I don’t know why it’s so funny, but I laugh like I’m drunk looking at Easter Bunny pictures.
First, his entrance.
It’s just funny. He can barely get through the door because toddlers are up in his Justin Bieber biz. And while these kids are smiling, pawing at him, entranced by his presence, they are–simultaneously–terrified, uneasy, ready at any given moment to run crying to their mom if he twitches the wrong way. He never talks–just waves his large paws while adults stand awkwardly watching and taking pictures.
Lainey and Baylee stood and stared at him first–frozen.
Until they mustered up the courage to face him as a duo. It helped that Lainey thought to bring him carrots from our garden. Except when she went to give him the carrots, his paws couldn’t really grasp them very good. So she laid them in the crook of his thigh, unbeknownst to him.
I’m laughing watching the whole scene play out because I know that my kid just wants him to see that she brought him carrots and it’s not happening. She picks them up and replaces them, but he still doesn’t see. So she walks away while the bunny is left shaking other kids’ hands, having no idea there is a heap of carrots slipping inappropriately toward the crotch region. Funny stuff.
Our neighborhood has an Easter party every year and this year, it was fantastic. Baby chicks and bunnies–what’s not to love?
Even if this chick pooped in our stroller.
Lainey loves animals, but I’m not sure I’ve met a kid who doesn’t. She does however possess gentle instincts. She knows how to hold a baby chick without strangling it, that bunnies are best clutched tightly so they don’t hop away, and that little dogs don’t like to be dressed in baby clothes and pushed in strollers. Okay, we’re working on the last one.
FYI: red eyes on bunnies freak me out.
Nella was curious, yet cautious.
The rest of the weekend played out like cherished memories of my childhood. Lainey cried over what she was going to wear (“No, I’m sorry you can’t wear a fur vest, a winter bunny hat, and thick tights to the outdoor egg hunt.”), Brett and I stayed up late stuffing eggs and filling baskets, and then we sat back and watched proof that it’s always, always worth it.
In between gatherings and celebrations we snuck off to the beach, a different beach that always seems special when we visit. Maybe it’s the long tram ride we have to take through the mangroves to get there or the hidden bay that’s shallow enough to collect schools of minnows ripe for netting. We didn’t stay long but enough to make a castle, walk the shoreline and gather one large bucket of plain and common shells and one small cup of extraordinary ones.
I like the discovery of extraordinary shells, the celebration of once-in-a-while holidays, the big to-do over events that are special.
Easter dinner at the boys’ mom’s house.
But in the end, it’s the plain and common shells that sustain us. They come by the bucketful, and they are good.
Have you seen these human hamster wheels? We borrowed our neighbor’s. Loads of fun.
The balance of plain and extraordinary is a little tipped the next few weeks as we have some travel and will be shuffling around parenting duties, airline tickets, family celebrations, and nesting at home. I get a little uneasy sometimes when the scale tips, but I’m learning to let go and enjoy the ride. More to come.
I hope your family had a colorful weekend.
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Happy Monday!
Lainey’s bicycle dress, All the Numbers.
Lola says
Awesome day! Awesome pictures.
Love it!
Xoxo.
It's A Love Story says
so cute!!
Maggie May says
I am surprised no one burst into tears over that GYNORMOUS Easter Bunny! Holy Crikes! Donnie Darko calling. I think my Lola would hide 🙂
Trini says
I love it!!! My friend works at a day care with the one year olds; the Easter Bunny came in and they all started bawling!
Pixel Perfect says
So cute!!
Marti says
Easter bunny’s totally freak me out, I only had my picture taken with one once as a kids…Santa is way cooler – although I did always enjoy the treats that he left me.
Beautiful pictures!
Kimberly says
Kelle, Your girls are simply stunning! I love your blog!
…What was in Lainey’s egg?
Ellie says
Your girls always have the sweetest clothes but it’s the bathing suits that kill me. I love the variety of bathing suits. We live in the cold NW so my sweet little girl only has one, not the broad selection of girls growing up in warm climates.
