Hallie and I are taking some time with our family after a really rough day. We ask for prayers of comfort and healing.
Thank you all for being a part of our lives
Kelly
Archives for March 2016
Happy Easter 2016
We sure hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! We sure did! Little bit was spoiled, and we are going to be eating Easter candy for decades! We had a very eventful weekend, so I figured I would do what I did last year, and work in reverse for a few days, today starting with Sunday! (You are being forewarned there are a TON of pictures)
Hallie and Christopher got back late from Houston Saturday night (Mommy ended up staying to get a bunch of stuff done) and since I missed her all day, I let her sleep in our bed. We woke up around 7:45 am. and Hallie was eager to see what the Easter Bunny brought, so we ran to her room where her basket was waiting!
The contents: A butterfly net (because Hallie was telling Mommy and Daddy that she was going to catch the Easter Bunny…in a butterfly net! Ha! Where does she get this stuff!), Elsa Wooden dress up doll, little mermaid coloring pack, stickers, bunny ears, Olaf jelly beans, a Snoopy Crunch Easter Egg, Vanilla Cream Egg, Bubbles, Let it Go Microphone, and a ton of Easter eggs filled with M&M’s, Goldfish, Fruit Snacks and Smarties! (H’s favorite candy)
After opening her basket from the Easter Bunny, Daddy brought out another fun basket from Memi and Pop!
She loved everything!!!
After opening all of the Easter treats, she played for a while, then it was time to get ready for Brunch with Nana, Bapa, her Aunties and cousin Matt!
We went to Maggianos and it was as usual, super delicious and WAY too much food!
My sweet Mom and Dad who treated us to a delicious meal!
Hallie was so funny when the pasta arrived she immediately shoved it in her mouth and exclaimed “Mmm! Pasta” Yes, baby girl carbs are delicious and you are your Momma’s girl!
This little girl loves her Nana!
The whole Fam! Sans Daddy who was taking the picture! Thanks honey!
After Brunch, the Mommy bunnies rushed home and made sure the egg hunt was ready for the kids! The smallest bunny luckily fell asleep giving us plenty of time! In fact, Great Aunt Janie and Uncle Greg and some of our cousins showed up just in time for the fun! Aunt Janie of course always bearing gifts and beautiful hand made cards!
Once the kids opened their sweet gifts from Aunt Janie it was time for the hunt!
The kids were absolutely spoiled and had so much fun! Then of course Nana and Bapa brought out even more treats for the kids!
The rest of the afternoon we just spent time together as a family! (We sadly totally lost track of time and missed Mass! Ooops!)
Delicious bunny cake from my parent’s sweet neighbor!
Hallie had to water the flowers with her new watering can!
Matthew teaching Hallie about legos!
We had a really lovely day! When we got home I took some photos of Hallie and all of her Easter loot! This kid was so darn spoiled! Thanks to everyone who helped make her day fun and special!
We hope everyone else had a fantastic day!!!
<3 Kelly and Hallie
Play Group Egg Hunt
On Tuesday we went to our 2nd annual Play Group Easter party. Last year we basically just dumped out a bunch of eggs on the living room floor and let the babies crawl around, but this year, the kids really “Got it” and it was ALOT of fun!
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| Last year |
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| Waiting to see what the bunny brought! |
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| On your mark, get set…. |
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| Go! |
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| Hallie wanted to open all the eggs immediately instead of putting them in her basket |
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| “Mom, there are fruit snacks in here!” |
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| Okay if you follow me on Facebook, you have already seen this…where does she get this face?! |
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| Her loot! Can’t wait for our big egg hunt this weekend! |
Hallie’s Favorite Easter Reads
Every night Hallie and I curl up with a couple books before prayer and bed, and each holiday is another excuse for us to hit up the bookstore or library for some fun themed reading! Today I thought I would share with you all of the fun books we have been reading in preparation for Easter on Sunday:
We have also been really into our Bible Stories for girls
It’s really the most peaceful time of day, when we curl up to read!
What books have you and your kiddos been reading?
<3 Kelly and Hallie
Easter with Purple Moments
Today Hallie had another fun session with Purple Moments Photography! Sadly Hallie was more interested in destroying the set than smiling, but Larissa was still able to get some good ones!
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| Dress- This and That For Kids Moccasins- Freshly Picked |
Happy Easter!
