Happy Pseudo-Birthday

Today Kenzie got to celebrate her birthday at preschool, since it comes during the summer. She was so thrilled to get a sucker, a balloon, a certificate, a big sticker, and of course a crown! She got to bring cookies to share with her class, too.

Then we went to get a haircut, and I always have to take a picture afterwards. A few days ago Kenzie sadly told me, "But if my bangs get too long, I won't be your cutie-pie anymore!" How sad is that? (By the way, it was her idea to grow out her hair in the first place!) I guess it was her "birthday" so she can change her mind all she wants!

Egg Hunt

Sunday we got together with the Arnold/Lambert clan for the annual Egg Hunt. I was excited for Parker's first hunt, since last year he wasn't walking yet.

CJ was pumped. I think?

Kenzie wasted no time!

Parker, on the other hand, took a little while to realize what was going on. Sure, he saw the eggs, but so what?

"Mom, I'm finding so many eggs!"

Parker picked up the pace eventually!

Asking her to stop and smile resulted in this forced look.

Discovering there's candy inside!

Ahh... kissing cousins! Tatum and Parker are sure sweet together.

The little posse: Kenzie, Camille, and Megan. Another eventful holiday!

Our First Project

Kenzie is starting to get excited about her new room, and since her walls are painted with magnetic paint, Kenzie and I spent an afternoon painting little wooden shapes and gluing magnets to the back. Now she'll have plenty of magnets to hang up her princess posters. (And ok, maybe Mommy's a little excited, too.)

Coloring Eggs

My favorite part was that when we were done, Kenzie asked, "What do we do with the eggs now?" I told her we can eat them, but she was pretty disappointed to hear that was all. (Not to worry, the egg hunt came later, just with plastic eggs. It's bad enough finding a plastic egg a whole year later!)

I didn't think Parker was interested, but he did hand the eggs to Kenzie and plunk a few into the dye himself.

We were so close to a cute picture of both kids! Here Kenzie's smiling...

...and here Parker's paying attention. Oh, well. Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny Was Here

The Easter Bunny rang the doorbell just after breakfast, and two little kids were so happy!

Kenzie was very excited for a new Barbie!

Parker really loved his little dinosaurs, but he was equally thrilled to discover a "Bubby" (bunny) made out of "chock-it"

He ate the entire thing in one sitting, too! (It was hollow, but still, that's impressive for a little guy)

Closing!

I really don't know why this is the end result when I say, "Smile!" But anyways, here's my kiddos starting to dismantle the gift basket from our realtor. A closing gift, because we closed on the house today! I wanted to take a picture of Chris and I at the title company, but I have a sinus infection so my eyes are all bloodshot and I'm not lookin' so hot... I've got to hurry and get better so I can pack, though, because we're moving in a little over a week!

Preserving a Shred of Masculinity

He is playing with his Hotwheel car and ramp, after all. :o)