Easter 2013

It was brought to my attention this weekend that I hadn't blogged since before Easter, oops! I'm sorry, sometimes I feel like life is too busy or that nothing too exciting has happened. I'll try and be better. We had a great Easter. We had family in town which was fun and exciting for everyone, especially the kids. For the first time the kids and I dyed eggs. Thank goodness Jessica was a pro at dying eggs and gave us some help. The kids really love her! We also got to meet her boyfriend Evan, who fit in great with the family.  My aunt Amy had the genius idea to bring lots of wine to have an adult egg hunt. It was fun and we all got some wine. Win win!!  Maritza and Paul also came in from New Orleans to celebrate with us. I love seeing them, we don't get to see them often enough. I think it's so cute that Maddie calls her "Momitza". She wouldn't stop talking about everyone for a whole week!We had great food, and adult wine hunt, easter egg hunt and lots of good conversation. 

Pre-Easter fun 2013

Easter and Spring time are always fun around here. The weather is usually nice, there are tons of activities and plenty of candy. We went to the George Bush Library Easter egg hunt in College Station. I was so excited to take the kids there. Of course we were traveling, I the weather literally changed over night. I'm sure if I had checked the weather I would have know, but I digress. Oh and Maddie is in a "party/princess dress" kick and only wants to wear dresses. We got there at 9am and it was chilly and misting. The kids didn't seem to mind really, but I was cold (no jacket either). They played a few games, won prizes, ate popcorn and hunted for eggs. I was thankful my parents came to help me with the kids since they were split up by age. I took Maddie to her hunt. She was so cute, she would see them and squeal. But she wasn't eager to put it in her basket. She's gotten better though!

Popcorn!

Anxiously awaiting the Easter egg hunt!

Happy boy ready for his Easter egg hunt!

2 peas in a pod!

Take 1

Take 2

The kids had a hunt at their school too. They both came home with extra goodies from their friends and teachers too. I didn't do anything this time around, MOTY! They enjoyed it though. I had to make sure and go through Max's candy. He got several snickers and butterfingers, that I had to take out. He loves hershey kisses though, so that made up for it!

Today we had our third egg hunt with our playgroup. I almost thought we weren't going to be able to make it, but luckily we were just a little late. Kids had a good time. Max was a pro and got alot of eggs. Maddie did better than her first try. She seems to only want to get her favorite color or something. Little diva! Happy Easter everyone! Tomorrow we'll enjoy a family day and we are expecting family to celebrate at our house this weekend.

NW Moms and Tots  Egg hunt

Halloween Fun

Our day started slow. Daddy went to work in the morning and we had my Mom (Estela) and Maritza over. We made a big breakfast and Max loved his waffles! He is really enjoying feeding himself finger foods, like puff, Kix, peas, carrots, tortilla, waffle bites, bananas, avocados, etc. He is still a good eater! Although, it takes some enticing for him to finish all of his bottles.

We went the Halloween store and Walmart looking for some last things. We had lunch/dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, La Hacienda. Max loved the re-fried beans, guacamole and rice. Then we said goodbye to Mom & Maritza. The day had been so busy, Max really hadn't taken a good nap, so we had a power nap before the neighborhood carnival. Nothing too exciting, as Max is really too small to enjoy Moonwalks and such. I did get some yummy cotton candy though!!

Yes, Max was crying in the picture, but he got over it very quickly and was in a good mood the rest of the night. :)


Later we came home and following in tradition, Shawn pulled down the tailgate of the Ford and passed out candy(remember our crazy dog Tyson, he likes to bark and jump on visitors!!!). We did that for a while, then Mommy and Max went to the neighbors party. Max got to have some quick playtime with his buddy Jaxen. Busy day!! Happy Halloween!!