Libby says
Lainey’s expression as she opened that egg was priceless! What was inside? And I cracked up as I read this. My Easters are frankly nothing to write home about but I’m living vicariously through this post.
SMM says
I want to know what was in Lainey’s egg too!!
Awesome pictures!!!
Koru Kate says
I look forward to your blog posts so much. Not only do I enjoy the fabulous photos but you always include such a great message about life. Love, love!!
Lesley, Dennis, Landon, and Natalee "Lou" says
So glad someone else besides me thinks rabbits with red eyes are freaky! Loved the post as always!
Jeanette says
adorable as always! although the poor EAster Bunny was a little freaky, I have to say.
Pile-o-Kids says
Red eyed bunnies totally freak me out too! Thanks for the amazing inspiration. Natalie
Jennifer says
As always…absolutely beautiful photographs!! Love it…
Katy says
Love the pics of the girls with the chicks and bunnies 🙂
Aimee says
I have never thought of the Easter Bunny as funny, or creepy… now I do! LOL! I’ll never look at it the same 😉
Tisha says
crotch carroted easter bunny – hilarious! Love her happy face with the green egg – priceless.
andrea says
LOVE THE PICS!
LOL ON THE CHICK POOPIN IN THE STROLLER! IS LAINEYS OUTFIT MATILDA JANE!! SOOO CUTE!
Andrea says
I am really chuckling over your description of the Easter Bunny encounter. We did not visit the bunny this year but I couldn’t help but laugh at friend’s pictures when they shared… thinking ‘this is a little scary and but cute and comical at the same time’.
michellegtu says
The picture of Lainey on the beach next to the sand castle was breath takingly beautiful. Oh I can’t wait to hit the beach with the kids this summer!
KWQR says
The Easter bunny pix & carrot offering cracked me up… literally snort laughing, side-clutching & all. Can’t blame the kids for the fear/fascination thing… grown people in costumes like that freak me out a bit too.
LOVE the beach shots… that sand looks divine.
And all the plain shells do add up to magic… indeed!
xo
Kate
we are moms says
I love your photos. I am working on taking better pictures… I come here to gain inspiration. Thanks!
Kirby Johansen says
Such beautiful Easter memories.
Lauren@ "Happiness is..." says
It looks like you had a wonderful easter! I just have one question…where do you buy all of the adorable leg warmers/tights that your girls wear…they are so darn cute and I want my little bean to be seen in some too!!
Callie says
Aw, I laughed at your story of Lainey asserting her fashion sense. Well, I’m at work, so chortled might be a better word for it as I tried to hold my laughter in.
I adore her little black and white bathing suit and her bicycle dress and I love all her great pairings. I can just tell from these photos that this is a fun kid.
Heather Bird says
I absolutely laughed out loud at the Easter Bunny and Lainey’s poor carrots. Our scale is a bit tipped in the next week too, and I always get a bit nervous also. Happy Monday to you!
LoveLife{s.a.h.m.} says
looks like you all had a great easter!!! such amazing and adorable pictures! Love your posts as always!!!! <3
thx for sharing with us all.
Mama Parks says
I am dying at the bunny with the carrots. Glad it was a great weekend!
Bonnie says
Love the photo of Lainey on the beach! Looks like a perfect painting; definitely should be framed!
Tonya says
I am cracking up at your retelling of the Easter Bunny’s arrival. Lainey giving him the carrots that eventually made their way to his groin area is HILARIOUS!!!
lauren says
easter bunny pictures!!! bwahaha! have you seen the creepy bunny pics on the awkward family photos sight?? SOOOO funny. 🙂
Rachael says
Looks like a great Easter you all had! Love the pictures!
