Sunday, March 24, 2013

Egg-celent!

It's cold + windy outside, I've pinned way too many egg ideas, and Easter is a week away. This was the prefect morning to test out a few recipes/ideas, and dye some eggs! My parents came over to help, and we got to work. Up first: dying eggs with kool-aid and water. Good idea in theory, but after a few spills, my hands are dyed various shades of reds/oranges. That and there aren't as many color variations as the box kits. But, kids had fun... and that's what matters right? And, Aiden learned he liked hard-boiled eggs. He didn't get it at first... when Bobby handed him an egg (peeled), he kept trying to "crack" it on his plate! haha. 


Next up: white chocolate puppy chow. Now this was fun, and the kids loved helping! Bridgette asked me "to get the ingredients, so she could help make the recipe". I love that she's wanting to cook with me! The kids probably liked "smashing" the mini eggs the best... using Aiden's hammers and Bridgette's mini rolling pin. And if you want the recipe, go grab it here: {http://www.designeatrepeat.com}

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Tulips in BLOOM!

It's spring time again... and the flowers are gorgeous at the Dallas Arboretum! My friend Sarah and I made a trip out there 2 weeks ago, and the weather was beautiful! We had the kids, wagon/stroller, snacks, drinks, etc... and were ready to get some awesome pics of the kids within the blooms. We got pictures all right, but not as many "posed" ones as we had hoped. The kids were over it from the first snap of the camera! We had more luck down the crape myrtle row with no flowers - go figure. Either way, we had a great time together and the kids enjoyed being outside! Enjoy the pics!

this is how it started - get excited kids!




and then it picked up a bit... 




my favorite!

hey, you lookin' at me!? wanna get into some trouble??