Pancakes and shopping!

Lately Hanna has been obsessed with pancakes!

Not just regular pancakes, no, no, not Hanna. She likes to instruct us as to what shapes we need to make! Joe and I have gotten quite good at making specialty pancakes on the the griddle like stars, hearts, words, and even Daisy. However, yesterday morning I made something so wonderful I impressed even myself! Hanna asked me to make her bear PB and a flower......I tried my best and no longer cringe at her newest request of "Mommy make a mermaid", I can conquer all:)




After enjoying our pancakes we traveled to the Edinburgh Outlet Mall for a day of Spring shopping! The weather was wonderful and we were all able to find lots of great things, Hanna is growing like a weed and really needed so much! I am so glad we went there, the prices were fantastic and we saved so much $$$, now that is a wonderful day:)

:: Easter!!::

We had such a great Easter weekend! This year Joe's family was very accommodating and had their Easter celebration Saturday evening so we would not be rushed and crazy Easter Sunday trying to go to 2 different places in 2 different cities!! That made such a wonderful difference, and we were really able to enjoy both places. At my in-laws, I was in charge of the Easter egg hunt this year. I stuffed 182 easter eggs for the 15 nieces and nephews that hunted this year.

Boy- that was very crazy! But it all turned out wonderfully.

Hanna and her favorite cousin Meagan!

Hanna and a few cousins!

Running for Easter Eggs!

We sat out a carrot and milk for the Easter bunny we we got home that evening. He must have liked the carrot...

On Easter Sunday the Easter Bunny came and Hanna was thrilled this year! I even found her a pink chocolate bunny.

That afternoon we went to my Aunt Mary and Uncle Tom's farm where we go every year! We always have the best time. My parents came as well and everything went fine, I was happy to see them looking and doing so well! My cousin Anita has the sweetest boys that love when Hanna comes to visit. Hanna rode their new pony Dusty and even(slowly!!) tried barrels this year. We enjoyed another Easter Egg hunt, wonderful food and great times with family. This was really such a wonderful Easter-I especially loved Hanna's dress this year too! :) We feel so blessed to have such a big family! I hope you all had a wonderful time too!!

Hanna and Justin

Goofy Face :)

My dad, Hanna, Aunt Mary and Mom

Easter is almost here!

We dyed Easter eggs tonight! Actually they were special Tinkerbell tattoo eggs- because that is just what princesses do:) Although the colors did not work very well and were actually pretty yucky- we still all had fun!




I have gone to Zumba for two weeks now and I actuallyLOVE it!! It is hard, and is pretty much kicking my booty- but every time is better and better... Lorie, Megan and I are having such a great time and I have already lost 2 pounds! I am learning some pretty great dance moves too- so watch out~ ha ha!

Tomorrow is Hanna's Max and Ruby field trip at Clowes Hall. The whole school is so excited about it and I can't wait either. I will be sure to post pictures, if possible!

Looking forward to the weekend and our Easter happenings...
We will head to Terre Huate on Saturday evening and then down to Vincennes Sunday afternoon and we are praying for good weather.

Karaoke, oh how I have missed thee!

This weekend we had a great time going home to visit Joe's family. In a matter of 4 hours we managed to visit 2 parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 18 of our nieces and nephews (and we didn't even get to see his oldest sister or any of their 9 children)!! Phew, it was a whirlwind but so much fun.
We had dinner at Joe's favorite; dying without it, talks about it everyday, pizza restaurant, Maurizio's (seriously if you are ever in Terre Haute it is the most amazing pizza ever!!!!!!!) Hanna stayed the night with Joe's sister Christina and we.....went singing.
Yes, it is cheesy! I admit it, but Joe and I really do love karaoke. In our hometown we went quite a bit, but it just isn't the same here. We were so excited to get together with the gang and sing some songs at our favorite bar! What a great time we all had...
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Trying new things!!

We are lucky enough to live within walking distance to the Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center. They have a huge gym, classes, lessons, 2 large pools and an outdoor water park. We have been hoping to sign up for a family membership for sometime now, but is is quite expensive. We decided we should both take a few a la carte classes and make sure it is worth the investment.

This evening I am taking a Zumba class! It is all the rage right now in Indy! I am going with a couple of friends and we will see how we like it....
I am anxious to try it and hope it is something we can continue. I am recently inspired by our friends Jen and Brad who collectively lost over 70+ pounds in a Biggest Loser contest at their YMCA. I am so proud of them!

We also have Hanna registered for Soccer starting soon with the West United junior league. She has never played before but she is very excited. We even bought her some pink and black cleats to be festive!

We are looking forward to spring and trying these great things our new town has to offer!!

Happy Birthday to ...

This weekend we celebrated a few birthdays in some very different ways:)
Saturday night the preschool gals concocted a plan to help Mandy, the preschool president, feel special on her birthday!

We decorated her house with anything cheesy we could find and she loved it!! Happy Birthday Mandy! After our hard work we rewarded ourselves with some fantastic margarita's.
Sunday, we drove to Peru for Kevin and Corey's 1st Birthday Party!! Our friends Jen and Brad went all out for their twin boys.


(Kevin)

(Corey)
We bought a super cool Tonka ride on and scooper truck, that Hanna helped pick out. We had a wonderful time visiting with our good friends and were so happy to see Leah, Pete, Evie and Elly too! Saint Mary's girls stick together:)
My favorite part of the party was the adorable birthday cakes!!! How cool are those??

Dr. Seuss Rocks!

We have had such a great week with Dr. Seuss fun. Hanna woke up to "Green Eggs and Ham" this morning for breakfast!

Wednesday Kari and I and the kiddo's ventured to Kohl's after preschool for some shopping and got them all Horton elephants. They are so cute.

Also, Daddy and Hanna had special persons night. They ate snack, played and did this awesome craft. I love it.

Thursday was pajama day, it was so fun seeing everyone wearing their pajama's. I helped out with stories and crafts and had a blast with everyone. I love pajamas!

This weekend we are painting the upstairs hallway, doing a little shopping and traveling to Peru. So excited to celebrate! My best friends twins boys will be ONE!!

Parachute, screams and giggles!!

Wow- Hanna had so much fun at preschool today! Can you hear her giggle??

Fun week ahead!

Really looking forward to this week! Tomorrow evening I will be attending a not for profit board member workshop with others from preschool. Thursday is pajama day at preschool, mommy gets in on the fun too, I am a guest reader that day. We are celebrating Dr. Seuss at school all week! I have loved Dr. Seuss all my life and to see Hanna loving it too is so wonderful, she can recite Hop on Pop from heart;) And over the weekend we get to travel to the Nord's for a birthday party. Their twin boys will be ONE--I can't believe it! We love spending time with them.

Over the weekend we enjoyed the beautiful weather! We did some spring cleaning and dinner out. We also took an evening walk. We enjoyed this wonderful sunset and Princess Hanna led the way. I love walks in our new neighborhood- with all the land, lakes and the trail they never get old. These weekends are great! (PS- Hanna even matches in that picture- tiara still there:)