What an amazing Easter weekend it was from start to finish. I really enjoyed this weekend and know just how blessed we are. Saturday started with the annual Church egg hunt on the future property right down the road from us. Beautiful morning with the kiddos and I could not ask for me. Just when I thought they were too old for that they surprise me.
We tackled some of the yard work, oldest went to hang with a friend while the twin's and I colored eggs (still love all our holiday traditions). Everyone was content.
This year the Easter Bunny went at things a little different as the twin's are older (THEY KNOW NOW! ugh). Instead of wasting money on candy and things they do not need I downsized to the Dollar Store for some fillers and they each got a gift certificate to Target to get what they would like. Tyler got his Varsity Jacket which he has been working hard to earn but we have yet to get the details on it.
Sunday we started out at Church and breakfast there with friends which I always enjoy.
Then I raced home for some down time. Yep.........solid down time (minus 10 loads of laundry of course) but time in my studio. I was not working I was painting........for me. For the quiet. For the peace and for the fun of it. It is such a high for me.
As new traditions are started, this year unlike others we had no friends or family here for spring break so instead of going out to buy everything for a big dinner and handling that myself I decided to take the kiddos out for nice dinner. Just the four of us and it was great. I enjoyed each of their company and loved talking about them as babies and things from when I was in school. Life gets busy and I sure value when we take that down time.
When you stop and realize just how blessed you are and are grateful in the moment it makes it all worth it. Loving my family and friends and knowing what is important this Holiday weekend.
"To witness miracles unfold in your daily life, count your blessings and be thankful for what you DO have. Lots of people aren’t so lucky. "
You have a gorgeous family, Tracy! I love that you have the support of your "church family," too! And, no one should ever be too old to play!!!
Posted by: Kay Wallace | Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Looks like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 02:04 PM
love weekends like that! and know they are too old soon enough
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 03:15 PM
Thanks Kay! They have their moments but sure do love those kiddos. Also love the church we go to which is very family friendly and involves the kiddos.
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 03:16 PM
Love the photo of you and the kids in front of the cross, it's a keeper! Legend surprised me, too. I'd put an Easter basket on the mantel for him, but decided he wouldn't miss an egg hunt.He spotted the basket right away and then started looking for eggs. What??? As soon as he went upstairs I grabbed some plastic eggs (fortunately I had them!), put some cash and coins in them and hid them real well. When he came back down I casually suggested that maybe since he was older the Easter bunny had hidden them better than usual. He surprised us both when he said he wanted to go to the Easter egg hunt downtown, so away we went!
Posted by: Cindy | Friday, April 05, 2013 at 06:47 PM
That is too funny Cindy! You are such a great grandma! I am so happy my kids wanted to partake in everything still. I was able to shortcut things though which was great because no dishes!
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Monday, April 08, 2013 at 07:48 AM