<3 Kelly and Hallie
A Girl and her Dog
With Stella’s 6th birthday quickly approaching next week it got me thinking of how wonderful she has been since we added Hallie into our family! From the beginning she has been so protective and gentle with her. And of course Hallie just adores her! Stella is really like her first best friend! Christopher took Hallie and Stella to the dog park last week, and when they got home he asked her, “Which dog was your favorite?” Without skipping a beat, she squealed “Stella!” Of course Daddy! That love runs deep!
Nobody brings a smile to Hal’s face quicker than Stella. And nobody could come between this girl and her dog!
We sure love our Puppy Girl!
<3 Kelly
Happy St. Patty’s Day
Happy St. Patty’s Day from Hallie Anne!
We made sure to wear green today and yesterday for our playgroup party. Actually I washed Hallie’s outfit last night so she could wear it again today! When I started to get her dressed this morning, girlfriend starting crying saying “No shirt! Wore already!” In case there was any doubt in my mind that she is a girly girl, that was all cleared up this morning! How dare she be caught wearing the same outfit 2 days in a row! Luckily I was able to convince her to wear it again if she got to wear her new Freshly Picked Moccs with them! ALL GIRL!
Also here is a side by side comparison St. Patrick’s day last year, and now this year! She is getting HUGE!
What are you doing to celebrate?!
<3 Kelly and Hallie
Currently March
Happy Tuesday! And happy birthday to my sister Katie!
Here’s what’s going on at the Mock house!
Reading:
Actually, NOTHING! That is so weird for me! Any suggestions folks!? I would love to read something Nonfiction…it’s been a while!
Watching: Who else liked Fuller House?! I really did! Also the PLL finale is tonight!! Ah! I am so excited!!
Drinking: One of the Mom’s in our playgroup just told me about Chick fil a “Frosted Coffee” I am DYING to try it! Anyone else obsessing over these?
Eating: These enchilladas are the bomb (do people still say that? Probably not!) Try them!
Praying: For so many loved ones! Also praying our house sells quickly… SURPRISE….we JUST put it on the market…hence be being a bit MIA recently!
Listening to: Oldies! I am loving the Eagles Pandora station! I know I am a 60 year old!
Working on: Prepping for Easter! Also still knocking out birthday projects for little ones!
Looking Forward to:
Easter will be fun and of course seeing all the fun birthday stuff for Hal come together into a fun party! She’s going to go berserk!
Loving: For Mommy:
Okay, I did it! I bought an Irma and some leggings from Lularoe and I want to live in them…they are the SOFTEST clothes I have ever warn! I need so many more! So I am having a party soon! Add me on FACEBOOK if you want to join! It’s going to be AWESOME! And they always have games for discounts or free items! So it’s a win win!
For Hallie:
Another reason I am so excited for H’s birthday is so that I can see her in this darling dress from FunUptownGirls! It’s too precious for words!
What’s going on with you this month?!
<3 Kelly
Free Babes Handmade Giveaway Winner
Happy Friday friends! Congratulations to Ashley Barrett! She is our Giveaway Winner! Ashley, I have private messaged you with details on how to choose your winnings! Thank you everyone for entering!
If you are bummed about not winning this time, stay tuned for another fun giveaway next month! Hint…it’s a good one!!!
Have a wonderful Friday friends!
<3 Kelly
M&M Blondies
These were some of the very best Blondies I have ever tasted, and I knew when I was done eating them that I would HAVE to share the recipe with my readers!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 C Unsalted Butter
2 Cups of Light Brown Sugar
2 eggs
1 ts Salt
1 ts vanilla
2 ts baking powder
2 Cups of flour sifted
1 Package of M&M 11.4 oz bag
Steps:
1. Cream the butter and brown sugar together
2. Add eggs, Salt and Vanilla and mix until well blended
3. Slowly Add the baking powder and sifted flour until batter is smooth
4. Stir in 1/2 of the bag of M&M candies by hand so that you don’t break them
5. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish then add the rest of the bag placing them on top of the batter. (I didn’t use the entire rest of the bag…I had a small handful left over which I shared with Hallie) Also the batter will rise in the oven so don’t worry if it doesn’t look too full,
6. Bake at 350 for 24 minutes. It will look undone when you pull it out of the oven, but will set as it cools.
Once they are completely cool, cut them into bars of your desired size and share…or not!
<3 Kelly
PS this is the last day to enter the giveaway!