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Easter Bunny Footprints, Bikes and New Dresses, Too!!

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Easter Sunday came and went.  For a few weeks, we had prepared and as I shared even yesterday here that craziness ensued at times.  I made Peeps creations to try out the ones I wanted to use for Easter dessert (who could forget this one!!).

Finished Peeps Cake

We bought bikes (and helmets, too) for the girls from the Easter Bunny.

Happy Easter..Here Are The Bikes!!

Also, I put together baskets with all sorts of goodies for both girls.

Easter Baskets!!

And as I write this it Easter Sunday night.  I am exhausted, but the day (and the weekend, too) was a success.  Saturday, we actually took the kids to see their first movie ever with The Croods and promise to have a post up sometime this week with all the details!!

The Croods Movie!!

But for now, I am going to use this post, to share more pictures that I had promised so many last week from Easter with my girls.  A bit off topic, but definitely plays into this weekend is the fact that Kevin works for Canon USA and actually does most, if not all the banners and links for their online store. Well, he just recently worked up the new promos for their latest camera to hit the markets in the very near future called the Canon Powershot N Series.  The camera is a point and shoot camera (for more information from Canon click here), but has many special features that make it so much more, including a creative mode that allows you to take a picture, but produce not one picture from this one shot, but six different pictures.  It also has a movable screen and touch screen similar to an iPhone camera screen. Lastly, this camera can totally interface with all social medias from my understanding allowing you to upload your pictures directly instead of having to hook the camera up to the computer and then upload.

So how does this figure into Easter Day?  Well, I got to try out this brand new camera not even in stores yet to take all my pictures on this holiday.  I absolutely loved the camera and hope to get to own it in the future.  Doesn’t hurt that my husband gets a company discount and will so be using it on this camera.


Oh and by the way, the girls loved their bikes and now cannot wait for warm enough weather to ride them outside.  Unfortunately, the day started out nice and sunny in the 50s, but it got overcast and chiller as the day went on.  We had brunch at Kevin’s parents today, so by the time we did get home, we couldn’t take the girls out, because of this less then perfect weather.  On another side note, this is why I am not a fan of Easter being in March in NY, because still not really warm enough to do outside activities.

But anyways now, without further ado, I am sharing some of the pictures I captured from our Easter Sunday with the above mentioned Canon N Series Camera.  If you celebrated, I hope you had as good of a day as us.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Robin Rue says

    Oh wow, that peep cake came out awesome. I think we're going to see The Croods next weekend. Glad you all had a great Easter.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Robin and I am telling you that cake is truly so easy to make and comes out looking so neat. And you definitely won't be disappointed withe The Croods!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Sorry Dani. I caved and had a piece last night, but I chalked up for being for Easter. Today it is back to working out and watching what I eat!!

  3. The Next Step says

    oh yes, coffee I love coffee! 😉 I definitely need some today after 3 wake ups last night by The Kid for 1) sore throat, 2) too hot, 3) scary noise. sigh.

    • Janine Huldie says

      I hear you on that LOri and had two kids wake me up at different times last night. Yup, seriously by the third wake up call I was so not a happy camper!!

  4. The Dose of Reality says

    Seriously, that cake looks SO YUMMY!! I adore Peeps. Can't wait to check out that camera…have not been loving mine lately! And Starbucks. Don't even stop us! :)-The Dose Girls

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, too funny and that cake was so easy to make I am telling you I have made a lot of cakes in my time, but this one was so simple and looked so good!! Thanks ladies and Happy Monday!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks Judy and wish we had one more day here, but everything is back to normal and even the kids go back to school today. Happy Easter Monday to you!! 🙂

  6. Cyndi says

    It sounds like a wonderful Easter. 😀 And it's been FOR.EVER. since I've been to the movies…it's $9.25 for a child during the day!?! Holy moly! The girls' dresses are beautiful, the baskets and bikes were a hit, I'm sure. 😀 Have a wonderful Monday!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Cyndi and trust me it was awhile for me too apparently at the movies. Still cannot believe that price, but I am sure I will cave and do it again just seeing how excited they were. And glad to hear that you too had a wonderful Easter!! 🙂

  7. Ilene Evans says

    That cake looks amazing. And thank you to all of you lovely women for the giveaway. No one has to ask me twice for free Starbucks!

