Easter Adventures

Every year Easter is more and more exciting, because Averie becomes more and more animated and active.

We dyed eggs on Saturday to start off the festivities. We had a blast. 

She was so funny. She realized that her hand was not the color it normally is and tried to lick off the green. Needless to say it didn't come off and her reaction was priceless. 

This was after the egg dying. I am like WHAT! How did we stay that clean, and she wants to help clean up. A child after my own heart. 

After the clean up, we went outside to play for a little bit. Averie pretended that the telescope was a microphone. Goofball. 

I made a delicious dinner for the family to eat together, it was going to be Averie, Brian, Anessa, and myself. But.... things didn't work out that way. Brian worked late, Nessa showed up at about 6, and Averie was starving and pissed off cause Mommy wanted a nice sit down dinner with the whole family. 

Instead, I fed Averie. Had to the kid was pissed. Anessa walked in about 15 minutes after Averie finished eating so I fed her next. We had pearled couscous, balsamic chicken and asparagus. Anessa liked her home cooked meal so much that she had a second plate. Which meant that mama didn't have any dinner. Brian came in at about 6:45-7 and that is when he ate. So, a dinner that we were supposed to have together could not have been more apart. Oh well. Brian and I dropped Anessa off at a play that she had to see for school, and we three grabbed a little dessert on the way home. 

Sunday! Happy Easter! Here are a couple pictures of my lovey opening her Easter basket. 

My Mom was sweet and made Averie a basket as well. 

This is a picture of Anessa's last Easter basket. She tried to veto the decision, but Brian is right it is a lot of work to make the adults baskets every year. Not to mention expensive.

We ate a delicious brunch compliments of my Mama, and hung out with wonderful family. It is times like these that I look forward to. Now it is time to start a new week and make some more great memories.

Kerin and Alyssa

Easter FUN!

Happy Easter Everyone! The whole family went over to my Mom and Dad's for Easter this year. We had a very large brunch, and an Easter egg hunt. It was so much fun. We also managed to sit down for a few and watch the Hobbit. Man those "Lord of the Ring" type movies are rough to watch, and by that I mean they are way out there in left field. I just don't think they are my speed at all. Easter all in all was a lot of fun, for the kids and the adults. Look how HAPPY! We really did have a great time. Thanks Mom and Dad.

Brian and I also went to the Sac State vs. CAL game on Saturday. It was a lot of fun.  I ate my nacho in peace. We dropped Averie off at my Mother in Law's so we could watch the game, instead of chase a two year old around during the entire game.

Onto the week......


This week is really busy. Nessa has a game today, I have to make a couple of stops on the way home before heading to the game. Then Thursday the team starts a three day tournament in Livermore. Then Sunday is my big race. I am so nervous. I am really not where I want to be to run it, but I am going to hit it hard this week and see if I can at least get 2.5 miles down comfortably. I know that the Running of the Elk is a 5K, I think I can manage if I at least get 2.5 down. I ran/walked 2.8 yesterday. I am really excited about the race, just nervous too. Oh, you know what else gets me psyched about running. New gear. See my new running capri's. YAY!

Well, I have a lot of work this morning, and it is going to be a busy,  busy day so I better get organized. Otherwise I am going to want to hurt someone by the end of today.

Good Friday!

There is instant relief in the word Friday. It means, the start of the weekend. A three day weekend at that. It means, the end of Spring Break for Anessa, no more hanging out around the house, making it a mess. It means the start of more spring cleaning, cooking, prepping for the week, and tending my precious garden. Oh, and most important PAYDAY! I always look forward to that.

We also have plans to watch the Sac State vs. CAL game @ Sac State tomorrow. I am on the fence whether or not I should go to that game. I guess I have until tomorrow to decide. I know that there is a lot to do around the house, and prep for Easter. I am one of those rare breeds that likes to clean. You can call my OCD if you have any questions about that. Sunday we plan on going to my parents for Easter brunch and an Easter Egg hunt. It will be so much fun to watch Averie hunt for eggs. I can't wait to see what she does. Last year was kind of boring because she had not learned to walk yet. This year she is a beast.

Update on my Little Miss Averie. She had her two year appointment yesterday and this is where she is at. Head Circumference: 18 1/2" (35% ), Weight: 26 1/4LB (35-40%), Length: 34 3/8" (50%). She is growing so fast. Here are a couple of her favorite things at the moment. It changes daily.

1. Loves to Dance
2. Loves Music
3. Loves to Laugh *giggles*
4. She is a terrific climber, she climbs on something new daily.
5. She loves Pasta!
6. She is a toy fanatic. By that I mean she will play with everything. Even things that aren't toys.
7. We are off of bottles completely. YAY!
8. She is signing a lot (more, all done, eat, and play). I can not wait to teach her more signs.
9. If she could play outside all day she would. (Speaking of which, I need to clean outside for her.)
10. Finally, she loves to give kisses, and get kissed.

I am going to go picture crazy this weekend. Grammy made her an Easter dress, so I can't wait to see her in it.

Yesterday was my break from running. I plan on putting in two miles today. I think I need to get comfortable with the two miles before I tack on another one. I noticed on my Thursday run that I was pretty out of breath and sore. I have also learned that I dislike running with a bottle of water. I guess I need to make pit stops along the way to make sure I stay hydrated. Here is a photo of my ambitious 3.1 mile run, that I am now paying for.

Run #6

Well I hope everyone has a great weekend and an even better EASTER.