Easter has always been a fun holiday in our house. I was so worried last night that it was going to be different since the boys announced that they didn't believe in the Easter Bunny. I am happy to say that we had a great time and that we still did our Easter Egg hunt and the boys loved their Easter baskets. After a hearty brunch we are all relaxing. The boys munching on candy, Donte asleep on his chair and I blogging.
Our nephew is being Christened today. Donte and I are the God parents but we only had a weeks notice and the flights were super expensive and we couldn't drive because the kids and I have work/school tomorrow. My Mom is standing in for us. I am disappointed but what can we do? Not much I am afraid. Anyway, we have been discussing what to get for Carson. In our family we often give money but I wanted this to be personal and truly from all of us. We went to the stores this past week and couldn't find anything perfect enough. Well we finally came to a decision.....let me explain before I reveal what it is.
My brother is six years and one day younger than me. I had/have a teddy bear that I have had since birth and that is my security blanket. My baby brother had a blanket. He loved this blanket took it everywhere with him. He sucked on it, cuddled with it, and was totally in love with it. Now Adam was rough and tough, he had his fair share of stitches, scabs, and bruises but he turned into a big ball of mush with his blankie.
My sister-in-law Chrissy loves the color green. I do believe that her house would be covered slab to roof in green if she could.
My brother and I can pick up stuff with our toes. Most people can but when I was pregnant I got to a point where it was easier to pick up things with my toes rather than bend down and get the object. My boys are both pros at this as well and Donte always jokes around that we have monkey feet. I often call my boys little monkeys, as has just about everyone in my family.
So we are hand making Carson a hand made fleece blanket. On the front are lots of cute little monkeys and the back is the perfect shade of forest green. I know that he is in GA but with the heat comes air conditioning, and there are a few months of cold. We are making it bigger than the average baby blanket because we want him to enjoy for years to come. It took about 2 hours to make and we all poured a heap of love into it.
I tried to post some pics but blogger is being a pain. I will try again later.
Happy Easter everyone!
