DORYA THE EXPLORER-as Bree says

With Bree's actual birthday falling on Easter Sunday this year, we waited a week to celebrate her party with family and friends. When asked what kind of party she wanted it was hands down Dora. We figured she would be a natural for Ni Hao Kai Lan but although she enjoys that show it is the Spanish senorita who wins her heart over! Dora is no stranger in our home. Brooke had two Dora birthday parties in a row (plain Dora for her 4yr and princess Dora for her 5 yr). So, Bree has had plenty of exposure with lots of Dora DVD's and toys. The other day the older girls and I overheard her counting aloud...one, two, three, four, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, ten! It was so cute!

EASTER FUN

Coloring eggs. Tried a new "Martha Stewart" way this year- don't quite think ours turned out good enough to be in her magazine. But, we had fun doing it anyhow.

Our Easter Beauties. Finally, a sunny and warm Easter Sunday in northwest Ohio.

Definitely a busy day. Egg and basket hunt at our house first then again at mema's house with all the cousins.

"I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE"

Happy Easter to all our family and friends. As we embark on this joyful season, we strive to teach our girls that the real reason we celebrate isn't about easter bunnies and chocolate rabbits, but rather it is about one simple statement.....HE IS RISEN! Praise to our Lord Jesus Christ for the amazing gift that He gave us.
This Easter has a second special meaning to us as Bree's birthday fell on Easter Sunday. What a wonderous day to celebrate another gift that He gave to us.

EIGHT IS GREAT!!

Eight years ago on March 26th, 7:19 p.m., Brooke entered our lives. She was actually due on March 28th (my mom's birthday), but because Brynn was such a big baby (8# 11oz), I elected to be induced a couple of days early so I could walk a bit easier after this delivery! Out she came, much easier I must say, but when they put her on the scale....8# 10 oz. And my mom quite clearly stated at that point "you mean we induced before my birthday to save one ounce"! Oops- oh well- who knew I could have such large babies. Must have been all the ice cream I ate during my third trimester.

We celebrated this year with a big party on the 27th. The theme we worked on for months....a Detective/Suspect party complete with a magnifying glass cake and a 15 riddle scavenger hunt. Having daddy as a real detective helped with many of the props! We love you Brookie!!