What are those?

I'm a big fan of a couple of baking blogs. I'm mostly consistent and loyal to Conversations with a Cupcakes, but I also really like Bakerella. Wanting to do a fun easter baking project with Tyler I found these really cute bunnies on a stick: cake-pops are what she calls them. These were her version of easter bunnies last year. Mine were not quite as cute-had a few people ask what they were-they look more like mice. My friend TD also made some cake pops without the stick and I was not wise to the ways of white chocolate chips when one cannot find any candy melts. There for we went for taste in the form of a gnauche covering. it was yummy. Leslie was there to help Tyler and I make these for our dear friend Ady's birthday. She provided cute sprinkles for the nose and eyes. It was fun and the kids LOVED them!

Thanks these pictures Leslie!

Easter Sunday!

With my parents in town the sleeping arrangements changed a bit. We put Tate in the Girls room and brought the girls in with us. I have to admit it's been fun to have them in the same room-and convenient for when Tyler gets me up to go use the bathroom.

I have to admit I don't know how the Easter Bunny got past us, leaving an egg under each girls pillow with a little bracelet in it. Sneaky bunny!

Easter Bunny tracks

Finding the baskets

Chocolate bunny for breakfast? Why Not?

In-between Conference sessions we took a LONG walk.

Thank you for coming to see us Grandma and Grandpa Harris.

We LOVED, LOVED, LOVED having you here

and look forward to the next time we can all be together again!

When Grandma comes to Play

While working on lunch one day Grandma Harris took the kids out back. When I went to get them I found them doing this:

Never a Dull Moment!

Every time there is even a slight breeze McKenna asks to fly the kite.

After lunch we surprisingly got it up.

Easter Eggs-creations

Tis the Season for Bunnies

As mentioned Grandma Harris made the girls a couple of petti-skirts. She also made them some shirts to follow and with accompanying bunny ears...well these are my kind of Bunnies.

Some of the best Hoppers in town

Grandma, Zoo & Carousel

The Zoo is always fun, but after a few years the pictures begin to look the same, so you find that although you still love all the animals you become more selective on the shots you take. Luckily the kids change and grow every year as does the excitement to go.

Wednesday and Thursday were supposed to be the best days of the week weather wise -Tate's health started to improve on Thursday and so we headed to the zoo thinking it might be good to get out and seeing the animals might improve Tate's spirits. Unfortunately it was still cold and rainy with a few bouts of Sunshine and Tate didn't seem to care about anything except being held, but we had a great time regardless.

We spent time in the aquarium where we hardly ever go and saw a lot of big sharks who were feeling quite...lazy or social depending on your point of view. They were just hanging out laying on the bottom next to the glass for close viewing.

Catching a few rays of sunshine

Last time we were at the zoo Leslie introduced my kids to The Carousel. Fearing the price of a ride we have actually avoided this attraction but after finding out rides are only a $1 we are quickly becoming regulars. It was all McKenna could talk about the whole time we were there. Tyler has overcome her fear of it and she's a big fan and we discovered that Tate is also a fan.

This was the one time Tate actually showed any emotion. He Loved the Carousel, they all did but Tate did NOT want to get of holding onto his horse and became quite upset when it stopped.

WE LOVE THE ZOO-Rain or Shine!

Rainbows Aren't Forever

Spring Break and Lots of rain mean time to play inside. Baking is always a favorite of mine and cupcakes are a favorite of everyone. When I saw this done by Silvia, my sister-in-law I was intrigued and thought this would perfect. Everyone helped. Grandpa and Tyler helped mix the cake (from scratch) and both girls loved mixing the colors in the cake batter and together to create other colors: Green, purple, orange. Super Fun and YUMMY!

These didn't last long at our house!

A big Thank You to my Sister-in-law Silvia who found this cute idea.

Here's the link for the recipe http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/taste-a-rainbow-cupcakes-842128/

I love how cupcakes are everywhere and the ideas and flavors are incredible.