Dress up and....Tractors.

Kennedy loved playing on Papa Brian's lawn mower. She was driving. And she booted Elias out of the driver seat. That's my girl! Then the girls got into the dress up attire. They even had the heels out - and were wearing them. Now, Addie is used to this, she wears them pretty much daily I assume, but this was K's first experience. I'd say it was a hit!

party weekend. yes, please.

Our little girl is getting so big! Just yesterday, we noticed her saying "yes, please" every time she said yes. Isn't that just sooo sweet? And she is really into hugs and kisses. And when she yanks your hair out so hard that you wince, she gently pats your arm and says, "I sorry." And proceeds to the next hair. And I LOVE her for it:)

This weekend was the first in a while when we didn't have much going on. So, we just hung around at home - super fun! And totally recommended:) Saturday, K and I played with play-doh for the first time. It says 2+ and maybe for a reason. She just wanted to eat it. Oh, well. At least I got the little tubs and we can save the unopened ones for a while...

And then, while I went and ran some errands in the afternoon, Daddy was hanging out with Kennedy. They heard the Peppy's ice cream truck coming up the road, so off they ran! A bomb pop for K and a oreo ice cream cookie for Daddy. What happened? K tried to eat the stick on the popsicle and threw it on the ground after seeing the ice cream cookie. Daddy gladly shared half with her (on the deck - good job! and WITH camera! Bonus!). I don't think there is a question as to whether she liked it, do you?

Nice job, Daddy - use a bowl!

mmmmmmnnnn.

Cheese!

Sunday morning, the coloring started early in our house. K whipped out her blue green crayon and began working on a coloring book she received for Easter. You see what happens with these lovely things they call "washable" crayons. They don't mention just how water soluable they really are. Add a little bit of saliva and this is what you get. I'd say we have a masterpiece. But you can be the judge....

Read on. Read on.

So, I didn't know how to post all of the pix I have taken lately, so instead of adding all to one post, I did it in sections. So, Read on. Read on. And Enjoy!!!!!

the cake that Rachael made.....

This is the coolest and most delish cake ever! I think everyone needs to make it and eat it all up. Rach found the idea online and decided to make it; I think all of my family would agree - it was a big hit!

This is one half of it. So cool, huh? It's just a white cake, divided into 6 bowls and colored w/ vibrant gel food coloring. Pile one color on top of the next, it spreads out like this on its own...

This is the second half. Reverse order...

Then bake it and frost it w/ 16oz of Cool Whip and a package of vanilla pudding and ta-da! THEN EAT and enjoy! Delish!

I'm pretty sure I need some of this cake right now. Yes, I am certain of it. Where is Rachael when you need her??????

The (Live) Bunny?

Now, I know that I read the signs posted at Sycamore Mall correctly. They said, "Live Easter Bunnies from Petland....from 10-12, bring your cameras..." That is what we did. I guess. We stopped at the mall on our way out of town on Saturday morning before Easter. And as we walked up to the place where the live bunnies were supposed to be, out came this...

Not what we expected, but still cool all the same. K wasn't really scared of the bunny, she did clutch on a little tighter to me, but she agreed to sit with the bunny. Looking a little wary at first, she actually laughed and pointed at him, she really thought he was funny...

Easter Bunny? How about Carousel Bunny...

We got an early start to Easter weekend - Jon and I were off at 3 on Friday! So, we took K to Coralridge Mall to get a picture w/ the Easter Bunny. Except there wasn't one. Stupid huh? No biggie, we decided to go on our very first carousel ride! And we found bunny that was perfect! K was a little antsy getting ready for the ride to start, but once it got going, she was in love! Thanks to Kathryn for the free ride tickets. Now we will have to do it everytime we go, I bet.

In motion - I think she LOVES it!

candy free for all.

Easter started a week early for us in North Liberty. There was an Easter hunt on the Saturday prior to Easter and all kids under 10 were invited. Well, if you know North Liberty, you know that what appears to be the vast majority of the population is under 10 years old. Needless to say, it was a fairly chilly morning and even so, there were gobs of kids. Luckily, the "under 5" kids got to pick candy from the Babe Ruth outfield. Kennedy only picked up the shiny pieces of candy, and only after I directed her to look in that direction. Mostly, she just wanted to run, so I let her.