Easter Sunday

Zander in his new Easter outfit

Zoey ready to go

Maizy looking cute

Here are the kids all dressed and ready for church. Getting them all ready for church by 0900 by my self is quite a challenge, but somehow we managed...today!

Happy Easter

Coloring Eggs

Today we had the annual Easter egg coloring party (this is our first year to attempt due to the kids ages). Maizy and Zoey loved it! Of course both mom and dad were needed for supervision to make sure Zoey didn't use the eggs as cannon balls. I was quite surprised at how well they both did. Maizy helped me dye the eggs and then both decorated with stickers. This will be a tradition for us from now on.

Here is Maizy decorating her one of many eggs.

Casey was in charge of Zoey...sorry honey! She did pretty good except for once she put the stickers on, she kept trying to pull them back off.

here are the finished products. I had to make sure they were out of Zoey's reach.

Here is the whole family participating. Zander just chillin' in his high chair.

Even though he didn't color eggs, he had to be included because he is just so darn cute. Plus, he has a duck, and that is Easter-ish, so it counts!!!

Wilde Easter Party

Friday was our annual family Easter dinner and egg hunt. I wish we would have been able to do it on Easter, but with all of our work schedules, this is the only day that worked to get everyone together. I am so glad my parents have continued the tradition of what my Grandma Betty used to do when I was younger. I have fond memories of Easter and hope my children have those same memories when they get older. We started off with a fabulous dinner that mom prepared. You can never go wrong with ham and funeral potatoes. Yummm!!! The egg hunt is of course what all of the kids look forward to. My parents spoil the kids. Candy, candy, a toy, and more candy...where are they when the sugar rush hits??? Thanks mom and dad for a wonderful Easter!!!

Here is Maizy showing off her Easter egg with her name on it. I had a hard time getting pictures of her because she kept running off and finding her stuff before I could get to her. The joys of them growing up. Maybe her eggs will have to be hidden harder next year!!

Zoey was having a blast, but we had to keep our eye on her as she kept wandering off...including almost into the road (my parents live on Main Street so it can be busy). She loved her basket and didn't want to let it go. She did have fun finding her eggs...and everyone else's.

Zander enjoyed hanging out with dad and sucking on everything in site. He loved his plastic eggs as they were easy for him to hold on to.

Here is a picture of all 6 grandkids. I took about 20 shots and this was the best I got. Oh well, maybe next time I will get them all smiling. Parker looks like he is the only one who was glad to be there.

Update

We were finally able to get Zander in for his 6 month appointment last week. He weighs a whopping 21 pounds 9 ounces. Wow!!! I should have muscles of steel from carrying him around. I had weighed him on our home scale, so I was not too surprised. I had already transitioned him to our bigger car seat as the infant one we have only goes to 20 pounds. (By the way, if anyone knows someone who needs a good carseat that is only a little over 4 years old and has never been in an accident, let me know-it will be cheap:) ) He is not quite sitting up yet, but we hope this will be soon. He has one bottom tooth with the second ready to pop through the gum. He continues to be a happy baby...for the most part.

Below are the pictures of the kids ceiling fans that I stamped today. I think they turned out pretty cute. Maizy is very excited about her fan. This was my first time stamping with paints...interesting!!!

Growing Up Way Too Fast

Today my baby turns 6 months old:( I can't believe how quickly Zander is growing up. It makes me sad, yet happy at the same time. I am excited to see him meeting his milestones, but also know he is my last and don't want him to grow up. He is a great baby, althought Casey might disagree as Zander is definitely a momma's boy:) He is rolling over both from back to belly and vice versa, smiling up a storm, blowing bubbles, and eating yummy fruits and veggies (and now loving them!)

Zoey also turned 20 months this weekend. She continues to be a "busy" little stinker to say the least. She isn't talking much, but we know she is just being stubborn about it as she understands everything. She says a few things, but if you ask her to say something, she turns her head and will not do it. Wow, how stubborn can you be!?! I think Zander weighs almost as much as Zoey now.

Although Maizy doesn't turn anything more this month (once you get past 2, It is easier to just go by the years) I can't leave her out. Maizy is doing great in Preschool, especially being a year behind the others. She is a great big sister to both Zoey and Zander and is a big helper to mom as well. She also has a defiant string in her, but is cute as a button, which makes up for that most of the time

Being "Frugal"

So, like my old roommate and friend, Nancy, I decided a while ago that I was going to try to be a little more frugal. Some weeks I take the time to follow the ads and clip coupons, and other weeks I am not so great. I have not taken any classes yet (although it has peaked my interest) to get the full use out of deals/coupons. As you can see above, it is quite the table full of food, and the grand total.........not quite $80. Now, some of you might be saying that isn't such a great deal. Well, some of the items were on the "deal" list, and a few items were just plain necessities. Like the frozen meals...they are necessary for me to take to work and were on sale, but not as good as they could have been. Best deal...the big thing of bottled water regulary almost $8...I got it for $2.79. Ignore the junk food. Sue me, I have kids...and I also have a sweet tooth! :)

First night

First, my baby turned 5 months old a few weeks ago and I never got around to posting. His bib definitely fits him this week...he has been a monster to say the least. He is usually so laid back and easy going, but not this week. I hope his sisters aren't rubbing off on him.

Here is Maizy sleeping in her new bed in her new room for the 1st time.
Ahhhh, I love them when they are sleeping:)

Zoey is so peaceful. She is loving having an actual bed of her own instead of a crib mattress on the floor. Look at those adorable rosy cheeks.

I know Zander doesn't care, but the color of his room is great. Old Olive for those of you familiar with SU colors. Somehow we have to get Zander out of his bundling phase. He doesn't sleep without it.