April School Holidays (second week)

As previously mentioned, Clinton didn't end up getting his week at home during the school holidays. He was flat out working crazy hours (often not getting home until after 9pm). Amy was in the same boat with Bryan working night shift and sleeping during the day. We caught up with the Pilkington's and the Baker's a lot that week. The kids enjoyed going to parks and swimming in the pool.

One morning spent at Bulgara Park 

Scooter Gang

I am embarrassed to say that this was Zara's first time in a swing...she loved it. 

Sweet little Benji

These two are pure mischief together! Their faces say it all, they are gorgeous faces though. 

India is so lovely to Zara

Reeve and a cricket 

Fun in the pool with the Pilkington's 

Cheeky boys

Play dough can be a lifesaver in the school holidays! Zara loves it. 

Late afternoon bike rides on our street 

My baby girl at 14 months

Easter Sunday

On Easter Saturday before the kids went to bed we read my favourite childhood Easter book 'The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes.' 

We also read this book and discussed what the Easter holiday is really about. 

Sienna decorated her bed for the Easter bunny!

I missed this handwritten note she'd left..."Easter Bunny write your name" 

On Easter Sunday the kids found this basket with treats and individual baskets ready for an Easter Egg hunt outside.

Zara wasn't quite sure what the basket was for...

The easter bunny leaves the eggs in a basket for Mum and Dad to hide (as it's too hot to leave the eggs in the garden all night). Zara had no idea what was going on but she was excited once she knew there was chocolate involved! 

The kids waiting at the door while Daddy hides the eggs 

Alissa having a sneak peak...Harry wasn't impressed!

The mad rush to collect as many eggs as possible...

Zara started collecting rocks, haha!

"Hang on...I think there's chocolate in here!" 

Harry helped Zara out

Lissy, with enough chocolate to last a year...or a day at least. 

Zara in a sugar coma (right before church too!)

Sienna wouldn't smile in this photo because she thought Harrison had more than her. Easter joy. 

Sorting and sharing out the eggs

We then went to church and afterwards had a lamb roast for dinner. Clinton went to sacrament meeting and then straight back to work. Easter Monday Clinton was working too, we missed him.