And Gramps came too!

Gramps arrived Wednesday evening much to Hannah's excitement. She just loves her Gramps! She had him exhausted and napping by 9am the first day (ok, so jet lag and work might have had a little something to do with it too).

Gramps holding Emme for the first time.

Gramps with our girls.

Yesterday we took the bus into Harvard Square and then walked to the Charles River. Springtime is here! Although it was actually unseasonably warm with temps in the low 80s.

Gramma and Emme.

Our first family picture. Crazy, considering Emme is 5 weeks old already, but true nonetheless.

Dinner at Border Cafe.

Time with Gramma

Hannah has been having so much fun with Gramma. Here's Hannah as a princess to Gramma's prince.

Play dough time! There's been a lot of that.

Making placemats...an activity Gramma brought. Hannah and Gramma have also done lots of crafts while Gramma's been here.

All of our placemats (Gramma and Mommy did our own while Hannah made hers and Daddy's)

Gramma and Emme. Gramma's helped out a lot holding our squeaky girl. And it's always nice to hold Emme while she sleeps so that you get some rest in too! Hannah can really wear you out with all of her energy.

We've been quite busy with Gramma; going to the park, shopping, out for ice cream,...Unfortunately I haven't taken that many pictures. I'll have to make up for it in the next few days...

Gramma arrives

Gramma arrived in Boston yesterday! Hooray! I was especially excited since Joe is out of town this week and I could really use the extra help! And well it was great to see Gramma! Hannah was so excited and ran right up and gave her a huge hug and kiss.

Picture time. Cheese.

A self portrait by Hannah. Nice, right?

Gramma and the girls. Hannah was in such a silly mood and kept making silly faces.

She wanted me to take this picture.

Gramma created a countdown to Gramps arrival next week with a present for every day until his arrival. Hannah loves it and remembered first thing this morning that she got to open a present. A coloring book and crayons.

Easter

Easter Sunday was started with what else....Easter baskets. Hannah was very excited to come downstairs and see that the Easter Bunny had visited our house. She went through her entire basket and even shared some of her chocolates with Mommy and Daddy. Our girls in their Easter outfits (not that you can really see them). After a few weeks of wanting nothing much to do with Emme, Hannah is finally starting to be the big sister we thought she would/could be. And she loves to hold Emme.

We went to Easter brunch in New Hampshire. Hannah and her bunny from Great Nana.

Dessert anyone? She loved the "moving cake" (otherwise known as a chocolate fountain)

Addie and Emme.

We had a private room, but that didn't stop the Easter bunny from visiting numerous times. Hannah was so funny because the whole way there she talked about what she was going to do with the Easter bunny...say thank you for her basket, show him her dress and tights, dance for him,....But as soon as he came by, Hannh was so shy and wouldn't even go near him...well, until after her sugar rush. Then it was all love for the Easter bunny again.

Easter activities

We had an Easter egg hunt at our Wednesday playgroup this week for the kids. The kids just loved running around looking for the eggs (and finding what was inside). I think it actually took longer to "hide" the eggs than for them to find them all.

All the kids lined up (minus Emme and Jack (3 months) who were nestled up inside as it was chilly out). Cai, Emory, Hannah, Caroline, and Sophie.

Then it was onto coloring eggs with Nana. Every year gets better!

Showing off her work?

Wednesday was Nana's last day with us and she left for the airport yesterday morning. We were all sad to see her go.

While Hannah didn't always fully appreciate her being her (due to the emotional adjustment of being a big sister), she cried quite a few times yesterday because she misses her Nana. And I definitely miss the extra set of hands to hold Emme!

My Birthday

First, a picture of Emme at 2 weeks...sleeping beauty.


For my birthday yesterday, Hannah helped me open my presents. She had gone shopping with Joe on Saturday and kept trying to tell me what they had gotten me for my birthday. It's very hard for a 3 year old to keep a secret/surprise.

After presents, we went out to dinner at Cheesecake Factory. For dessert, mud pie. Hannah gave it a thumbs up!

Me and my girls. A great birthday!