The Vara's: April 2012

Yes, I know I have been quite the slacker when it comes to updating the blog. We had an awesome month of March. The kids went to the Rodeo for the first time and had a great time. That will be another post (hopefully!). Jackson also got his ear plugs so we've been doing a lot of swimming. The kids picked right up where they left off last year swimming like fish. We've just been enjoying life as a family of four :) So on to Easter...
What a wonder Easter weekend we had. We started Easter Sunday off with serving in the Children's Ministry at Church. We were blessed to have 8 kids in our class this Sunday and it was the perfect amount. The kids church service was great and we were able to teach Haley's class while seeing Jackson enjoy the service too. We then came home to find the Easter Bunny had left the kids a basket! They were excited to find new Dr. Seuss books but most of all cool light up bubble guns. Next was our annual street Easter egg hunt at the park followed by Easter Brunch at the neighbor's house. We really live on the BEST street! The kids hit up the pool for a little bit before we packed in the car and headed to Grandma's for another Easter Egg hunt and Easter dinner followed by more swimming.
On the way home from Grandma's the kids were overly tired and getting rowdy in the car so we played a game. I told them whoever could tell me the meaning of Easter would get Mommy to put them to bed.
Haley: "It's about getting gifts from the Easter Bunny"
Me: "No, I said the REAL reason for Easter"
Jackson: "I see an airplane!"
Me: "Well, ok Buddy, but what did we learn in church today"
Haley: "I know! We learned that Jesus died on the cross then 3 days later the stone was rolled away and he had risen."
Matt and I: "YAY! Haley won. That is right...."
Haley: "Ask me again! I want to tell you again the real reason for Easter and about Jesus"

We are so proud of our little girl :)

On to the pictures...

Haley with her Easter Basket

Jackson and Haley checking out their baskets

The Easter Bunny left lots of goodies this year. The Vara kids must have been extra special...

All the kids getting ready to head to the park for the big egg hunt

Lining up by age to go search for eggs. Jackson lead the pack once again

And they are off!!!!

Go Haley Go

Jackson finding his first egg

Haley reaching up high for hers

Oh how I love love love this little girl :)

Not much is better then a kiss from your little man...

Ok, maybe when you get both to smile and laugh with you!

The traditional picture of the kids on the street after the egg hunt. We had a great crowd this year!

The Vara Family Easter 2012

After some yummy food the kids hit up the neighbor's pool. One little boy was happy.

Haley and Avery having fun

Jackson hitching a ride with Connor

Why yes, that is Jackson jumping in the cold pool. He would jump in then swim to the steps. He is quite the swimmer!

After heading to Grandma's and having some dinner with the family it was time to hop in Grandma's pool. Grandma got Haley a princess bubble blower. She loved it.