For the last two years Nicole has worn the cutest dress given to us by cousin Katie. She wanted to wear it again this year because she that's her "Easter dress." Even when I explained it was getting too small she wanted to wear it. Even when I couldn't find the apron that goes over it (I will find it!) she still wanted to wear it. So, I gave in. She still looks pretty cute. But she's definitely not wearing it next year!
Here she is in the same dress last year.
And in 2009. Look how much longer it was on her!
Okay, back to the present. Here's what the Easter Bunny brought this year.
The Easter Bunny had to hide eggs inside since it was raining. Nicole was up before anyone this morning, excited for the festivities to start. We had to wake up Allyson who had a serious case of Easter bedhead.
After hunting for eggs we went to church. A friend who works with the kids took this picture. Later today Nicole told me this was the best day of worship she's ever had in church. Love hearing her say that! We've been told before by her teachers that Nicole loves to worship God.
Well, one more trip down memory lane. Inside our church this year we were surprised to see they had taken a picture of Allyson at last year's church Easter Express. They framed a huge print and had it on the wall. Look how little she was then! I love this picture.
Unfortunately Daddy had to leave for work right after church. But he did get to be at the church's annual Easter Express yesterday.
Allyson loves the elevator. She especially likes pushing the buttons and has pushed the alarm on more than one occasion.
This is the elementary kids area.
Allyson was very excited about the baby chicks!
Uh, touching's okay but no picking up the chicks, Allyson!
She loved the bunnies and kept wanting to cuddle them.
This is the girls with our good friend, Beth. (Our former life group used to meet at Beth's house.)
This is the best I could do for pictures together. It was grueling to get this one!
If Allyson looks a little guilty it's because she is. She kept sitting down and opening the eggs...
...then eating the candy inside.
Nicole loved getting her face painted.
And Allyson, too!
What? I have a broken arm? Oh well... let's jump anyway!
They had sheriff, fire and ambulance vehicles outside, too.
We napped in the afternoon and then went to a friend's house for dinner. This year we made an Easter Bunny cake! Nicole helped me decorate it.
Our friends (who are from southern California) gave the girls an Easter bucket. They were excited! We had a wonderful dinner of lamb, potatoes, asparagus, salad, rolls and strawberry creme puffs and cake!
The day before Easter Nicole was so excited she drew a bunch of pictures and slipped them under everyone's doors while we were sleeping. Here are a couple.
We obviously had a very nice Easter.
