Spring Break & Easter

I wouldn't call it an actual 'spring break,' but I did take a few days off to be home with the kids because daycare was closed! I was off on Thursday and Friday and was looking forward to being able to sleep in and spend time with the kids. On Thursday, I took the kids to go see the movie "Home." We went to an early show and the kids seemed to enjoy it. Mason got a little antsy towards the end, but made it through! We came home and I boiled our eggs so we could color Easter eggs. (I had boiled eggs that morning, but they were a BUST! I didn't cook them long enough. I couldn't believe I messed them up). Leah and Mason had a great time doing eggs late in the day though!

Friday was a pretty low key day. We went to the mall and attempted to see the Easter Bunny, but holy cow - the line was insane! It had to be at least an hour long. We decided to take a pass and just wave to him from the sidelines. We grabbed lunch and decided to go bowling! We went to the Tivoli Bowl in downtown Downers Grove. It is an OLD bowling alley! Somehow, Mason managed to come out on top - not sure how that happened!

Saturday we went over to my Dad's and hung out for awhile since we weren't going to see him on Easter. On Sunday, we woke up to see if the Easter Bunny came. He did! The kids found their baskets and went on a hunt for all of the eggs! They had a good time.

 Leah found an egg as soon as she came downstairs!

 The Easter Bunny came! (Don't mind my sweet girls bed head)!

 

The Easter Bunny even brought me a basket of goodies. 

 I asked for a smile and this is what I got!

Hulk Smash playdoh is the best!

In the late morning, we had plans to meet my brother and family for Easter Brunch at Seven Bridges Golf Club.Of course we couldn't leave without taking pictures first!

 My sweet kids!! Love them!

 I love how much they love each other!

 Best Friends!

 My cool dude!

 Princess!

 My whole world!

 Cousins are the best!

Mase is styling!

After brunch, we hit the zoo! It has been our tradition for the past few years to go to the zoo on Easter. It was a perfect day - great weather and it wasn't crowded. We had a really good day!

 Of course we had to ride the carousel!

 Leah wanted to get her face painted!

 The finished product.

 Mason wanted his done too!

 Ahh - I love these two!!

 My beautiful girl!

 Fun with my little lady!

On the tram ride!

Look who we ran into at the zoo!! Leah's BFF. 

 Evan too!

After the zoo, we came home and decided to play outside. It was such a nice day! We had a fun few days off and fun celebrating Easter!