Easter + April Birthdays

The girls had Thursday, Friday and Monday off from school for the Easter break. So, Dana and I took most of the same time off (work) to match.

Always reading. 💜

Hanging out with Brynn. 💗

Dana and I went on a Costco date.

We tried our hand at homemade ravioli again. I think it went a bit more smoothly compared to last time.

Hubert's sister Abby stopped by for a visit. We hadn't seen her in a long time and so it was fun to have her

We celebrated Dana's birthday and kicked it off with some Sandy's donuts.

I don't recall what was so funny. haha.

Clara's card.

Birthday King

Clara dyed eggs.

I baked a birthday cake for Dana, messed it up getting it out of the pans, and Clara somehow cobbled it together into a masterpiece.

Dana chose Lucky 13's for dinner out.

On Saturday we packed up to hit up Oliver's birthday party before we went on to Dead Lake for Easter.

Oliver is 9!

Photo Cred: Grandma Wanda

In a shocking turn of events, most of the kids ended up in the lake...of their own volition! I hawked this off of Chad's SnapChat.

Decorating the Easter Tree (with Stuffy Jesus supervising).

Filling eggs.

Hiding the eggs.

Searching for baskets.

Dana made the executive decision to go to Easter service at Tingvold Lutheran Church just up the road from the lake. It was a really nice service and we were welcomed by the pastor and offered quilts to keep warm and cozy in the pews!

Clara went up front for the children's sermon.

We maybe should have opted for indoor photos as it was a bit breezy.

Thanks for hosting us for Easter, Holly and Kevin!

Holly made a delicious ham (and sides) and Dana sliced it up.

More birthday celebration!

Playing "golf."

Clara got these scratch and sketch sheets (you use a wooden pencil and draw on a black chalkboard type of coated sheet to reveal colors underneath) in her Easter basket and shared one with Brynn. It turned out so cool.

Comments

Anonymous said…

I love all of your Easter outfits! It looks like Dana had lots of fun celebrating his bday!! We were happy to have you all join us for Ollie’s as well!

April 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM

Amanda Lamm said…

Lots 'O' cute!

April 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM

Holly Froemming said…

Glad you were able to come down. ❤️❤️

April 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM

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