Easter weekend moments

Well we had an absolutely wonderful and relaxing easter long weekend. It was sunny and warm and we spent lots of time visiting friends and family. It was so good to reconnect with my kids and to see them really happy. It's amazing what a little family time can do. We had an easter egg hunt with my sister's family on Sunday morning. We had Easter dinner with my mom and some of her friends which was lovely as well.

The flowers came out on our neighbor's apricot tree that bends over the fence - a sure sign of spring.


I tried to get a picture of all the bees that were hovering around the blossoms, but they were camera shy. I'm noticing this year how much I love the sound of buzzing bees and the smell of violets on the lawn. Spring is so exciting and refreshing!

On Saturday, while Derek and I relaxed on the couch that is outside under our front window, the girls got busy and washed the van. Here is a pic of Ivy sucking on a cloth that she has probably just washed the wheels with - yuck!


And why do we have a couch under our front window outside? This couch I am refering to was very poorly made, and sitting on it in my living room was seriously affecting my mood. One day last week I could take it no longer...so I picked it up and pushed it out the front door and down the steps onto the patio. Then I foolishly tried to carry up my couch from the family room only to get stuck half-way up the stairs. When Derek came home he just shook his head (he's used to my erratic urge to re-arrange). Anyhow, the couch that was so uncomfortable and hideous inside is actually kind of comfortable and inviting under the tree outside. So much more comfortable then say... a tacky plastic chair or a hard wooden bench. So there it will stay for the time being.

Must go and get dinner on... but I will leave you with some pics of the girls getting their hair done in curlers - a first for them both.