  8. Dana says

    Looks like a wonderful weekend – and that cake is unbelievable! Btw – did you change your background? Love the spring-y pink plaid!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks Dana, I did change my background and cleaned up my sidebars a bit at the end of last week. And glad you liked the cake (seriously so easy to make!!).

  9. erintheirishmama says

    aww great pictures {if you need anyone to do a product review of the camera, I'm in. Hahaha}. But it looks like you guys had a great Easter Sunday. I am glad that the girls liked their bikes

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, Erin I seriously was so happy to get to test this camera out and wish I could have kept it!! Thanks again and just so happy that Easter was a success!! 🙂

  10. Chris Carter says

    Oh what a GREAT post to start following you with!! LOL First of all- love the pictures and all the Easter memories you shared. Second- I want me some STARBUCKS baby!! Third. My favorite part about giveaways is all the wonderful bloggers you can hook up with and follow. It's a WIN WIN WIN situation!! 🙂 SO lovely to visit here Janine!!!

  11. Justin K says

    Happy Easter! Looks like you guys had a great one! Love the bikes and the Peeps cake came out awesome! I want a slice!

  12. Bill says

    Lovely pics and it sounds like an exhausting but wonderful day with family. I'm glad you get to experience these great moments with your children.

  14. Ruchira says

    the pictures are adorable, janine. I loved the bikes and their pretty dresses.

    I am sure you must be exhausted with the above and socializing 🙂

    happy monday. voted for you!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks so much Ruchira. Definitely a bit tired today, but it was such a great weekend. And thank you as always for the votes, too!! 🙂

  15. Britton says

    Ok…the bunny paw prints are soooo freakin' cute! I'm going to have to look for these for NEXT Easter! I think I will be taking my daughters to see The Croods next weekend. Looks like a great movie! Stopping in from SITS!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Britton and can't take the credit, my MIL found them and bought them for us to sue for the girls. The Croods, as Emma said, was awesome and think you and your girls will love it!! 🙂

  16. Roshni Aamom says

    wow! What a lovely fun-filled day you had!! I love your energy and enthusiasm, Janine! Such wonderful photos of the girls and the whole family!!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Roshni and I truly had such a wonderful weekend. Cannot wait for warmer weather now and more fun family filled activities to come!! 🙂

  20. Kenya Johnson says

    Love all the photos and especially the bunny prints and the family shot. That's cool you get to try out a camera not for sale yet. My husband and son went to see The Croods on Saturday. One of my husbands cousins was here for a visit from college so she and I went to go see a big girl movie 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Kenya and maybe someday I will get back out to a chick flick with a girlfriend. But will say this was a fun experience (especially seeing it through their eyes!!).

  22. Kat Biggie says

    Hello??? who doesn't love starbucks! what a great day! You'll have to let me know how The Croods was. Ella has never been to a movie… would it be ok for a 3.5 year old?

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh I am so with you on Starbucks. Emma is 3 1/2, too and she loved it. She sat so nicely for the whole movie and was so excited. There are a few scary parts (think Disney movie scary), but she handled them very well and we were here just in case.

  23. Lanaya @ Raising Rea says

    OMG ~ the Easter bunny footprints are SO cute! I love them. I bet the girls are all over their bikes! You guys are so cute. Much love to you mama.

    I'm finally home so trying to catch up on three and a half days of work. Ugh! xoxo
    PS ~ Love the change in the background 🙂

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Lanaya for saying that about my new blog background. I was home, but so busy with the holiday and honestly so tired right now and it is only 8 pm, lol!! Hope you had a great weekend though and happy to see you back!! xoxo 🙂

  24. Ryan Naylor says

    Glad all was good..an eventful day. I saw the croods and thought it was good too. And look at all those sweets! That peeps creations gives me cavities just looking at it ;o)

  25. April says

    It wasn't until I got online that I realized that it was such a big deal to do Easter. We haven't done much except an annual egg hunt with friends. This looks like so much fun!

  26. Michelle Liew says

    Looks like you had a great Easter, as it should be and that your family deserves! Happy Easter, Janine!

  27. tiffani goff says

    Love the peeps cake! Adorable looking but I would be scared to eat that much sugar. Xoxo tiffani

  29. gigigirl says

    Love all the photos. Also like your new pink plaid background on the blog. Thanks for sharing and making my day! See you soon. Love to all……..Aunt Gloria

  30. