Tuesday, April 14, 2009

EASTER

So....how does a single mom (husband was working...but gets Saturdays and Sundays off starting May 11th....wahhoooo!) get 4 kids up, fed, bathed, dressed, do the whole Easter basket thing, get to church on time AND do a 1 hour photo shoot?

Well, she cheats!!

I dressed my kids up on Saturday (they LOVED that) and took their Easter pictures since I knew there was no way I would be able to do Sunday morning. Like I mentioned a few posts down....doing a photo shoot with 4 kids is slightly ridiculous, but I do it anyway....and hope for ONE good shot. I didn't get that ONE, but here are a few that came close!

Mason - 8 yrs old


Madden - 6 yrs old


Macks - almost 2 yrs old


Uh oh - Sissy is NOT happy










We had a wonderful Easter Sunday surrounded by family, the spirit, good food, games, and even a few tears. We missed our Cody more than ever today. We feel so grateful for the knowledge that our Savior not only suffered for our sins and gave His life for us, but that he was ressurected. We know that He lives, that He knows us individually, and that He loves us unconditionally.

9 comments:

THE WITHERS FAMILY said...

hehe!! You crack me up. I love reading your post. AND that one about the breast milk cracks me up. I couldn't stop laughing and was almost in tears.
Your kiddos all look adorable in their Easter gear. I love their happy smiley faces!

Patrick and Paige said...

Oh My Gosh... Madden looks so much like Colter. That is crazy. Cute pictures by the way. love them.

Tiffany W. said...

I have a friend here who recently lost a loved one and posted this on her blog, "He breaketh the bands of death, that the grave shall have no victory, and the sting of death should be swallowed up in the hopes of glory." Alma 22:14. I hope that the knowledge that our Savior lives can bring you comfort and peace during your time of need.

By the way... I totally thought about cheating on my Easter pics too! ;) I should have, but did not. My pics might have turned out better if i did!

Elizabeth said...

I should have cheated since we haven't even taken them yet. I am going to try for this Saturday. Macks looks so big! Especially next to Marley! I don't know how you do it and look so good while getting it done.

Caddy Haycock said...

The picture of Madden and Macks is adorable. And I like the one right after, of all 4 kids. Good work mommy! I don't know how you do it.

Jill said...

Chiara I am loving these constant updates! Keep it up! These pictures are darling! I very much like the idea of cheating and taking the pics early. Super cute!

Jenn said...

What adorable kiddos! Lucky Mommy! :)

Kristie said...

You have the cutest family ever! I think we need to have a boy now and we can match all of them up! HaHa!!

Tiffany W. said...

For the record-- your pictures turned out way better than mine! I literally took them in like 45 seconds... that is how I had the time. :) I might try and take some more this Sunday?