Easter Egg Hunts

Grandma Barbara came to visit us this weekend!

This morning our family enjoyed seeing our friends and eating Krispy Kreme donuts at our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt at the park in our neighborhood.

The girls each collected 12 eggs in the woods:

Hadley was excited when she found gummy bears in her Easter basket:

After our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt, we went to an Easter Block Party at a local church, where the girls played on inflatables, got fire hats and face/hand paintings, and collected Easter eggs:

Hadley got a sun painted on her face:

Savannah got a butterfly painted on her hand:

A Cut Above

On Good Friday, Savannah got a haircut! The stylist cut off three inches. Now Savannah's hair is lighter and fuller...and ready for summer!

After

Savannah (9)

Hadley (almost 3.5)

Everyday Moments

Life...unedited. 

These random iPhone photos are dark, blurry, and untouched,

but they capture everyday moments from the last couple weeks.

On the first day of spring, Savannah and Hadley got free ice cream cones from Dairy Queen!

Last Wednesday, the girls and I had a girls night because Tal had a work dinner and got home after bedtime. We played in the mall play area, visited a couple stores, and ate dinner in the mall food court:

At Barnes and Noble, Hadley played with the trains, while Savannah looked at books:

On the living room floor, Hadley got pillows and a blanket and made a bed for her friends Stuffins, Pinky, and Baby:

Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week at my school. I was excited when I won a free round of golf for Tal and his buddies at a private golf course a couple miles from our house:

Last week, Savannah had her 9-year old well check-up at the pediatrician. She was in the 87th percentile for her height and 77th percentile for her weight. She is tall and lean:

Hadley loved wearing her new ballerina dress:

Savannah finished chapter book #11!

On Sunday morning, Hadley snuggled with Tal:

On Monday afternoon, the Easter Bunny gave the girls their Easter gifts. Hadley loved her baby and stroller set, which also included a diaper bag, bottle, pacifier, and change of clothes for her baby:

The Easter Bunny brought roller blades for Savannah! Over the last few weeks, Savannah has enjoyed rollerblading outside with her neighborhood friends Sky and Liza: 

On Tuesday afternoon, my friend Emily and her boys Xavier and Felix came to town during their Spring Break. The girls and I enjoyed hanging out in their hotel room and swimming in the hotel pool:

Birthdays and Bowling Weekend

Last weekend, our family drove three hours to Salter Path, where we celebrated Savannah's 8th birthday and my niece Harper's 5th birthday. When we arrived on Friday night, Hadley was excited to swing on Gran and Grandaddy's porch:

Then, our extended family ate a seafood dinner at The Crab Shack, which is one of Tal's favorite restaurants. Hadley and Harper, who are 18 months apart, adore each other and loved giggling and hugging: 

 Harper and Grandma Barbara

 Tal and Hadley

After dinner, we all gathered at Grandma Barbara's house, where Savannah and Harper opened their birthday gifts. Savannah loved the karaoke machine that she got from Uncle Benny, Aunt EJ, and Harper:

Harper starts kindergarten this fall, so we gave her a variety of easy reader books to help her read independently:

Benny and Harper

 Tal and Gran

Then, Savannah, Harper, and Hadley put on their emoji pajamas and had a movie night and cousin sleepover in Grandma Barbara's living room. The girls piled on top of Tal: 

Gran baked a delicious chocolate cake. We sang Happy Birthday to Savannah and Harper:

 On Saturday, we had a girls day, while Tal and Benny went golfing:

Grandma Barbara and I took Savannah, Harper, and Hadley bowling: 

Hadley carried her baby and carrier with her the whole day:

 After bowling and golfing, Uncle Benny gave us a tour of their newly constructed home (shown below).  If everything goes smoothly, Benny, EJ and Harper will be moving into their beautiful, new home next weekend. I loved the water views, natural light, and design finishes in their modern farmhouse!

Gran and Hadley were twins! Hadley thought it was hilarious that she and Gran were both wearing navy striped shirts. After the house tour, Gran gave Hadley some kisses before we headed home: