These are Max & Madeline's only cousins on both sides. They are so cute and fun and they get along so well together. The only problem is that their mother (my sister-in-law) is angry at pretty much everyone on my husband's side of the family including my husband (they say their kids are scared of Steve. Yep, don't they look terrified here?).
So they don't bring the kids around a lot. So dramatic and so lame, she's always quoting scriptures and stuff about how we all need to change and be more Christ-like (wierd!). But when she isn't there, there is peace, laughter and everyone gets along beautifully. It makes me sad that we can't be together more often without there being contention. Oh well, I hope as she gets older she'll mellow out...we'll see. I doubt it, but miracles do happen. right?

When I was about 3 months pregnant with Max (2003) my family went on a 2 week trip around Europe. I was suffering from major morning sickness and don't remember a lot but the one thing I do remember is going to Austria to the town where they make these hand painted eggs. There was shop after shop full of hundreds of intricately painted eggs. They are about $10-$15 a piece for the small ones so Steve and I got 1 for us, and some as gifts for family at home.
The above 2 pictures are of the egg we bought. We put it up every Christmas and Easter.
We were spoiled last week with beautiful Spring weather. It was wonderful, we were outside most of the day just playing. Yesterday the April (well, March) showers came and we were forced to be inside. We decided to make the most of it and make Spring colored cookies! Max and Madeline cut out the cookies and frosted them. Yum...would you like a little cookie with your frosting?

I found this delightful new website called EVERYDAY BEAUTY. I just love the pictures and ideas in here. Do cool flee markets exist here in the Valley or state?

I love vintage broaches, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. They can just add so much to a plain outfit, jacket or headband. I found this picture in everyday beauty.
This is Mimi's dollar store Easter hat. I got the hat and the flowers separately and then sewed the flower on. It looks really cute with her Shabby Apple Easter Dress. The only problem is if she will actually keep it on for 2 minutes.