That big bunny is pretty freaky though…
Melissa says
Love the Easter pictures!! And red-eyed bunnies freak me out too! Why do they have to be red?! Glad your family had a great colorful weekend!!
http://www.melstevens1.blogspot.com
songskatesang says
Oh sooo cute!
sarah says
I love the wide-mouth Lainey smile picture!!! And I will be laughing about the carrot placement on Mr. Bunny for days. And I love the shot of Nella with one little finger out touching the duck. Just beautiful as usual! Will be thinking about y’all as travels approach and life gets busier! If you need a place to stop along the way and rest in Alabama…we’re here and always ready for friends!
Emma Krueger says
The bunny story was cracking me up! And I love the boots your girl is rocking in the last picture!
Gareen says
What a gorgeous set of photos! You really know how to capture a moment. The one of Lainey’s awkwardly placed handful of carrots made me guffaw at work. So sweet and innocent! I love Easter and can’t wait to share these special moments with my family somewhere in the future. Cherish them!
Jannice says
Very funny Easter Bunny story…I always wonder what those poor adults are thinking being stuffed in those hot suits!
Mom Fashion World says
I enjoy reading your blog with beautiful
pictures!
jesshaydel says
As always I LOOVVEE the photography. The picture of Lainey by the water is perfection. And do you make her clothes or order everything off Etsy because she is always dressed SOOO cute. I love how she has her own style and personality. The little chicks were so cute.
We attended our first walk for williams syndrome this saturday. it was quite an experience getting to meet new people
My Secret Rooms says
You are such a wonderful mother!
Thanks for a happy post 🙂
We had a colourful and happy Easter. The weather allowed me to pretend I was in Miami 😉
tjennings says
I love your description of the whole Easter Bunny interaction; I’ve always found those full body costumes to be strangely awkward to all involved. Looks like Lainey got quite a bit more courage since last Easter 🙂
Erin says
You had me laughing out loud at the bunny encounter and then sighing dreamily at the gorgeous beach shot of Lainey and her sand castle! What an amazing photo!
Wojos5 says
My girl doesn’t like animals! She freaks out when dogs or cats or any other pet is anywhere near her. She loves the zoo though…. guess those animals are far enough away 🙂
taylor says
i love your pictures and i love your words-you cracked me up. i agree, red eyes are SCARY. and i wanted to say i think its so great and rare that you all can spend a holiday together-ALL meaning you and your stepsons mom. it’s the way it should be!
A Cappelli says
Lovely pictures, lovely memories.
When my 8 year old submitted to the pressures of her 3rd grade pals to stop believing this year, it was my older boys (14 and 12) who were most concerned about our morning Easter egg hunt tradition ending. We still have the baby to help carry on the tradition- to help us all keep believing in a special bunny who makes deliveries while we are sleeping. But, she doesn’t really know what’s going on yet. It would have been easy to skip the hunt this year. But, I stayed awake until the older children were no longer stirring and filled the eggs and hid them in more challenging locations. And their happiness and playfulness on Easter morning- was that same as it had been when they were much much younger. And I was so happy that they were pleased to play along.
Bethany says
Such wonderful photos! Beautiful!
melifaif says
WoW! What a fantastic gathering and celebration!!! The beach pic of the sandcastle…amazing. The bench pic of the girlies…sweetness. Thanks for sharing.
Ella's Mom says
Oh my word – the carrots in the crotch had me laughing out loud! Thanks for sharing!
Walkerfam00 says
I LOVE Lainey’s navy polka dot swimsuit! Super-cute and retro! Can you share where it came from?
I have to admit that when my then 4 year-old was picking out her baby bunny to come home with us, I totally and not-so-subtly steered her away from the white one she wanted– why? Red eyes ARE creepy, of course! We have a perfectly lovely gray bunny with normal eyes.
B's Mommy says
I will never look at carrots the same again… LOL! 😉
Nella’s bonnet is darling! And Lainey’s rabbit ears are the best I have ever seen! What a picture perfect delicious weekend.
Braxton's Mom says
So cute Kellie. Looks like it was loads of fun. Always love seeing pictures of your girls.
Brianna {four if by sea} says
So glad you all had a wonderful easter weekend 🙂 Hey, how is the amber teething necklace working out??
Cindy says
Looks like you had a marvelous time. Love your blog and I always enjoy reading it.
nicole@http://theclarks-nicole.blogspot.com/ says
Looks like a great time! Love the outfits
Kerry says
That was so good, I just about wet my pants laughing at the crotch carrots, and then I saw the part about how all the late night stuff is worth it and got an all-over chill when Lainey’s little face was so overjoyed at the bounty of the eggs. Such good stuff!
Julie says
Thanks for the great laugh about the carrots in the crotch.
6512 and growing says
Carrots in the Easter Bunny’s crotch! That’s a new holiday memory for sure.
Some of your best photos in this post.
I love how you and Brett realized that the holiday hoopla is “always worth it.” It really is.
believe says
I just found your blog and I can’t stop reading. I love the picture of her giving the carrots to the Easter Bunny so funny with those oven mit hands. Now back to Jan 2008. I look at today then back to where I left off at.
mama marchand says
That beach looks heavenly. 🙂
gabbygrace says
Seriously carrots in a bunny crotch, LOVE IT! :)) Thanks for the smiles! 🙂
Esther says
Oh man you had me laughing through those Easter Bunny photos! Always love your posts and the amazing photos. The ones of Nella with the baby chick on the stroller are so darn sweet!
Alie says
Totally with you on the scales-tipping thing! Why do I crave equilibrium so much, when switching things up is a good thing? THANKS for the reminder to not dread getting out of normal routines:). Happy belated Easter to the Hamptons!
Lisa says
Sounds like you had wonderful weekend! The last picture of Lainey and Nella sitting together at the picnic table…my goodness is Lainey growing up! She’s like a little girl! No more baby, altough I’m sure she’ll always be your baby (just like my 5 yr old is to me!:)
Thanks for sharing your weekend!
Carrie says
Oh man, I laughed at your Easter Bunny commentary!! I find Easter Bunny pictures hysterical too. There’s something so much more creepy and weird about a gigantic bunny delivering eggs than there is about a fat man in a red suit. Too funny!! Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. Your blog is my favorite Mommy blog to read…I just love it. Thanks for sharing your days with us! 🙂
A says
I just recently stumbled onto your blog, and I’m in love. I love the photos, I love the words…Thank you!
IRWSMom says
Easter Bunny… carrots…. ha… say no more, that was hilarious! Happy new week to you!
Jhan says
Looks like the guys had a beautiful weekend. The easter bunny story is hilarious! 🙂 and the chickies are SO cute!
Nikki Crockett says
Seriously…the carrots in the crotch are killing me!
aprilanecdotes says
Enjoy every!!! shell. susan
Kristen says
Seriously laughed out loud as I pictured the carrots rolling toward the crotch, all unbeknownst to the bunny! 🙂 Sounds like a picture perfect weekend!
Summit of Glory says
Carrots slipping towards the Easter bunny’s crotch is SERIOUSLY funny stuff!!!!! Luv the picture of Lainey placing them there too. I had similiar giggles watching the character at Disney last year…what a hoot watching them try to communicate to the kids to open the autograph book BEFORE your turn in line b/c their giant gloved hands can’t flip pages…and they can’t speak. I know I shouldn’t laugh, but it hilarious on a certain crazy level! Thanks…I needed a good laugh today.
Taleia says
What a lovely post! Easter bunnies are always such fun!
