Four Years of Marital Bliss

Four years ago today, Glenn and I started our life together, and so far, it has been a pretty good one, so we decided to celebrate. The traditional gift for the fourth anniversary is flowers, so I was not surprised when a bouquet of stargazer lilies landed on my doorstep. I got a little creative in my "floral" gift for Glenn, and planned a picnic to the Lilly House gardens and baked flower cookies too.

I spent all day in the kitchen baking cookies. But I had a super helper in Hazel.

Hazel kept saying, "Daddy be so happy we make him cookies!"

These were some pretty serious cookies. (And I also made some chocolate rosettes for good measure.)

We had so much fun getting out in the fresh air and being silly!

We decided not to get a babysitter, because we thought the girls might like to celebrate with us. We were right.

Glenn and Hazel chased the ball for a little bit in the garden where we had our picnic.

Elise really enjoyed her first picnic.

She even got to gum a piece of dinner roll, which was a different experience for her.

A little girl and a dandelion . . . Classic.

Sisterly love. . .

Sometimes sisterly love lets go. . .

After the picnic, we explored the gardens.

Together.

Independence.

And Glenn and I took the opportunity to play with our camera and take some photos of the flowers.

Glenn took this one.

I took this one.

Easter Weekend

Easter weekend was upon us. Saturday was dark and stormy, but that did nothing to dampen the mood. In fact, it just gave Hazel an excuse to wear her rain boots.

Saturday morning, the McCain clan joined the Pattersons at the Ulen Country Club for a quick brunch and an Easter Egg hunt. While we ate, a certain rabbit wandered through the dining room and introduced himself to Hazel. She was a bit surprised by his size, but quickly warmed up to him. Due to the rain, the egg hunt was moved inside, but none of the hunters seemed to mind the change in venue.

That is one big bunny!

Hazel decided to join the 3-4 year old group so she could hunt alongside Audrey.

Elise considered leaving the group to go hunt with the 2 and under crowd, but decided that she would just hang out with Aunt Annie instead.

The hunt is on!


That Easter bunny hid eggs everywhere!

Hazel's basket, affectionately known as "The Collector."

Not too shabby for moving up an age group!

In fact, I would classify this as "quite a haul."

On Sunday, Megan and the girls went back up to Lebanon, this time to see cousin Laura get baptized. During this time, Glenn went to the airport and picked up Grammy, and everyone met back at the Club for a delicious Easter brunch. Afterwards, we returned home, and to everyone's surprise, the Easter Bunny had stopped by!

Hazel got a fancy new tricycle and a princess helmet!

Lisey got a ball popper. Fortunately, Hazel (and her helmet) were there to show her how everything works.

Oh, did we mention that the new trike has a basket that is the perfect size for Pink Baby?

Apparently the Easter Bunny shops at Vermont Confectionery. Lisey likey.