Of all things Spring

I plugged in my camera to download pictures for (what I knew was) a long overdue blog post but I was not prepared for the 2 bazillion pictures that had accumulated there. I know it's been a while but gracious, how did I get this far behind?

So without further ado...the posting of all things Spring(y)!

Back a few weeks ago, while the snow was still melting, or possibly even while it was still falling, I decided it was time to bring some spring colors to my decor. I'm not creative (or wealthy) enough to change up all my decor seasonally, but I like to change up some little things here and there. My built in cabinet in the dining room is where I usually start.

 I found these fun spring colored dishes at the thrift store.

Our Easter was more than a little non-traditional. We hosted some family a couple of weeks before Easter. I decided I could make a few pintrest-y things to make it festive and cop out of the full course feast. So we swapped out ham and mashed potatoes for a carrot-shaped cheeseball and bird nest cupcakes. I thought it was a great trade and no one else complained.

We had (new) friends over for brunch Easter weekend. Why yes, marshmallow peeps ARE a breakfast food, I thought everyone knew that.

 

 Easter dresses have never been a big deal for us (of course) but I do usually find that we could all use some spring wardrobe help this time of year. I was a teeny bit excited to find the matching gingham shirt and skirt at 2 different thrift stores last week. That's a whole lot of handsome going on there, with a touch of priss on the side.

Don't let that pose fool you, she can keep up with every single one of those boys!

Sunday evening we had a birthday party, so instead of an egg hunt, my kids had and egg sandwich for Easter dinner. I hope they won't be scared for life! How about you? Do you do the whole, great-Easter-feast thing, or are you with me on the easy way out bandwagon?

It's not every day...

...that you get to curl back up on the couch for another hour of glorious rest after the kids get on the bus.

...that you walk through the kids bathroom and do a double take at how sparkling clean the vanity is. My children are on this wiping kick these days. They love nothing more than to wipe, anything and everything. Normal kids beg for video games and junk food, my kids beg for baby wipes. I am not complaining.

...that you can take pictures out your my windows without smears and spots spoiling the project. Hello sunshine-y day and clean windows!

...that your child has a mini meltdown because "what if we want to come back from heaven?" Some things just make no sense when you're small.

...that a trip to the "flower store" after lunch is appropriate. A few days ago it was snowing, today the sun is shining so I shall plant flowers. Maybe I'm the only one with Spring fever. {???}

...the first load of laundry is through before noon. =)

It IS (almost) everyday that the school bus brings home 3 hungry boys and I still have no idea what is for dinner. Time to head back to the kitchen and maybe start the second load of laundry. Doesn't look like we're going to get through all 8 loads today.