Just a note: and I SWEAR I’m saying this as an FYI, and not to spoil your fun… we raised bunnies for years and all of the kids around here loved them, but most people agree that it’s better for all concerned to teach kids to get down on the ground with the bunny that to have them pick them up. There are a couple reasons for this. First, if you’re not supporting a bunny properly (and small children like Lainey are really too small to do this correctly), the bunny is likely to panic and kick out in an effort to free or stablize themselves, and they can and do break their own backs doing this. If they don’t harm themselves, they are likely to harm their holder with their claws. 🙁 Second, bunnies are prey animals, and some of their natural predators are birds of prey, and the feeling of being lifted off the ground, even securely, often freaks them out so they become shy and timid, and won’t interact with humans. On the other hand, they’re naturally curious creatures, and if you encourage your kids to get down with them, even shy bunnies are quick to come investigate and interact with you. 🙂 In fact, you can get some AMAZING pictures doing this!
Happy Easter!
Douglas says
I don’t know what was in Lainey’s egg…but I’m thinking that I want one, whatever it was! Thanks for sharing the neighborhood easter party…Marissa
Emily P says
Love that last picture of the sisters:0) Nella looks so mature with her little hair combed!
Glad you had a wonderful Easter! My son participated in his first family Easter Egg Hunt. Well, my husband just carried him around and found the eggs for him. Maybe next year he’ll get it…
Alison says
Lainey’s black and white swimsuit is so adorable. She looks like a little Gidget. 🙂
The Annessa Family says
Sounds like a fun day! The picture of the chick in the carseat is priceless (As was the caption!).
Brooke Annessa
http://www.theannessafamily.blogspot.com
Emma says
That Easter Bunny scares me a little!!! It looks like you had a lovely day. I got to spend the day with my girl and my lovely Grandma enjoying the sunshine and each other. Hope that the next few weeks aren’t as stressful as you envisage xx
Kelly Cach says
Gives new meaning to “Carrot Crotch”….LOL! Oh, yikes! Hope that’s not too crude (but hope I’m the first to say it)…hahahaha!
And, Oh how I love the pics of your babies with the chicks and bunnies! Sweet girls!!!
Blessings,
Kelly
Jen says
The just-like-being-drunk laughter is contagious… I’m dying over the carrots picture.
Stef says
looks like so much fun! Happy Easter, crazy lady 🙂
kparks says
Thank you for making me seriously laugh out loud! It’s a good thing my kid is engrossed with Dora because otherwise she might have wondered what the heck her mama is hysterical over!
Melissa says
Amazing photos as always…I just LOVE that you all have a great relationship with the boys mom….we’re working on that over here…my ex’s girlfriend is way too insecure to let that happen…I’m working on it! I admire families that make it all work.
Katie says
I totally agree about the red-eyed bunnies- FREAKY!
Nicky says
Another beautiful, inspiring post. You are the kind of mother and woman I aspire to be.
As for kids loving animals, my 3yo daughter is (and always has been) terrified of anything that moves of it’s own accord – animals of all sizes, feathers, dust bunnies, everything. We’re working on it.
Love and best wishes to you and your extended family.
Melina says
I remember the satisfaction of finding smooth, colored eggs hidden around the furniture of our apartment in Boston where I lived before my family moved to Vermont. Now that I’m an adult, I can’t fathom how my parents were able to cram special things like east egg hunts into their normal routine of work, school (mom got her phd when I was a kid!) bills, everything…but it sure was worth it, for the joy it gave my sister and I….
Your writing has been very creative lately with all the extended metaphors and analogies, they are so colorful and fun and pull everything together so nicely. I can learn a lot from that.
xxo
Melina
Lara says
I am always anxiously awaiting a new post from you! Part of me wonders why I enjoy reading the lives of “strangers on the internet” (direct quote from my hubby) and then I read about how you not only co-exist with the boys’ mom, but you you embrace and meld your lives into one. THIS is why I read your blog! You ooze charm and warmth and genuine love! I forwarded this to my sister-in-law who is struggling in her role as (the often time evil) step-mother and told her to take a deep breath and try again… tomorrow is another day! She found so much hope that in these intricate and often times sticky family lives we lead that balance can be found! Love, love, love!
julia says
I’m still thinking about your Should Have Been Many Things post….I love your beach pics….snuck off to the beach today and didn’t even tell the kids.
