eggs galore

The Street girls couldn't wait for the Easter Bunny to visit them this year, but they had lots to do while they awaited his arrival.  Unfortunately, Emma Jane was sick with a sinus infection so she missed out on a few events, but she still managed to have some fun.

Vivian participated in her very first egg hunt when we met with some friends Friday afternoon. She promised to find some eggs to bring home to big sis who wasn't feeling well.  Vivi and Charlotte had their own designated "baby area" to hunt eggs while the big kids had a more challenging egg hunt. 

  

The Easter Bunny didn't forget the Street girls! 

Emma Jane dyed and decorated a few

eggs while Vivi took a morning nap.

Emma Jane put all of the eggs in a paper bag nest she had made at school and then put her new stuffed frog on top of them.  I wondered why she was shouting facts about how frogs lay eggs while I was cleaning up the kitchen! 

Since Emma Jane didn't get to participate in any of the pre-Easter egg hunts, we hid some eggs for she and Vivian to find in our neighborhood park late Sunday afternoon.

It was truly an Easter filled with blessings and love!

big boy cousins

We were lucky to have a visit from the Mirandas last week.  Emma Jane and Vivian were excited to see their Aunt Stacy and Uncle Paul, but Emma Jane was beyond thrilled to spend time with her "big boy cousins" Vincent and Daniel.  Vivi fell in puppy love with their sweet dog, Jezebel.  We had a great time hanging out in the park, by the river, in the pool, and at the zoo.  Every night the kiddos were worn out and in bed well before their usual bedtimes!

An afternoon in the park on the river...

Found a cricket!

The river was COLD!

Early morning cartoons...

Doggy Love!

A day at the zoo...

Fun in the pool...

Emma Jane is already anticipating their next visit and has told us that she is NOT playing with anyone else until the boys return.  Ha!  We ALL had a great time with the Mirandas!

 

soccer stars

Emma Jane's soccer team ended the season with a BANG!  The final game for TEAM BLUE was very exciting!  Almost every team member scored their first goal during this game, including Emma Jane!  It was so cute to see the kids giving each other high-fives.  After the game, the team enjoyed a small celebration complete with cupcakes! 

Lily scored the first goal and lit a fire under the rest of the team!

Great job, Lily!

Soon Emma Jane was on the move...

and scored her very first goal!

I love the look on her face....

a little shocked, but very proud of herself!

Lily giving a high-five and Savannah clapping...

Emma Jane is lucky to have such sweet friends!

Emma Jane and Hannah cheered from the sidelines.

Silly girl on the field...

This is Emma Jane's response when Coach Chris

asked which way they needed to kick the ball. 

Yes, I think he asked them that EVERY play!

Paul had to chase Vivi off the field a few times!

Vivian also sat with big sis when she was "on the bench"!

A few more action shots...

Savannah and Emma Jane love

running through the parent tunnel!

Time to celebrate!

I love the way Vivi appears to have

her hand on her hip as if to say,

"Hey, do I get one of those cupcakes!?!"

Don't worry, she did!

Team Blue with Coach Chris

Coach Chris was very patient, kind, and FUN, and we are all grateful to him for making this such a positive experience for the kids. Emma Jane told us she wants to continue playing soccer, so THAT in itself is a victory!