First off, I have to share the Easter outfits my mom made for the kids. SO CUTE! I know...I know...outfits for the holidays. My mom always made them for my sisters and I when we were little, and we always felt so special, and we looked forward to dressing up for every holiday. She is sweet to have carried on the tradition for my kids. As you can see in the photos below, my poor Gracie has been sick...poor thing (you can just see it in her face)! They even wore the Easter outfits to get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny (who was 30 minutes late mind you!!!). Photos with the Easter Bunny, is of course another tradition in our family. I think I got my picture taken with Santa & the Bunny every year when I was little. We met up with my family so that Shelby (my lil sis) and Addilyn (my sweet niece) could be in the photo too.
Sorry for the crappy scan of the photo...I would really prefer to take my own photo of the kids with the Bunny Man, but have I mentioned that I've had mall security called on me before??? I guess they are pretty serious when they say no personal cameras, so I resisted the urge and left my camera behind this time :0)
BUT...don't worry...my camera didn't feel lonely today, because my lil sis, Shelby, had all sorts of plans for me to take photos of her today. She has been looking at all of the new pics of her nieces and nephew, and she figured she needed a turn. I wasn't going to argue...I kinda enjoy playing with my camera (in case you didn't notice)...
(can I just remind you that she is only 12 years old...isn't she a beautiful young lady???)
Okay...and last, but not least...some cute ideas for Easter treats. Grace & Russ will be taking these to school to hand out to their classmates...
I think they will be available at Designer Digitals on Sunday...so go grab some if you want a quick and easy treat idea!
The outfits your mom made are adorable. What a sweet grandma! I can't believe your little sister is only 12. Girls these days look so much older than they used to.
Posted by: Janeal | March 15, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Those outfits are so cute!! I am going to attempt something similar for my Lilly after your V-Day ones. Your sister is beautiful, kind of like her big sis.
Elise
Posted by: Elise | March 15, 2008 at 07:44 PM
They're all so cute! Love the outfits!
Posted by: Melissa | March 15, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Those easter outfits are adorable! Your mom should set up a website and sell them. She is so talented. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: mikey | March 15, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Great pics! Their outfits are beautiful!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | March 16, 2008 at 12:04 AM
your family is so blessed-you always do such neat things!
Posted by: jamie b | March 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM
I love, love, love those outfits! Your mom is so awesome! Makes me wish I had little ones to dress up! I really love the yo-yo flowers on the headbands! So cute!
Shelby is gorgeous! Love her photos!
Posted by: lori jolley | March 16, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Ok, so I've been looking at cameras for the past year now, and I can't decide which one to get. You sound like a pro with your camera. Can you give me some advice. Did you get yours at Farrs? When I spend a lot of money of something I want it to fit all my expectations. I hate my digital right now. The coloring is off and it is so complicated to adjust. You can type on my blog or shot me an email, when you get a sec. Thanks, Natalie
Posted by: Natalie Grover | March 16, 2008 at 01:00 AM
You have a special talent, girl!!! The photos of your 'lil sis are really, really great! Cannot believe she is only 12...wow! And the girls look super cute in their "grandma" outfits! And as always, the hair is adorable! Hope your little one feels better soon...and thanks for the ideas on the matchbook candy!
Posted by: Jeanne | March 16, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Your girls and their outfits are SO cute! It makes me want a little girl oh so bad! Man, Shelby is gorgous...and shes only 12! Lucky girl!
Posted by: Janiel | March 16, 2008 at 10:38 AM
WOW! those pictures of Shelby are beautiful! She looks so much older. The outfits for the kids that your mom made are great! Very springy (which I wish would hurry up and get here!).
Posted by: Tammy Dixon | March 16, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Very cute outfits! love the Easter pics.
Posted by: Lisa N | March 16, 2008 at 01:26 PM
How cute are you, I love your picture!
Posted by: kristan martin | March 16, 2008 at 05:39 PM
I LOVE the picture of you! I am sure glad that the jail bunny finally came, that pictures speaks a thousand words.
Posted by: Tawsha | March 16, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Great photos! You have a beautiful family! Love the new picture of you too!! Sure don't look like a mom to FOUR!!
Posted by: Marci | March 16, 2008 at 07:39 PM
SO Cute! Your kids and lil sis always look so put together and cute. Love the pics Thanks for sharing. ALso, love the baby chub.. She is ADORABLE!!
Posted by: Mel Z | March 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM
What adorable outfits... Tell your mom she is amazing... the photos of your girls are wonderful!!!
Posted by: Trista | March 17, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Sherelle,
Thanks again for posting such wonderful photos. I really enjoy seeing them and all the wonderful ideas on your blog. Your children will one day carry on the wonderful traditions. Love the pictures of your little sister. She is definitely a beautful girl.
Fran Heupel
Posted by: fran heupel | March 17, 2008 at 12:52 PM
What a gorgeous group of little ones! Although I cannot believe your sister is only 12! She is just beautiful!
Posted by: Raven | March 17, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Beautiful pictures-of your little ones and your sister! Your mom is so sweet to make such cute outfits for everyone! How wonderful for them to have a grandma that is so involved in their lives! Thanks so much for sharing your pictures and for the link! Have a great day!
Posted by: Heather | March 17, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Yes, your sister is a beautiful young lady!
All of the pictures are just beautiful, as always!
I never had a grandmother and my children don't either -- yours are so very blessed!
I sure hope Gracie is feeling better, bless her heart.
Blessings,
Julie
Posted by: Julie | March 17, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I love that your kids always have the cutest holiday outfits! Even better when Grandma makes them!!!
Fantastic photos!
Posted by: Missy | March 17, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Those are greta pic's...Wish I could sew. :) One craft I am staying away from! Your kids are darling as always.
Posted by: carrie | March 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Hi Sherelle,
Your photos are always great! I love the outfits that your Mom made! They are so cute! I wish I had time to make outfits (actually, I wish I knew how to sew!) Love the photos of Shelby! I also love your new blog photo! Don't have the courage just yet to put my photo up, need to lose the baby fat! Gotta run and thanks for sharing as always! I'm updating my blog too today w/more photos and crafts. Hope to see you stop by! :)
All my best, Vida
Posted by: Vida | March 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Adorable outfits! You have such an adorable family. :) Happy easter!!
Posted by: oceans5 | March 18, 2008 at 05:42 PM
what fun pictures! Shelby looks so pretty and very grown up! Love her auburn hair! :O)
Posted by: Hilary | March 18, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Oh those outfits are adorable!
Love all the ideas on your blog - from photography to recipes to scrapbooking and crafts in general! Love getting inspiration from you! Your new picture is so good, makes me think its time to get a decent photo of myself! Love the pictures of your sister, you are an awesome photographer! :) Andrea Eager
Posted by: Andrea Eager | March 19, 2008 at 01:36 PM
You always do such a great job on your photos. I love how sweet you darling kidos look in their adorable easter outfits. I also like your new photo. Very Fresh.
Posted by: Angie Hansen | March 20, 2008 at 01:52 AM
Great outfits! Now I thought your sister was like 15. How mature she looks.
Posted by: Cara | March 20, 2008 at 12:36 PM
WOW! What great pictures, once again! Beautiful children you have, you really, really do! Wow, your oldest is only 12? It's funny though, I'm starting to see my 10 year old looking a little older and more like a young lady all the time. Amazing how they grow up so fast! ;)
Hugs,
shannon
Posted by: Shannon J | March 22, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Oh! The matchbook candy holders are ADORABLE!!!! Absoolutely love them! GREAT job!
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon J | March 22, 2008 at 09:03 AM