Easter!

He is risen!!

We had a good, if not exhausting Easter, this year-- the first with TWO little girls. We made it to church, ON TIME, so we actually got seats. We made it through half of the service until Noelle got hungry, and the two of us made a quick exit. It makes me laugh, though, that Mike sent an email to a friend in which he said that we made it through the service which is, and I quote, "a rare accomplishment with Noelle." Hehe. Michael, I love you. :)

After church, we headed up North for some family time. It was a big, wonderful family weekend-- three days in a row that the girls got to hang out with grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins!

(Buckle your safety belts, folks. It's a long one!)

Riley does a little pre-church photo shoot. She tried to avoid the camera, but she just can't help looking cute. :)

A rare Mommy-Riley photo

This is typical of our sister pics, these days. This wasn't Riley's fault, though. If I remember correctly, Noelle was exhausted.

This one just cracks me up because it's absolutely PERFECT. Ashley, this is life, right? :)

All you ladies out there, aren't you so impressed with Steve's mad skills?
(Steve, I won't tell them that we're lucky I had the camera aimed and ready as this juggling lasted only about 2.1 seconds.)

Riley takes a ride in the wagon!

And then it's Daddy's turn!

Riley got to experience her first Easter egg hunt. We all agreed that this was a nice age because neither Ben or Riley particularly cared how many eggs they got. Riley frequently got distracted, even, you know, with things like having to change a bear's diaper.

Ahh... family pics... SO easy with two little ones. :)

I love these dresses. Thanks, Moom/Nana!

Noelle's lips crack me up here!

I feel like I rarely get to hang out with little Hannah, so it was fun to get a little face-to-face time!

Ham-a-holic...

I was referring to the bear.

Hannah and Riley have a little staring contest.

Sister kisses... once again, Mom chooses the opportune time. Oh, bother.

A somewhat unsuccessful photo shoot with Daddy

Riley snuggles with Roly and Poly.

And Noelle gets some one-on-one Roly time. Look at those cheeks!!!

Happy Easter!
He is risen!

He is risen indeed!!

Riley's Second Birthday!

We had a blast, celebrating Riley's second birthday. On the actual big day (March 30), we not only got to go to Egglectic for brunch with my college roommate, Julie, but in the afternoon, we experienced the fun trifecta: the PARK by the TRAIN tracks with ROBBIE! It really doesn't get much better than that. Riley LOVED the day, and I loved that she loved it. After all, birthdays are special, and my big girl only turns two once! :)

Riley LOVED chasing Robbie, and I'm thinking Robbie wasn't opposed, either. :)


Aren't these two precious? Riley absolutely adores her buddy. Plus, Robbie taught her not to be scared of the slide. What a brave little dude.

Young explorers! :)

I also forgot to mention that after Egglectic, we stopped by Stork's Cradle in Wheaton (where I will do all my baby shower shopping now, as it is INCREDIBLE!). Riley decided to use her Great-Granny and Granddad money for this cute and snuggly moo-cow.

When Daddy got home from work, Riley got to open her new Go Green bike. She hasn't quite figured out the pedaling thing, but we're working on it.

She also got a new bike boo-boo.

Riley truly got to celebrate a birth-week because, on Friday, we went to Grandma and Papa's house to hang out with them AND Cousin Ben, Hannah and Aunt Sarah.

Riley got a new book, all about being a big sister!

Ben struts. Riley giggles. Such is life. :)

But that wasn't all! On Saturday, the Green fam came over for a full-out part-ay! :) Riley helped me prepare the balloons...

Oh, Riley, the camera loves you.

Riley and the boys walked down to the church parking lot to play with Riley and Ben's bikes...



While Hannah and Noelle shared some giggles...

Two dolls :)

I'm pretty sure Riley can't wait till next year. :)

Really Quick...

Four months...


... and TWO!