Carter thought we were going to Bo's house tonight.  After we gently explained that we are going to see Bo on Friday he burst into tears!  Luckily my camera was on hand to document the quivering pouty lip and watery eyes.  It really was adorable.

The bunny came (part two)!

The Easter bunny also came for Ava!  In her basket there were yogurt melts, kid's music CD (this girl LOVES music), and a book.

Pardon the bedhead.

Just open the yogurt melts and nobody gets hurt.

What a beautiful little Easter girl. 

The Bunny Came!

We followed the bunny's foot steps to the hidden basket.

CANDY!!!!!!!

The scooter was a huge hit!  Today before he went to lay down for nap he had to kiss the scooter good night.

Another scooter pic.  He also got a DVD, book (of course), candy, and a car.

Eggs-travaganza!

On Saturday night we dyed easter eggs.

Or chewed on some cards.  Whatever floats your boat.

Daddy made a golf egg.  It's supposed to say titlest (but he spelled it titliest.)

He also wrangled number two.

Happy Easter!

NOT for the faint of heart!!!!!

If you do not like stories with a gross out factor stop reading right now.


We usually bathe Carter and Ava together.  They enjoy the company and it makes our life a lot easier.  Carter giggles, Ava squeals and Mom and Dad get soaked with bath water.  It's always been an enjoyable family time for us.  But Wednesday night, this relaxing time was about to take a baaaaad turn.

Mike and I were chatting and Carter and Ava were playing.  Meme had just bought Ava a mermaid barbie doll for the bathtub.  And as with any new toy the kids were fighting over it like it was the last cookie in the house.  Suddenly Ava leans over and starts pushing and grunting.  I know that this is not good and unfortunately I'm right.  Soon the bottom of the bath tub and all the toys are stewing in a gigantic wave of diahrrea.  Poor Carter is looking at me in horror and Ava is playing happily acting very relieved.  We scoop the kids out of the bathtub fast but the damage has been done.  Cleanup was not pretty and unfortunately the brand new mermaid barbie doll had to find a new home in the trash can.  (Believe me, if you had seen the state it was in, you would have done the same thing.)  I'm pretty sure this is one event that will be burned into my memory for many years to come.  And I don't think my nostrils will ever forget the stench either.  Now aren't you glad I shared this with you?