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All Things Easter

Wow, what a busy, but great weekend. With Easter being so early it seems very strange to have had it come and go already. What on earth are we going to do in April?

Good Friday started with a Beach Party.  J has been partying it up since March Break.  His teacher had a beach party to kick of Spring Break and we have had regular parties since.  They usually consist of J in his swim suit on the family room rung with his beach towel.  The ceiling light is the sun and the kitchen floor is the ocean.  He even has two little goldfish that have been swimming for almost two weeks.  I step on them and they change locations, but no matter how many times I pick them up, they end up back in the ocean.  I should have seen this coming really, I am BeachMama after all.  On Friday when I had to give Apple an emergency blow out diaper bath, J asked if he could have a Beach Party.  Who am I to say no?  We had nothing else planned.  So into the tub he went with his swimsuit and he went on and on and on about how wonderful the ocean was and all about the seagulls and dolphins.  And when it was time to wash up, he took off his swimsuit and declared himself back in the bathroom.

Saturday saw us visit the Experimental Farm for the Easter Egg hunt and seeing the new baby lambs and chicks.  Let me tell you one thing.  This was the and I mean THE coldest visit to the Farm I have ever had.  It was so cold it was very close to being uncomfortable but, thankfully we were dressed for it.  Apple slept most of the time in the backpack and Hubby and I traded off.  J got a little tired of waiting for them to hide the eggs but when it happened it was very fun.  After the Farm we went to a playdate with some of our favorite friends and although J was glued to my leg for the better part of it, I had a wonderful time sharing with my girlfriends and seeing all the kids growing up.

Sunday was eagerly anticipated and J and Apple were up with the birds.  We were doing the egg hunt and it was still dark outside.  Thankfully this year we actually decided to hide the eggs before bed.  Almost all the eggs made it to the basket, a few were found by Mickey, the husky.  I don’t know who says that dogs can’t eat chocolate because he eats it at every chance he gets.  I posted more of our Easter fun on flickr if you want to take a look.

      I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Weekend.  Now, seriously, on with Summer!

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Ultimate Blog Party 2008

Last year I missed out on The Ultimate Blog Party over at 5 Minutes for Mom, so I wanted to get in on the action this year. I thought it might be a fun way to meet new bloggers and I always love a little party.

First a little introduction, I am BeachMama. I love everything to do with the beach and the seaside, yes even the seagulls. I live in the ‘Great White North‘ and we are currently experiencing the worst snow storm since 1947. It isn’t over yet, so we do have hopes that some of it will miss us.

I have three wonderful kids. A, almost 16 is my Stepson and I don’t blog about him too much as you know, he is 16. J, my four and a half year old boy is full of spirit and highjinks. He started junior kindergarten this year and loves school so much he cried when he had to stay home two weeks ago with pink eye (which I know have). And Apple, she is six months old and growing stronger everyday. She is feisty and ready to take on her older brothers. She is already sitting up to play and trying to crawl, she snakes along the floor and laughs the whole way. What she really wants is to get up and walk, so it may happen earlier as opposed to later.

I have two large and feeling neglected with the new baby dogs. One Border-colie Lab who is 12 and a Siberian Huskey who is 8. They are dearly loved, but definitely feel the sting of not coming first on the totem pole anymore.

And last of all Hubby. A wonderful man who, without any formal training, will build me whatever I ask for (well, within reason). Playstructures and pergolas for the backyard (fence too) and right now he is currently finishing our basement reno.

A little tidbit more about me, I love to craft. I am working on my newest love, knitting. But, continue to sew and string together new fun little things from paper and wool. My project last week was a cake for J’s cake raffle. It went very well and I had a hoot making it. I am always up for a crafting challenge. I am also working on getting back to shape after baby and have been getting ready for a 5k in May. My recent illness has set me back a bit, but it won’t stop me in my tracks, I will get back to it in another week or so. I also love taking photos and always wanted to take my photography to the next level of professionalism. I work on it constantly and hope to get in a course or two in the near future.

Welcome to the party and enjoy your stay “…At the Beach”.

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