Easter

Today is April 30th, the last day of the month and I'm just posting about Easter. Eek, its been a little crazy around here lately. That's life for everyone though. April has been a fantastic month for us! Full of new additions and exciting firsts for our family. Let's start from the beginning though and you'll see what I mean. ;)

We had a fabulous Easter brunch with the MM's and their kids on Good Friday! Kristin made these adorable cupcakes. I was so impressed! All the kids loved them and the parents too. 

 You always get a fabulous cup of coffee at the Pue's! It puts a smile on every Mama's face. 

 Our wee ones! They're getting so big. Time for another generation. ;) 

Pumpkin Patch 2010

This past Thanksgiving weekend we went to Apple Barn farms. Our little family was excited to pick out a pumpkin with some of our dear friends and their kiddos. Apple Barn is the perfect place for little kids. Chase had so much fun!

Liv is such a dolly!

Feeding the goats

They have a bunny exhibit where the kids can hold the bunnies. They were so sweet!

The gang heading out to get our pumpkins

Daddy teaching Chase the art of picking the perfect pumpkin

Landon & JP

Froelich's

Lundgren's

Ta Da! The perfect pumpkin

Chad & I left the pumpkin patch so grateful for such amazing friends! It's so nice to raise Chase with such wonderful families. We love you all and are truly grateful to be able to do life with you!

Mother's Day

Mother's day why can't you be once a month? It's just such a wonderful day and I love what we're celebrating. Probably because now that I have my own baby I appreciate my Mom, Mother in law, Nana, Aunts and everyone else who's a Mommy out there so much more. I understand your exhaustion, frustration, never ending joy and fear. Basically I understand your hearts! It's so wonderful to get together with my family and Chad's family and just honor our Mothers.

We celebrated my MIL at Ang's house down in Kits. Ang made the most amazing brunch!! It was so relaxing sitting in the garden talking about life and just enjoying each other. When our tummies were all full we decided to take a walk down to the beach. Chase played and explored while we all sat in the sun (got to work on that tan...summer is just around the corner) and listened intently to Ang's adventures in the city and all Tyler & Stacie's wedding plans. The afternoon ended with ice cream. The perfect ending to our time together.

Chase loves to sweep!

Mother's day brunch

My FIL has had some problems with his teeth. Couldn't resist putting up this picture! HA!

Mom B has always LOVED Chase's feet.

So her gift this year was his footprint and my Mom got his hand print.

Loving the beach...

and the birds!

Ty made a friend.

The original 5

Our wonderful family!

I think that was the only bite Ang got of her ice cream. Chase ate everything else! Sorry Ang!

Then we packed up Chase and headed to my Mom's house for dinner! The house was filled with laughter and conversation the minute we walked through the door. My Mom's side of the family is all very outgoing and fun. Mom made an incredible salmon dinner and my Nana made her famous cheesecake! Why is it that I eat my way through EVERY holiday? The Canucks game was on but they won so all was well in the world. :) My Nana had commented about a month ago how she wanted to go to see Michael Buble in concert but his tickets were sold out. The following week I heard on the radio they had added another day. I quickly jumped on the chance to get her tickets. Watching her open the tickets was the highlight of the day! She screamed with delight and was so shocked. Every so often you find that perfect gift and the reaction is the best part. Once again, I enjoyed my day! So thankful to be a mommy to my amazing son. He brings me joy everyday!