Another week of Easter, but only for the pictures

We've been trying to figure out how to post videos from a small little Flip video camera we got, which we used for Finley's Easter Egg hunt, so below are some for you to see. We also wanted to get some more pictures up from Easter, since they were pretty cute.

Finley is sort of obsessed with monkey pajamas, so these are a new pair she got; you can tell she is pretty excited to wear them. By the way, she was doing her "cheese" smile, but if I wait her out, I can get a better smile.

Jack had a rough week -- first this horror, then we gave away his couch that was in Finley's bedroom to make room. He may not forgive us. . ..

This is probably the least of the indignities that we've heaped upon Monty in her life. That said, she wasn't happy having to pose in the costumer of a beagle's mortal enemy; she likely won't get voted the Easter Beagle ever again (Charlie Brown reference for those without children).

Finley, on the other hand, loves the ears, the Easter baskets, the chocolate, and her ubiquitous, "cheese" smile. This was the day we learned about delaying the picture.

Finley's hair length is pretty impressive.

The baby gym wipes Harper out. As with every baby, she sleeps like she's been shot -- arms and legs in every direction.

These next two videos are of the Easter Egg hunt. They are later in the hunt -- the first video was abotu 3 minutes, which seems too long to post, so here are two shorter ones. Perhaps I'll get the initial video up at some point when I read the dang directions.

Have a great week!!

Harper's First Easter

Our daycare gave us these picture of Harper during their "Fancy Dress Day," which I think do a great job reflecting the distinct personality that Harper is developing. She is an incredibly happy little girl with a great smile, which I hope you see reflected below.

Passover, Easter, and "The Big Girl Bed"

Happy religious holiday weekend, whatever your faith.  It has been a beautiful week weather-wise here in IL, so we have taken advantage of it as best we could.  Finley has been outside blowing bubbles and playing with sidewalk chalk, while Harper has been sitting in the bouncy chair in the shade loving the breeze.  See below:

Given Easter has better secular activities than Passover, Finley has been fully engaged in Easter, as you can see:

Easter eggs are exhausting. . ..

Finley, who generally likes Santa, was a bit freaked out by the Easter Bunny.  She would not sit on his lap, nor get any closer to him than this.  While a pretty good picture, she wasn't really into this experience.

Even Dixie was getting into Easter.

This is the best of 12 attempts Shelley had to take a self-portrait with Harper -- pretty good!

Dada and most of his girls;  Dixie remained outside prowling.

Finally, last night was the big move. After putting together the bedroom Shelley always wished she had, Finley moved out of the crib and into her very own big girl bed. After having painted the room lavender, which she picked out, her bedroom furnature arrived yesterday. While we still have a couple of things yet to come, we essentially purchased all of page 32 in the Pottery Barn Kids catalog.

 
She was VERY excited, esp. since she can stare at herself in the mirror from her bed (she is Shelley's daughter, after all).  I am happy to report it was a successful first night, as both Finley and Harper slept peacefully until this morning.  Take a look:

OK, so somehow she decided she wanted to sleep the opposite way;  I still count the night as a success.

Harper finally gets to spread out after sleep the first four months of her life in either the carseat or the bassinette.

More to come tomorrow -- Finley building the snowman two weeks ago and from tomorrow's Easter Egg Hunt.