Date night

The kids are with a babysitter and we are out on a date. Fun times. The only problem thus far is that I don't understand my fortune. Any thoughts?

He kills me...

Easter 2012

We traveled to Southeast Iowa to Mike's parent's house for Easter this year. It was especially fun because both Mike's sisters and their families were back as well as his cousin Jen and her family. Plus we got to get in some time with our friends the Morgans, although I didn't take any pictures at their house. We were much better with remembering the camera this trip.

Silly Luke.
Dying eggs. I was way too worried about making a mess for this to be enjoyable with a two year old. I'm going to try harder to enjoy it next year.

Cousin Stephanie worked really hard to create the perfect eggs.

Cutie Lauren was very particular and stayed interested the longest of any of the kids.

Justin, Grandpa and Mike getting ready for the Saturday night Fish Fry. Although I think only Grandpa was working and Justin and Mike were mostly drinking beer and watching.

Serious business.

Max taking a snooze on Grandma Great's lap.

Family picture on Easter Morning after church.

Such handsome guys.

Catching a quick nap between church and lunch at Aunt Becky's.

The girl cousins having a little lunch before the Easter egg hunt.

Waiting in the living room while the eggs were being hidden outside.

Hard at work. She was serious at first, but lost interest once her basket was full.

Cute.

Still cute.

Grandpa Mac watching the hunt.

Grandma Nancy helping carry the basket once it got too heavy.

Stephanie, Emmie, Ben, Molly, Lauren and Luke all tuckered out.

Happy Easter

My two favorite guys all dressed up for Easter.

My excuses

I haven't had any time to do blog posts recently, but I have some pretty cute excuses.

Mr. Chunk

Guess what tiny 5 pound peanut has grown to be over 9 pounds in less than 2 months?

Miss Manners

What...You don't eat your spaghetti by the fistful? Looks like we have some work teaching this little lady how to eat spaghetti before she's ready for a date at an Italian restaurant. I will say Mike gave it a try last night showing her how to twirl the pasta on her fork, but it didn't help that neither of us could stop laughing and I was clicking away with the camera. After she was done and Mike was cleaning her up she said "Daddy, how'd I get spadetti on my belly?" Hmm...I wonder!