Easter and Birthdays and Twinsies, Oh My!

Every year for Easter, we pack up our little family and head on down to The Hubbs' parents' place by the city.  This year was no different, and we celebrated The Princess's seventh birthday at the same time.

It was absolutely beautiful outside, and I'd like to thank Jello for taking
this gorgeous family picture of us in the lawn.

So, funny story: either Jello or her mom, can't remember who, started this
thing where everybody matches on the holidays.  I think it's cute, but I like
to pick our outfits, so this time I bowed out.  I found this dress at a thrift store
for less than $5 and altered it to fit The Princess.  Note K's outfit...this was
not exactly what had been planned in advance.

Just after we arrived, K asked her momma to help
her find a purple dress, because she wanted to be
"just like" The Princess.  Here are the three cousins
enjoying the beautiful weather together in the yard.

It's no longer so easy to tell, but The Princess has about a year and a half
on K.  I love seeing these kiddos together, and the hand-holding stuff
today totally got me.

Talk about twinsies.  Right down to the stripes, the cross necklaces and
the oh-so-stylish gym shoes with their dresses.

Our sweet, beautiful goddaughter, E.

The Hubbs and me with his fabulous grandparents.  I am so fortunate to
have these people in my life.  I lost all of my grandparents years ago, and
these two have always been so welcoming.  Thanks largely to them, I
have never for a second doubted that I fit into this family.

My favorite present picture - "Look, Da...I'm Wonder Woman!"

First set of candles to be blown out.  Yes, those are donut holes.  :)

Batgirl toted her new ribbon everywhere.

More candles!  This time, we sang to The Princess and her awesome
Great Uncle P, whose birthday is coming up in a few more days.  She
really had fun blowing out the candles this year.

In between all those pictures, I was also fortunate enough to play with my lovely niece, K, for at least an hour.  We ran around the yard, played ball and hide-and-seek, and I had an absolute blast.  This little girl has always been all about The Hubbs (she calls him Uncle Goofball), and this was the first time I had ever really had the chance to spend so much great one-on-one time with her.

I'm so thankful for the wonderful family we're blessed with.  Y'all are amazing.  We love you.