Well I'm certainly not the most prompt blogger out here. We've been busy having fun and enjoying all things Spring! Let's rewind back to Easter.
Mom hosted a family egg hunt for the kids and Lilly Rose had a blast. It was really nice that Oana and Jordan were able to be in town and hunt with some of the cousins, too.
Jaxx sugar. It's so sweet. I may have relished in the fact that I was able to put him down easily for the night by cuddling. :)
Easter Sunday was celebrated at church and then lunch with friends at Yaya and Papa's house. Lilly Rose and I had many egg hunts that afternoon. She really got into her Easter basket this year and loved all her goodies. Her favorite item was probably her Easter Minnie Mouse match game. The princess ball came a close second.
The week after Easter was our Spring vacation so we headed south to visit Mickey. It was fun to spend time together (seems Billy is always working) and enjoy all things Disney!
We've already had our fair share of fun in the sun...
Loving her little pink pool in the backyard - best summer purchase!
We also experienced a very sad time this month with the loss of Billy's sister, Peggy. She was the first sister-in-law (I'm blessed with lots!) that I had a relationship with as I was dating Billy. I loved her so and I know Billy has such a void, they were very close. Cancer sucks. Death is sad for us left behind but thankful for hope through Jesus that we will see her again.
Billy, Peggy and Sharon last June
Cousins
Lilly Rose has been talking about Peggy a lot over the past months. We will be sure she will always know how special her Aunt was and how much Peggy loved LR.
Through the sad times Lilly was such a joy. She always is to me, but I'm glad she was able to add light to the family. I love the things she comes up with lately. Two is fun. #twoisfun I use that hashtag a lot because it's the simplest way to describe life right now. I have a list of moments I don't want to forget so I will blog them next. She is almost 2.5. I know...I blinked. Life is fast, fleeting. I'm learning to enjoy the moment instead of waiting for what's to come. So hard for the planner in me. So hard. But right now, I'm going to enjoy my two year old blessing and be thankful for the moment.
My favorite moment today was baking this morning with my girl. Lilly Rose has asked for blueberry muffins all week. Finally I picked some up at the store last night and we made them for breakfast. Helping me in the kitchen is one of her favorite activities (not mine--I'll admit, I don't like cooking!) ;) Hopefully, her desire to help in the kitchen will grow and she will be a much better cook than her mama!
