Hop Hop

Happy Easter everyone and I hope the Hop Hop (Robert's name for the Easter Bunny) brought you all a lot of yummy treats.  We had a great time celebrating in Red Wing for the weekend and I'm now enjoying an extra day off to just relax.  Here are some pictures from the weekend!

Playing with our friends Lucy, Abby, and Nolan!

Easter Morning!
Robert was going to church with me which is why he's dressed and Iz is still in her PJs!

A new Dolly!

Reading my new books with Daddy...sunlight was a little bright!

New Game!

A little chocolate before Church never hurt anyone!

Dressed in her Sunday Best!

My 2 favorite boys!

Easter Egg Hunt Time!!!

Mommy might have bought too many eggs!
Luckily I have a lot of student-workers who will help eat the candy!

Nap time!
Still a little jealous of Nick since Izzy has never slept in mine or Eric's arms!!

Robert and Grandpa disappeared for a walk...
we found them downstairs with Grandpa telling Robert stories!

Izzy wanted to swing with Grandpa too!

Izzy found Robert's abandoned rice crispie sucker!

I think she likes it!

New House Pictures!

I'm finally unpacked (well except for my half of the office) and able to post pictures!  The move was pretty uneventful but we couldn't have done it without everyone who helped us whether cooking lunch, watching the kids, or actually killing their body to lift everything we are extremely thankful and lucky to have such great people in our lives.  Enjoy the pictures and feel free to visit us!!

Walkout Basement Living Room/Kids Play Area

Basement 3/4 Bathroom

Office/Craft Room
As you can see the office part is set-up but not the pile of craft stuff!

Laundry/Storage space in Basement

Guest Bedroom in Basement
(aka my Mom's Room)

Living Room



Izzy's Room

Robert's Room

Our Bedroom



Main Bathroom

Kitchen (and Izzy)
This is the only part of the new house I don't like. Too small!!!

 It took us a few weeks but we're finally settled and learning or rather re-learning our way around Apple Valley.  The kids have adjusted great and love their bigger bedrooms and that they are on the main level.  The carpeting has also allowed for Izzy to become a pro at stairs and they both enjoying going down to their play room.  My commute to work is amazing and so much better.  The mileage is about the same but now on a rainy day or during rush hour a slow down means going about 50-55mph (65-70mph speed zone) instead of the fun 5-10mph I-94 allowed me to experience on an almost daily basis.  We also our liking being closer to Eric's parents whether it be to drop the kids off to run errands and do a few things around the house (like we did last night) or having them over for dinner (like we did tonight).  We won't make the commute to Red Wing until this weekend but my mom has been up a few times and it has only taken her 45-50 minutes which is great!

We hope everyone has a great week and safe travels for wherever your Easter celebrations take you! 

Playing at Grandma's during the move!

The weekend we moved my mom was nice enough to let the kids stay with her to allow for a much easier move and transition.  So while we were here sweating and working (I was hoping for no snow but instead had high humidity and mid 70 degree temps!) the kids were having a blast!  Here are some pictures and a video of their time in Red Wing. 

Playing at the park!

Izzy has had a thing for hats lately!

She loves Grandma's M&M Phone!

Getting gas for his car!

Thanks mom for helping us out by taking care of the kids!!!