Spring Holidays 2013

A friend of mine wrote on her blog a few months ago about all of those “non-gift” holidays we (especially moms) like to celebrate. It got me to thinking about these holidays, which I call “the Spring Holidays”, and how much I enjoy them. Most of them don’t warrant any gifts (other than candy), but they are a nice way to break up the period between Christmas and summer. Here’s a look at how our family celebrated The 2013 Spring Holidays. 

Valentine's Day: The girls got dressed up in their heart skirts and got their first manicures (i.e. nails painted). They got lots of candy and other small gifts, but I think the nail polish was their favorite!

 

St. Patrick’s Day: This year, St. Patty’s Day was especially cold, but we didn’t let that damper our fun. The girls wore lots of green and enjoyed “pinching” anyone not wearing green. Beware, if you’re not wearing green these little leprechauns will get you!

Easter: I love celebrating Easter with the girls. It wasn’t really much of a big celebration at my house when I was growing up, so I like making it a lot of fun for the girls (with a trip to church to honor Jesus, of course).  Whether it’s the Easter Egg hunt, pics with the Easter Bunny, or opening their Easter baskets…the fun lasts all week!

Homemade Easter Bunnies

Waiting for the Easter Bunny!

Merry-Go-Round after the Easter Bunny

 

 

 

On our way out to church!

Mother’s Day: We usually keep things pretty low-key on Mother’s Day. This year I actually got to go to the movies on the Saturday before (to see The Great Gatsby), which was a lot of fun. I love spending down time with my little family! :-)

Me and Leo!

 

Mother's Day 2013