Almost Easter

It's nearly Easter! The twins' daycare hosted an Easter egg hunt for the kiddos on Wednesday. Not one to miss a great photo opp, Lauren dressed the twins in matching spring togs and waited to see how they would react to their fancy Easter baskets (compliments of Aunt Shannon and Nana) and eggs! They were more fascinated with the playground rocks BUT they also really liked the plastic grass. After the "hunt" the kids moved inside for snacks. Lauren let them split a cupcake - happy babies!



Friday, Lauren went to her first meeting of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and got to share stories and tips with other moms while the kids (affectionately known as "moppettes") played in the nursery. The ladies made "Easter gardens" - a great family project in which you literally build a small-scale garden with Jesus' tomb, flowers, dried moss, a cross and other creative touches. It's a great way to share the story of Easter with your kids and on Easter morning, you roll the rock away to show the empty tomb. Pictured is an example (not mine, I wish!).

This next week is spring break so Lauren gets a few days off work while Kendal has his busiest week of the year at church. Thursday we are going to a local botanical garden for photos - we're anxious to see if the twins ruin their Easter outfits before Sunday during the photo session. We also hope to start working in the yard (and not disturb any soon-to-awaken snakes). Wish us luck, we need it!