here is what i came up with…
everyone got a special bath towel of their own.
(in theory this will lessen the laundry & they will stop wasting towels?)
they also each got a monkey plate, a gift of their own
and a chocolate bunny.
thanks mom for helping me.
the crew after church this morning.
annie is always the goofball.
but this picture looks more real to me…
we had a yummy dinner at craig’s moms today.
thank you deanne.
it was delicious.
lauren and scott hid the candy eggs for the 3 younger ones.
don’t you love to watch an egg hunt?
the panic run from one side of the yard to the next…so funny.
this morning i realized i hadn’t thought through the easter outifts.
no tights or shoes to “match”.
i’m not matchy-matchy but this was not what i was planning.
annie seems to pull it off though.
happy easter.
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i started “answering” your comments…
in the comments.
so if you have a question just check back in the comments
to see if i answered. 🙂
i love hearing from you girls.
(and guys too…i think there are a few of you)
Jimaie - what a CUTE bunch of kids!!!!
Also, i love the idea you came up with for your easter “baskets” i think i might steal this and do it next year! 😀
oh and her outfit was the best, totally something i would wear
Tonya - your kiddos are soooo beautiful!
Jennifer P. - Such a fun Easter. I love your presentation!–and you make me want to go buy monkey plates :)!
meg duerksen - Sure had a good time on Spring Break with all the kiddos. I had today off and I slept until 10. Tired!!
Looks like the Easter presents were a hit. Glad I could help.
jerusalem - those tights are too cute! looks like y’all had a fun day!
Allikayes Mama - Oh! My little cutie has those same HOT pink cowgirl boots! They are fabulous!!! :0) Happy Easter to ya!
April - Wow…what a wonderful idea tying the gifts up I stuffed it all in the traditional basket…very sweet !! Love the fun photos your blog is a pleasure.
Lisa Wakely - Looks like everyone had a great Easter. Every time I am in Target (we won’t talk about how often that is) and see those Monkey plates I think of you 🙂
Jilly - I LOVE the picture of the kids, they are SO cute!!!!
Great gifts, love the way that you put them together!
Jenn - I got individual towels for the kids about 5 years ago when we first got married. One thing that drives me crazy is someone else using my bath towel! I don’t even let Russ use mine. To solve the problem – everyone got their own and yes it cut down on laundry. They love their own towels and are posessive of them. Recently Konley and I went shopping and got new ones for everyone.
traci - I too love annies outfit…if you have looked in the catalogs lately that IS the style now!!! LOVE your idea on Easter!!! No baskets filled to the brim with annoying grass and candy for days. pratical, fun, whimsical gifts….HOW COOL. I will have to steal this idea.
Crystal - What a BEAUtiful family!! Looks like you guys had an amazing weekend too!! 🙂 Great Easter “baskets” 🙂
Tiffany C. - I think Annnie’s outfit is marvelous, I wish I could pull of striped tights with boots as well as she does!
Happy Belated Easter :o)