Angela says
Happy Easter!!
Any chance you could post/send me a picture of all your family photos (in frames) from your foyer? I’m trying to achieve a similar look, and have a friend who is interested in the same, but can’t imagine the finished project.
Have fun with your upcoming busyness! It all makes coming home that much sweeter!
J says
I am about to wake my kids from laughing so hard at the bunny story – and the carrots.
Love it!
Jill says
I never miss reading a post but haven’t been able to comment as often as I want. Looks like you had a wonderful Easter.
“heap of carrots slipping inappropriately toward the crotch region”….Now, this is just so funny!
Jill B (Overland Park, KS)
MrsMiller07 says
LOVE lainey’s excited face!
Laura says
I BUUURST OUT LAUGHING at the crook of thigh
carrots…ahhahahahhaha. I am dying at this.
Red Rabbit eyes…agreed.
Holly says
OMG at the carrots inappropriately near his crotch! That’s just wrong in so many ways! 😛
Soaking Up the Happy Life... says
I love Easter!!! My kiddos are 13 and 15 and they still expect to wake up Easter morning to what the Easter Bunny brought them. My daughter was born on Easter Sunday 13 years ago. The best present the Easter Bunny ever left!!! 🙂 It never gets old even when they are starting to…
Lady B and Little H says
Lovely photos, but I have to say that the bunny looked pretty scary. It is something scary with all things out of proportions, no matter how cute in real size.
We do not have such traditions here in Norway, at least not in my family. I think that it is time we created some new traditions on our own. Thanks for the inspiration!
crazy bunny lady says
There are some very cute beach pictures there, but please keep in mind that bunnies prefer to be loved and pet with all four feet on the ground. They are such delicate creatures, and not the best fit for little ones. They can easily get scared, have a heart attack, or kick and break their backs.
And I really really hope that whoever had those bunnies and chicks out with all those kids has a plan to take care of them after Easter is over. It is not okay to use a real, living being only for photo ops. I hope they are going to be responsible and provide loving homes for each animal they have there.
Lorraine says
Happy Easter to you and your beautiful family. I am a recent reader of your blog and I find it very inspiring.
jen says
i can totally picture cora doing the same carrot thing.
glad you had such a loverly holiday.
xoxo.
Lil Muse Lily says
easter bunnies completely freak me out!
awesome pics.
Kaylan says
Beautiful photos as always. I love reading your ‘holiday’ posts. Also love the new first song!
Michelle says
hahaha – now I’M cracking up at the bunny pictures 🙂 🙂
Kait says
Love the pictures from Easter. I have the same excited looks of my nephews while hunting out the eggs. Melts my heart.
Jeanne says
Nella is simply darling! I love the picture of her with the black chick.
Happiness is... says
The carrots repeatedly placed in the crotch is priceless.
I agree with you that every minute of lost sleep is worth to see a child’s wonder and excitement. I reminded myself of that every day last week as I was getting gifts ready or baking deep after midnight.
BTW, I was looking through the book “Hello Cupcake” last night and thinking that you must have it. They had a great horse cupcake design in there. Time consuming designs, but so much fun.
xo,
Jennifer from Annapolis
Lucy says
oh my goodness, Lainey is cracking me up!!!! I love seeing little glimpses of her personality!
Colleen says
I love Lainey’s last bathing suit! Does it come in adult sizes?? 😛
photo[grapher] says
great pictures! you should do a “craftastic” post soon 🙂
Dan and Tara says
I am dying to know what is in Lainey’s egg that gave her such a great drop-jaw expression?
Amie says
Looks like a FABULOUS weekend. And for the record, red bunny eyes freak me out, too!
oh, lovely day! says
these pictures make me smile!
looks like ya’ll had a wonderful holiday. your girls are just so beautiful!
sarah
Just Glory says
Grownups in furry suits are always scary to me, so I’ve never taken my girls around them. Love the bunnies and chicks, though! My kindergartener’s class is raising chicks right now (they have chickens and gardens at their school), and all the kids get such a kick out of seeing them grow so fast.
