April Showers Bring May Flowers

We went to Knobloch's Greenhouse to get our flowers this year.  They always have a beautiful selection.  I went with Mom & Dad, Easton had a blast pushing around the flower cart!  He loved jumping on the grates, he found out quick they made a lovely loud noise.   Good thing Grandpa was there to help chase him around, I was having a hard time keeping up being 9 months pregnant;)

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny came to Easton, he was shocked when he saw his basket full of goodies! I think the bunny did a great job, he loved everything! 

The day was awesome!  We had a great Sunday Service, great weather, and enjoyed our family time.  There was even an Easter Egg Hunt after Mass, which got him all prepared for the one at Grandma & Grandpa Montag's house later that day. 

We all loved being outdoors, but Easton really enjoyed it.  I don't think he even took time to eat! It wasn't because he ate too much candy, he didn't even realize it was in his eggs!  Next year could be a different story ;)  I think he was more fascinated in keeping up with Preston all day!

Dying Easter Eggs

I remember doing this with Preston when he was about Easton's age.  However, I knew being pregnant I wanted Daddy around to assist.  Easton would need to sit on someone's lap, and beings mine is half taken over these days when I sit down, it doesn't leave much room for him :) He did great, it went pretty fast and nothing too creative was done.  Just as I assumed the Mickey Mouse stickers were the best part :)  A couple cracked eggs & dyed fingers later, we were done! I guess I knew he thought eggs looked like "balls".

The stickers were intended for the eggs, but Easton thought they were for him :)

Grandma & Grandpa Radtke are here!

Mark's parents haven't been here since Thanksgiving.  The long winter kept them away until now (4/1).  We enjoyed their visit and Easton seems to recognize them from the face time chats, which was great.  He spent a couple afternoons with them, and got spoiled as usual. 

Grandma's helper

Where did Grandpa go? 

 

We celebrated Easter on Palm Sunday.  Of course it was gorgeous on Saturday, but Sunday was cold and windy.  So the Easter egg hunt took place indoors, but regardless Easton enjoyed it! 

 

He got many great Easter packages from Grandma & Grandpa Radtke, but the thing I think he'll enjoy the most once we get outside to use it- the wagon! I envision lots of miles will get put on the wagon this summer! 



Balls....

a phone (music player)...

Books.....

and a dancing bunny!

Family of 3, not for long!

 

Welcome Spring!

Spring is finally here!  We couldn't be more excited.  I saw one of those funny e-cards, and it had a picture of someone in the Fall when it's 40 degrees, they were in a sweatshirt and jeans. Then someone in the Spring when it's 40 degrees, wearing shorts and sandals.  Yes, that's the Midwest people.  We love when the seasons change, and a new wardrobe can be worn!  Easton's been busy trying on new clothes for summer, it's been a challenge for this Mommy (and her pregnancy brain) to get the right sizes in clothes and sandals!  Wow, I wonder how many times I can make exchanges?!?! But I think he's finally set and should be good to go for warmer weather.  I was trying to be prepared, as I don't know how much shopping I'll do with two kids, but I shouldn't have to do much!  It's all taken care of :)

Boys and their toys (trucks)

Easton's Easter outfit came! He was not excited about it....

 We are working on this, he hits whenever he doesn't like what you've said or done! Here he's telling me "no pictures, I hate this outfit Mom!"

and here he says:

"Ahh fine, if I have to stand here and look cute I'll do it!"

 

I got all the boys from daycare/school one Wednesday night and went out to their house. The weather was awesome, our first real warm spring day, and they have such a nice yard to play in!

I need my shades, the sun is shining!

Easton is fascinated with his toes. He likes to clean the lint out, such a monkey!

Sporting his new spring jacket, he loves coats.  He knows when he puts them on we are going outside!