Easter Weekend

Here is what we got up to on Easter weekend. On Saturday we took the kids to get their faces painted



Ilona's turn





There was also hairstyling going down



They also both got to make rabbits from flowerpots. Bluet's rode the best seat on the tram on the way home


Then it was time to enjoy the garden in the sun


Before the face painting, some eggs needed dyeing



On Sunday the eggs were hunted



And, of course, there was some rain

Birthday Party News

Yesterday we celebrated Bluet's birthday in style, with a birthday party featuring easter eggs, paddling pools, a BBQ, cake (with icing to be eaten with a single finger) and some friends. It was terrific fun, and Bluet really enjoyed having people around to play with. So our first, last and indeed only party in Texas was a great success.

Here is a video of Bluet blowing out the candles. More photos to follow

Happy Easter

On Easter Saturday, Bluet very much enjoyed herself painting eggs




On Easter Sunday, Bluet very much enjoyed herself hunting for painted eggs





On Easter Sunday, Bluet also enjoyed eating more chocolate than she ever has before in her life

Good Friday

Today daycare is shut because it is Good Friday. This morning I stayed home with Bluet. First, we baked some cupcakes - apparently in 'the South' when it is your birthday you have to provide everyone with cakes (at least at daycare). I offered to make muffins, because I know how to do that, and they are delicious, but apparently they are not a suitable substitute for the cupcake. So today I decided to see whether the cupcakes I could make would be of suitable standard to take to daycare and feed to the under twos - a trial run, if you like. Bluet was very helpful, naming ingredients as we added them, emptying stuff into the bowl, and particularly in licking it clean at the end (the best part of any baking experience).

Whilst the cupcakes cooled, we went 'swimming in the water' (no diving).

Then we came back and iced the cakes.They look ok and taste delicious. A fine result, I think.

Bluet also made an easter decoration at daycare. I tried to get her to hold it up for a photo, but she wasn't quite obeying my instructions. You should get the general idea though.