Hewa Happenings

It has been high excitment around here the past few weeks - Grace & Isaac turned three, we have a new swing set, we celebrated Easter, AND we've been potty-training!! I finally have the time to update the blog tonight, so assuming you're interested, check out the slew of pictures below.

Easter Morning


Grammie & Poppa were in town & we had a fun crew of friends over Easter morning, after the sunrise service. Ben & Emily joined us for breakfast, then Kyle, Mindy & Coco arrived in time for the egg hunt. They made things all the more festive. (And yes, I did eventually manage to change clothes before church!)


Grace & Isaac were ecstatic about hunting for eggs, running all over the backyard & squeeling with delight over each egg they found. I love this picture of the two of them in the sunlight.

Eli was pretty adorable. Our backyard isn't the most level ground, so walking can still pose a challenge for him back there, but he charged around, sure to show us each discovery.

Grace & Coco - a special bond from the beginning.

Just the four of us.

The whole fam on the new play structure!

I had to include this picture from earlier Easter morning. We had started potty-training a few days prior, and Isaac was quite excited about the new underwear Grammie had tucked in his Easter basket. He might hate me for it someday, but look how cute he is in those big-boy undies!



Birthday Party

I thought about having an open house style party in the back yard, in part to showcase our new swing set, but March weather can be unpredictable enough that we opted for a celebration at Jump & Party. The kids all had a great time jumping, sliding, & bouncing the morning away, followed by cupcakes in the party room. Thanks friends, for celebrating with us.



I love to cook & bake, but never would have guessed I'd have as much fun as I did decorating Grace & Isaac's cake. I saw this barnyard scene, featured in a Family Fun magazine, and decided to give it a shot. The cake itself was cute, but the cupcakes were my definite favorites!


All of our little friends who were able to make it to the party. It's nearly impossible to snap a good picture of thirteen toddlers...


Down the slide with buddy AJ.


Takin' a break from the action.


Grammie & Grace - one of my new favorite pictures.


Our good buddies, Isabelle & Olivia


AJ, Mommy & baby sister on the way!


Justin was super helpful holding Eli (and getting covered in cupcake) so I could take pictures and hang with Grace & Isaac. I love the way Logan is looking up at his Dad.


Sweet sisters, Avery & Addie


Happy girl, Liv


Isabel & Mom


Swingset

For quite some time now, I've loved the idea of a play structure for the kids. We spend so much time outside, I knew they would enjoy one. So, all of the grandparents and a few aunts & uncles went in together on this fabulous gift. We have already spent hours playing on it and I am confident there will be countless hours of fun ahead. Poppa & Eric put in a long day working on it, but as complicated as it looked, I was impressed they completed it in less than a day! A labor of love, which we all appreciate. Many, many thanks to all who contributed - we're thrilled!


Under construction


Grace checking out the new climbing wall


Isaac thought Thomas the Tank Engine ought to test out the slide.


These three can swing, and swing, and swing...

Whew. I think we're officially up to date. Happy spring!