The Bunny vs. The Santa

My brother and I often talk about our “Best Christmas Ever”. It was when I was around 9 he was 5 and we lived in Collierville, Tennessee. My grandparents (Tutu and Shosho) came that Christmas and we ended up getting the new puppy that we’d been BEGGING for (Bandy, a shitzu) AND a new trampoline. We had some wonderful memories, which I’ll never forget!

Since becoming a mom I’ve always hoped and wondered how I could make my children’s holiday memories as special as that Christmas was for us. Last weekend, my parents, yet again, helped create a very happy Easter for our little boy…that quite possibly has taken the cake as my BEST Easter ever!

Even though he was sick with croup and a double ear infection (can you believe it…our child sick on a holiday?? ;) we managed to enjoy dying/coloring/stickering/hunting Easter eggs, playing with ALL our new toys like a big wheel, golf club (like a for real one), suite case, tickle-me-Elmo, regular Elmo, Easter baskets galore, and a new peach tree. I’m fairly certain this child is going to have a HUGE identity crisis with the Bunny and the Santa. While the pics are a little out of order, I'm sure you get the idea...

Gramps and Dad helping Winn find ALL the eggs (and only ONE piece of dog poo!)

Where's the bunny??

Playing "baseball" with his new golf club.

Hmmm...come here you little bunny, you've been too good to me!

Getting some pointers from Uncle Norm. I know, I know...he's better off getting pointers from the bunny.... ;) I told ya, I'm sick people!

The ice cream makes me feel soooo much better!!

My new rolly suitcase from Gigi (can't see this thing, but it's amazing. It's the Melissa and Doug suitcase that doubles as an animal kids can ride. Has a saddle bag and everything. Super cute, and multi-purposeful!)

Playing with my new big wheel...mostly the wheels.

Weeeeee!!! Lovin' that Uncle Norm!!!

That's about it...but here's a picture of my sweet boy and his Easter picture. He loved the bunnies...and their ears. I'd even venture to say, he might enjoy these guys a little more than Santa :)

Thanks again, Gigi & Gramps, Normie & Amanda, for making it a very special Easter weekend for us. I'm positive that we wouldn't have been able to provide that much fun and entertainment for our little love bunny here at the house. I'm not certain he'll remember how wonderful this holiday was, but I am certain that his mommy will!

Look at me, I'm on a BOAT!

Chap and I have lots of fond memories of growing up on/around lakes; fishing, skiing, swimming, camping, etc. So you can imagine the ants in our pants that we had trying to get Winn to experience his first boat trip! It was a success, I'd say, and we definitely have a wonderful Poppy to thank for it!

I love this picture, makes me so happy!
THIS might have been his fave. A steering wheel, some buttons to push, and some water to watch...what else does a little monkey need??
FIRST FISH!!!!!!!
SECOND FISH!!!!!!!!
THIRD FISH!!!!!!!! (which was the charm, so got some dance lessons from him too...he flopped around a while on the boat, which reminded Winn to share with him some of his fancy fish moves.)
DONE!
Thanks again, Poppy, for taking us out for Winn's first big boat experience. We couldn't have written it better and will always be a very special memory for all three of us.

Farm Fun!

I know, I know, I'm tardy as all get out...but I've promised myself and my family that I'd do a better job! A few weeks ago we took Winn to his first FARM! We had a BLAST, despite the cold rain. I'm pretty sure he smiled the entire time he was there. Makes my heart happy :)

Found some hay...loved the hay.

First pony ride, LOVED it. Laughed the entire time...with his hay of course.

Met up with his long lost friend, Mr. Moo Cow. They had some catchin' up to do and evidently felt like using their tongues to do it! Ahhhhhhhh!!! My little cowboy, had so much fun. It was amazing to watch him explore and get so excited to meet all the animals that we read about, mimmick, and act like on a daily basis. This child had NO fear in his heart. He is definitely a fan of all creatues...so far at least :)