The Wilson Family: easter

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Easter 2014

He was actually posing for me, never happens!

I love Easter, Spring, Eggs, and cute outfits. This year it was great because we had such.a.long.winter! I tried to explain to Will what Easter is really all about but like most kids his age it didn't yet click. Next year. Parker quickly became obsessed with jellybeans, I mean BAD.... he's such a little monster and I love it, but whoa, I can only handle one sugar addicted kid at a time here.

We have had our fair share of friendly gatherings at the new house but I was really looking forward to hosting some holidays. Saturday we had Luke's family over for food and an Easter egg hunt. Will really looks up to Peyton and was excited to hunt for eggs with her. It took Parker a while to warm up to everyone, he's a bit more shy/reserved around people than Will ever was. But once he knows you he's a lil clown just like his bro. We had a great time having some drinks and catching up with them all and before you know it we are getting kids in bed to put our bunny ears on and get ready for round 2. The Easter bunny came, surprising with so many warnings that he many not. The boys were excited to see what was in their baskets and there was a cotton tail trail leading them out back to a new playhouse for the summer. I made a yummy cinnamon roll casserole and I think a good morning was had by all.

A quick visit from papa Jim and Mama Mary and some naps later it was time for round 3 my family came over with TOO much food, TOO much candy and TOO much crap. It is really great they like to help out, but do we need 4 deserts for 7 people and 4 kids? Or every bottle of salad dressing from my moms fridge when I told her I had it all.... I know I cant change them, But at this point the, cook, clean, entertain, clean up bit was getting a little tiring. They all had fun laughing with the boys, playing, hunting for eggs, and eating. And we had a good time hosting everyone in the new house and making some memories and traditions. I'm not sure we will host 2 events on a holiday weekend again but I am a sucker for hosting a good egg hunt!

Hope everyone had a very happy Easter!

Parker getting hit with the silly string

Peyton (8) William (3)

One "bunny"

Easter Morning

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Easter and Mothers Day 2013

Rewind real quick to Easter and Mothers Day...

My first mothers day with boy of my sweet blessings, it was surreal. I love these two boys more than words can describe and everyday I thank God for the chance to be their mommy. They are my world. Everyday, Every hour, sometimes every minute one of them is doing something to make me laugh! Will is a chatter box just like his mommy and is always talking. Parker loves to snuggle and be held, he also loves silly faces and lights up when anyone talks and interacts with him. With these two personalities it makes it hard to get anything done besides enjoy their company!

I had a great mothers day being surrounded by all the people I love most in the world.

my beautiful nana

silly papa in Wills "woody" hat

cant imagine life without our sweet Parker, so happy he was here singing happy birthday with everyone

mothers day doubled as a little belated birthday celebration.

didnt even know he was coming yet on mothers day last year!

all snuggled in after a long day, feeling blessed.

Easter was a blast this year! Our bunny went way over board, but Will had been talking up a storm about the "Easter hunt" and we had been reading books about Easter and the Easter bunny, which may or may not of lead to him having to be a good boy or being threatened with no Easter. Whatever works right?!
I will definitely do less candy next year, but it was a special morning for our first holiday as a family of four, and we of course had to include Parker in on all the action!
One of the things I love most about being a mom is getting to create fun holiday and family memories, I hope my boys have as much fun with it all as I do! My parents always made holidays super fun and memorable, hoping to carry on the tradition.