Spwinter Time & Easter

Is it spring? Is it winter? We're definitely stuck in the middle these days. 

 Between the chill and the wind, the boys have enjoyed being able to play basketball inside the shed.

 Our rules are that Noah can't steal the ball from Levi or block his shots - that helps keep the peace while they play.

 Ben was away for a week in Washington D.C. for KARL and we were ready to celebrate his return! Levi and I created a menu and decided that Funfetti cupcakes had to be a part of it (since they're Ben's favorite). And then we thought, how fun would it be to write a message on them! I did the letters for WELCOME, Levi did the rest!

 Can you tell how excited we were to have Ben home?!

 Levi even made a welcome sign that we taped to the windows, and he had recently purchased some balloons so he blew them up, too. Not only did the dining room get decorated, Levi taped one balloon up in each room of the house. :-)

 Each year, Easter brings these temptations....this big bag only lasted 2 days at our house.

On Good Friday, the boys had well-child check-ups and afterwards I treated them to Back Alley Pizza (brick oven pizza place in Newton).  

 They were so thrilled by having their own bottle of soda,

 and then the pizza came it was so good, too!

 Saturday before Easter we spent most of the day outside. It was good to enjoy the sunshine and get some stuff done outside.

 The boys are spending more and more time playing baseball outside these days, and often that means Ben has to play with them. Apparently, my baseball skills are not as helpful as Ben's.  Strange.

Easter Sunday we woke up to this:

 The boys got a couple Easter treats from us that they had to find in the house.

 The boys like to use a dry erase board and markers during church. I had ordered new boards and markers for the boys as an Easter surprise, but the boards didn't show up in time! So, just new markers for Easter Sunday, instead.

Blooms at church covered in snow. 

Easter evening we gathered at my cousin Megan's house for our Epp Easter. My sister and Miki put together this amazing fruit rabbit. :-) 

 We had a wonderful meal and a great time catching up with one another. I wish we could get together more often - the few times a year that it happens just isn't enough!

 

 After we finished dessert, it was time for the grandpa's to hide Easter baskets and eggs for the kiddos. Then, the search was on!

 He's my favorite!

 Levi was in search of one green egg...and while several of us could see the green egg, Ben had to help him spot it...

 got it!

 And, the annual cousin photo! :-)

 While we woke up to a blanket of beautiful snow, it was just as amazing to finish the day off with beautiful, warm sunshine!