Easter Photo Shoot

Easter was far more challenging this year than last year. For one thing, neither one of my children wanted to wear their Easter outfits. For another, they both possess some major attitude. On top of that, it rained cats and dogs. For this post, I've decided to take a trip down memory lane...

Izzy crying in 2009:

Izzy crying in 2010:

Izzy looking cute in 2009:


Izzy looking even in cuter in 2010:



Sibling shot in 2009:

Siblings getting along in 2010:

Sick of pictures in 2009:

Not so different in 2010:

And, lastly, big brother looking handsome in 2010:

Lessons Learned on Easter Sunday

1. Either the Easter Bunny or God makes children wake up earlier than they should.
2. Children will argue with you verbally and physically when putting on their special Easter clothes, causing frustration on what should be a frustration-less day.
3. A rainy Easter sucks for egg hunts as well as eating out because after arguing about putting on their special Easter outfits, now they will get ruined by the rain and you can't hunt for eggs outside.
4. If you don't take your kids to church often, you find yourself praying they behave.
5. Despite being in church for almost an hour and a half, you will have little recollection of what was said the entire time.
5. Snacks in church can be noisy.
6. You should make mimosas before going to church...it'll make everything better.

Izzy Breaks the Ground Barrier

Izzy started full on walking today...we're so proud of her!

Cleaning Detail

The kids are really understanding the idea that they need to "work" for things...here they are on cleaning duty...just look at that diligence!

Cubbies!

This past weekend, Daddy put together some cubbies for all of the crap, I mean, toys the kids own. Sam enjoyed making a new home for himself and Izzy enjoyed giving Daddy assembly directions.