easter

spring is here and so is the whirlwind of easter, spring break and birthdays.  by the time mid-april comes i am exhausted and ready for a week long nap.  we kicked off spring with easter at our house and had a fabulous time.  the kids loved their easter baskets (which keep getting bigger each year, not sure how that happens) and searched for eggs inside since it was raining.  well, really brooks searched for eggs.  carson was too fascinated with his mario and luigi stuffed animals (or plushes as he calls them) and shelby was setting up all her new princesses and could care less about finding eggs. 

once we finally got dressed i tried to get a shot of all 3 together.  it's not that easy to get them all looking and smiling at the same time but i did my best. 

 silly babies

look at that smile on her face when her big brother gives her a kiss.  

 

 am grateful every day for these 3.  i spent my first easter as a soon to be mom in a hospital room on bed rest.  little did i know that i was learning that becoming a parent was all about making sacrifices for the ones you love.  i'm grateful for the greatest sacrifice made so that i may enjoy life with these three little angels and one watching from above.