Dawn says
Cracked up over Lainey trying to give the carrots to the Easter Bunny…..so funny!
vee_writer says
Your photos are so beautiful. The lighting on the faces of your girls makes my heart feel fuzzy.
jb says
my future kids will be the best dressed because of all the links you provide to your sponsors. 🙂 just saying..
thanks for sharing your Easter with us!
TRB Holt says
xoxo,
Bug & Ruby’s Gram
theenglishgirl says
Fantastic pictures!
wendy says
LOVE the point of view in the photo of Lainey building a castle on the beach. Your creativity inspires me. Kids-with-the-Easter bunny-pics are hilarious to me as well, they almost seem tortorous to most kids. I don’t think I’m going to put my kids through the terror unless they want to, I guess. Silly.
Carrots in the crotch. Love it. She just wanted to give him a little gift 🙂
Great post, Kelle.
:)W.
Jenn A says
I wish I lived in Florida!
Alysa says
umm…do they make those hamster wheels for adults? because that would be a blast.
Melinda says
It looks like you had an amazing day! 🙂
Sarah RDH says
The crotch carrots are hysterical!! and I’m totally buying one of those giant balls this summer. hahaha giant balls. Sorry, I’m really immature.
Wendy says
I don’t always comment, but I just love reading your blog. Your beautiful pictures always put a smile on my face, and you have such a way with words. Looks like a great Easter.
Ilisa Ailts says
Long time reader, first time poster…just had to say that I love your sense of humor. Easter bunnies are kind of creepy. It’s just a strange way to celebrate the holiday isn’t it??
Life with Kaishon says
It is such a special holiday isn’t it?
And to think, the most wonderful thing about it isn’t the bunnies or the candy or the eggs…but the reason we celebrate. He lives. Glad your Easter was wonderful. Have fun traveling! I know you will. You always have fun with whatever you do!
Shannon says
Holy cuteness Batman! Love Lainey trying to give the bunny the carrots! But where are Bailey’s pearls? Thought for sue she’d have them on with her Easter dress! I love that that little kid walks around wearing pearls!
Forrest says
I’m loving your blog! I just recently discovered it and I’m hooked! My daughter Cate has that same Matilda Jane dress and ruffles! I rarely see any other kids sporting MJ–love it!
Jessie says
Ugh. I just posted as the hubby. Annoying. I’m Jessie not Forrest and I don’t suppose it matters much, but life is in the details.
millie says
those carrots!
too funny.
nella is the cutest thing ever, as always.
Vlaďka says
Hello Kelle,
I foud your blog and I´m happy. Your blog is full of love, big energy…I absolutelly love your blog. I´m dreaming about this beautiful family as you have !! have a nice sunny day Vlaďka
genderist says
don’t know which I like better — the bicycle dress, the polka dot tights or the picture of them!
Roksalanna says
I love Lainey’s facial expression as she looks in the green Easter egg!
Isabella's Mommy.... says
What fabulous memories you have to cherish!
StS says
The story about the carrots almost made me pee my pants. I vividly remember times in my childhood doing similar things and then becoming very when the “magical being” didn’t acknowledge my offering.
She is so sweet.
http://shockinglythesame.blogspot.com/
Heather Ann says
Along with red-eyes on rabbits there is the rabbit’s yellowed pee-pee feet. Eww…
Ashley says
I feel the same way about the Easter bunny. Love how Lainey gave him the carrots- too cute.
Beautiful photos as always!
Terrie says
that look on Lainey’s face makes it so worth it. Happy Easter!
nicole says
Just love you blog. Picks me up when i’m feeling blue. Love love love seeing so many updated photos of your girls. They are both very beautiful and sweet. Thanks for updating often and telling so many cute stories. Nicole