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April 10, 2012 by: Kara Noel Lawson

A Perfect Easter Day

Easter sandbox

Easter is my favorite holiday. Spring has arrived, candy is everywhere and my matchy match obsession is cool for one day.

This year my mom made the girls dresses – Cora Jane’s out of a vintage pillowcase and Tess’ out of vintage tea towels. It was adorable. ADOABLE!!

I made the boys matching bow ties. ADORABLE!!

Matching Easter outfits Matching Easter bow ties

I love Easter baskets. All sorts of bright goodies nestled into a basket. It’s perfection… and the only holiday Hot Hubby and I exchange gifts. (Random, I know)

One of my favorite traditions is the gift of a bathing suit in the basket. It’s a great way to kick of the hot months here in So Cal! (A tradition I stole from a friend’s family!)

I also found play-doh eggs at the 99 cent store. 12 filled with play-doh for 99 cents. CRAZY deal!!

Easter baskets

Matching Easter outfits

       Baby's 1st easter      Baby's 1st easter

Church was great. We had baptisms, and true to form I wept like a baby the whole time.

Rock Harbor Easter

Then we had Easter lunch. Eli thought his new LEGO book would make the perfect “middle-piece.” I love that my 5-year-old boy knows a great centerpiece can make a break a table.

My mom put together some beautiful arrangements from her garden – rosemary with red geraniums. 

Easter certerpieces Easter certerpieces

I had given up candy for lent so I ate a bunch on Easter. I felt sick later and into the next day. I’m thinking my self-candy ban will be extended. Maybe just on weekends? Does anyone do something like that? Does it work?

Easter certerpieces

Of course we had the Easter Egg Hunt and and of course my kiddos looked Fedorable!

         Fedorable    Fedorable

My family has the best tradition of $$ in the Easter Eggs for adults. The hot ticket egg has $20 in it! I scored $11 this year.

photo 5

We gathered the kids for our traditional “Jesus is Alive” photo. We had to add exclamation points for baby #4.

I have 4 kids.

That’s crazy.

Matching Easter outfits

Matching Easter outfits

Matching Easter outfits

Oh Happy Day!!

Matching Easter outfits

Best shot of the day…

hidden grasshopper

He had no clue it was there!

Easter sandbox

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Comments

  1. Rachael says

    April 19, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Happy face and sad face on this one. YOU HAVE FOUR KIDS!!!!??? Livin’ the dream.
    Or in June you will be, at least!

    Reply
    • Eli's Lids says

      April 20, 2012 at 11:38 am

      We miss you guys. A lot. A LOT!! It wasn’t the same without you. REALLY.
      June can’t come soon enough. 57 days… but who’s counting…

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Such cuteness I don’t even know where to begin! Such darling little Easter lovelies. Way to go supermom.
    Congrats on the new house too! Yippee for a whole lotta fresh space to spread your creativity! Fun fun! PS- you’re rockin those knee pads. just go with it, girl!

    Reply
    • Eli's Lids says

      April 19, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks!! I’ll be wearing those knee pads again tonight.
      I really can’t wait to spread out period!
      I have loved reading about your trip and sweet Evie!! What a journey. Praise God you are home and things can get back to normal… whatever that means!

      Reply
  3. Jaime says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    So fun!! I too made a bow tie for my boy, though not for the hubby. He refuses. 🙂

    Reply
    • Eli's Lids says

      April 11, 2012 at 9:52 am

      I think he would be handsome in a bow tie! Lame boyz.

      Reply
  4. Kristin A. says

    April 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Happy Easter to you and your adorable family! 🙂 xoxo <3

    Reply
    • Eli's Lids says

      April 11, 2012 at 10:01 am

      Thanks my friend! Same to you. When can we get together??

      Reply
      • Kristin A. says

        April 12, 2012 at 11:20 pm

        Soon I hope!! But you’ve got your hands really full right now dontcha

        Reply

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