BABY CHICKS for EASTER

They came to visit for a little while. She insisted that they needed to be seat belted in. Sister K died laughing. We are so grateful that Sister K lets us come play at the farm, it blesses her little soul. She loves animals so much.

"MOM, CAN WE TAKE A BIKE RIDE INTO TOWN?"

We took a ride into town and stopped at the circle park and then went down to where the old library use to be. Sierra stopped to take a rest and read us her assigned book from school. She has become quite the little reader. She is so sweet and so is my dear Madison. I love spending time with them on these cool spring days. They are my dearest little friends. I am so blessed to have them be apart of my life.

I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE!

When I see Madison riding Sierra's old bike I am sad. I think where did my little baby go. But, I love to hear her singing the whole way down the road. I can ride a bike. I can ride a bike. I can ride a bike. She loves being big. I miss her little Diego bike cruiser but she does look so grown up on the top of Sierra's old bike. Sister K found an old bike of her granddaughters up in the attic of the garage for Sierra. She was getting a little big for her bike, so it all has worked out perfectly, but all things do when Sister K is involved.

MORE of SUNDAY

Sierra made Madison a little lunch prior to church. Sierra's favorite, Ramen.

THIS NEVER GET's OLD

Love!

EASTER TRADITION

If you don't own this book, you must. A dear friend gave this book to me on Sierra's first Easter. It is a classic.

It was written in 1939, but it is really hard to tell. The theme of the book is applicable today. It is about a little cotton tail girl bunny who dreams of growing up and becoming a great Easter Rabbit. One of my favorite lines is, "What did we tell you! Only a country rabbit would go and have all those babies. Now take care of them and leave Easter eggs to great big men bunnies like us."

Through being a mother she comes to learn all there is to know to become a Easter Rabbit. I think it glorifies the greatestness of motherhood. In the very end of the book the Easter Rabbit delivers a peek-a-boo egg to a little sick boy.

I have pictured a peek-a-boo egg below. They are now a thing of the past and it really breaks my heart because I think peek-a-boo eggs should be as much a part of childhood as snowglobes. They are also referred to as panoramic eggs. You can order your child one from sugareggs.com. There are also great tutorials on Youtube if you would like to save a little money and make your own. Pictured below are two little ones I fould at Funfinity in Orem for .25 a piece.

HAIR

She loves her new hair. I asked her if she was ready to grow it out again and she said, "No, I am going to keep it short forever." I didn't adjust as well and had to do some retail thearpy to cope with what I had done. I think the dress goes well with her new hair cut. She says her new favorite color is blue. I am ready to move on from this topic, so you will get two posts today.

LOCKS of LOVE

She is donating her hair to locks of love. She has wanted to for a long time. Her Aunts donated their hair, which inspired her, see here.Yesterday was the day, I got the scissors and chopped it. I have to admit I was a little shaky and her ponytail ended up diagonal. I thought I could do it. I sometime am a little overly confident in my hair cutting abilities, although I have no skill. I always think I belong on Rodeo Drive, 90210 when I pick up the scissors but very quickly realize I belong at dollar cuts or worse. She has an appointment with hairdresser on Friday at 4:00pm. She doesn't care either way. She loves it. I will forgive myself for being so compulsive. She is excited to go show off her hair at school today. She couldn't wait to wake up. I am hiding in shame until Friday.

REUPOLSTER a OFFICE CHAIR

I am dedicating myself to at least walking in the morning again. I am feeling stronger and enjoying it. Madison loves to go for a ride in her stroller in the early morning. It is still a little brisk but it feels good.

I am not done yet. I have to staple the underside. But, I have been busy turning this chair into something beautiful. I have been tired of looking at the rip in the seat. Nate covered it with duct tape, which made it more unattractive. I finally went to Jo-Ann's and dug through there red tag items. If I had of known it would have been only $8.00 to transform this chair, I would have done it a long time ago.

FAMILY NIGHT

MJ helping me make dinner
MJ rinsing the dishes. Her very favorite chore.
Sierra said her chore was making our home beautiful by creating beautiful works of art.
We finished the evening with a puzzle competition. MJ was really close to winning. Her puzzle wasn't easy. However, Sierra won by one piece.

SPRING BREAK (WEEK IN PICTURES)

Played with this little guy. MJ tried to kiss this little boy in Sunbeams once. They both got really close but were giggle so hard they couldn't touch their lips together. I finally had to seperate them. (Doesn't he look like the little boy on Jerry Maguire?) He is so stinkin' cute.
Picked up baby chicks with Sister Kay.
Swung on Grandma's swings.
Played with baby Audrey.

BEST WRITTEN WORDS of MISS CC

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