The Lund Family: Easter and Birthday Extravaganza

Easter for us started last Sunday while dying Easter eggs up at my Grandparents house. It's been a long time since we have gotten the big family together to do something fun so I arranged a dessert and egg dying party. It was so much fun and so nice to see everyone.

Hayden is a guy after his Dad's own heart. He takes his holiday festivities very seriously. He LOVES to color eggs. He outdid everyone as far as numbers are concerned. His Uncles made lots of cool ones for him too including superhero eggs! He loved them so much we are not allowed to eat them and he checks up on them in our fridge. What will I do when it is time to throw them out!

Here is a picture with most all who could dye eggs. Those who weren't busy chasing Teagan, discussing politics, or wandering around lost and confused. Mindy is my cousin with Cerebral Palsy. She is just about 7 months older than I am and is SOOO full of personality. She keeps us on the floor laughing sometimes. On this particular day she was talking to my cousin Cody when he told her "They can't hurt me, I'll open a can on em!" Mindy then said, "A can of Kick Ass!" She is hilarious!

The man behind all the creative superhero eggs! He is a hero to Hayden!

Ahh, good sports!

Hard at work!

He is pretty photogenic!

Teag and his Grandma.

My mom always teases me that I like to stretch my Birthday out. I sure do and I am not afraid to admit it! Brian had to work all weekend so I included some of my other favorite people to enjoy it with me...

I decided on a girls night on Friday to celebrate with friends. Then it wouldn't be me with all our friends with their hubbies! We went to Cheesecake Factory, mmmmmm! I left feeling overloaded with food and chocolate food. Afterwards, we hung out at my house and played some games and ate MORE chocolate! Thanks to all the gals who were able to come. It really made my night! All I can say is that I have good friends.

Danielle, Christy, Sally, Kacey, myself, and MaryAnn! Sorry Danielle, it accidentally ended up on here. Don't you just hate when that happens?

I woke up Saturday morning BLOATED! Hmmm, wonder why!!! Kacey surprised me with a much needed and relaxing facial. It even resulted in a few extra visitors for my birthday. They stayed in the Hotel "Forehead." Still worth it. Thank you Steve for babysitting! I then went to my adorable nieces baby shower. Yep, some of my nephews and nieces on Brian's side are either my same age, a few older, and mostly younger. It was another fun girlie get together.

This is my cute niece Whitney. She is having a baby girl and they are naming her Rylie. This is a picture of her with the frame I made for Rylie's room.

I usually have to bring along my boys to these shindigs even if they are "girls only."

Me and Shelby.

Later, I ended up running a few miscellaneous errands and then after the boys were done with Priesthood, we went to Applebees for dinner. Brian got off a little early and was able to join us. Thank HEAVENS! Teagan was sooo ready for bed at 7 and we didn't get there till 8 and our food was finally on the table by 9! You can imagine the fun we were having...

Yes, when your kid is screeching you let him do whatever keeps him quiet. Even if it means digging into your food with his whole fist and grabbing handfuls of rice and spreading it around. It was a night that EVERY part of me was EXHAUSTED! I had fun anyways.

Messy Messy!

The gang. Seriously, I wish all these men had come in my behalf but they were mostly friends and neighbors who went to Priesthood with my Dad and Brothers. Still fun!

Looking alive!

My little family of four.

After dinner my Mom wanted us to come over for our little Easter. She gave us all adorable shirts, yummy treats, and the boys some fun toys. When we finally walked into the door of our house at 11:30 or so, Brian announces he is headed to Wal-Mart. CrAzY! I knew what he was up to, tried to convince him I would be okay without a present the next day, but he still insisted. Very sweet Husband I have! I got ready for Easter the next day by digging out Easter baskets for the Easter bunny and helped the Easter bunny stuff eggs and put together all the goods. When Brian got home, I could hear he was assembling something. I knew exactly what it was, it was a long time coming folks! You will see it later. I grinned and fell asleep.

Sunday was my actual Birthday. It was also Easter and Conference Sunday. I woke up, finished the Easter stuff and went down to see my surprise. Brian had bought a T.V.! It has been about 5 months since even having T.V. service. Sound pathetic, TRY IT and then tell me how pathetic I am! Also, have your husband gone 60 hours-mostly nights, take your computer with him, and leave you without a car some days! We have been wanting a non-ghetto T.V. since last Valentines Day when we said that was our gift to each other. Never happened. My parents pitched in so the cost wasn't such a bite.

He had re-arranged the whole living room and set it up. I loved the whole thing. I also wasn't about to watch Conference on a tiny computer screen or listen to it on the radio.

Hayden is typically very observant but this particular morning, after he woke up, he walked downstairs, glued, and didn't say a word. We had put it on cartoons and waited for a response. He has been watching the same movies for months now on our little T.V. It took a lot of coaxing to get him to hunt for his eggs and even then, he was too distracted until we turned off the T.V. It was pretty amusing to watch. He never mentioned anything about the new T.V. until that night before bed. He said, "I like our new T.V." Wow, he DID notice!

I love that about 2 buttons are holding Hayden's top shut. Too studly!

Here is proof that he was indeed glued!

We kept yelling his name for a picture and to find eggs. Teagan was even irritated that he wasn't paying attention so he got off his chair and got up in his face.

Look at his mouth hanging open in amazement.

T.V. had to be turned off shortly after this because 6 eggs were taking way to long to find!

Finally "actively looking."

This is what was in his basket. He kept checking up on this particular toy every time we were at Target-which is often!

Teag got a t-ball set. Perfect for a boy who loves to set things up and hit something.

Hayden's awesome Batman and Spiderman Eggs.

Teagan snuck in some candy when he thought we weren't looking. Sly little Guy!

We had Gardners over for some pancakes and to watch the first Sunday session of conference. It was very touching to listen to all who spoke. I always have a hard time wanting to watch conference due to my ADD, but always love what I see and hear! Hayden was also very sweet and asked if it is the Prophet of Jesus Christ we were going to watch. He also told us he like to watch the prophets on T.V. He really didn't complain the whole time we watched conference. I made a jello for that night, made my parents some cute frames for Easter, and made sure kids were fed, had naps, and were happy for the big Smith family get-together that night.

We arranged an egg hunt for all the kids after dinner. So glad we did since it ended up being the only one besides our own for Hayden and Teagan. We also had a "guess how many jelly beans" and a little Easter DVD to watch. It was a successful party!

Hayden is "hunting" for eggs on the lawn. He was in the 3 and under category so things were made a little easier.

Brian Helping Teag

Uncle Trenton was so nice to help Hayden!

Once Teagan spotted my Aunt and Uncles neighbors dog, he wanted nothing to do with eggs. He loves "dowgs"!

Hayd getting his egg stolen. Guess that's what happens when your up against the big kids!

Getting back into it! He had to at least reach the limit of 7 eggs!

Brinley is my Cousin Julie's oldest. She was born on my 14th Birthday and was about 3-4 weeks early. I told Julie it was going to happen and she rolled her eyes at me and said, "ugh, I would die!" Well, she is alive and Brinley was indeed born on my Birthday. I love sharing it with her!