Easter and more

This year for Easter, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Riecks house. It was grueling 3 minute drive. :) We didn't get an official count, but there were probably 50-60 people there! It was very fun, and not nearly as chaotic as it could have been. We lucked out and had really nice weather, so everyone got to spread out a bit and relax.

Easter morning.


The day before Easter, Jenny and Shane and Avery stopped over. She's pretty used to getting smothered by the kids - it doesn't even phase her.


The dads were in charge of the egg hunt. Once everyone got the go-ahead, they were off!


Outside finding eggs together. I was impressed with how they shared and helped other kids find eggs.



Grandma hung a bunch of sheets and flowing fabric from the clothesline. It looked cool, and all the kids loved playing with it.


We had pictures taken last weekend for dance class. Here's a preview of their recital costumes.


Ah, ye olde homestead. We can't wait until it warms up a bit so we can plant the lawn! There are trees to cut and clear, wood to stack, retaining walls that need building, and the house needs to get painted. I look forward to posting before/after photos of everything we get accomplished this summer.


Lila is getting more and more into coloring and is good at staying in the lines.


March 17th, 7:33 p.m. It's about 70 degrees outside and the kids are comfortably watching the moon rise in their summer pj's from the front porch!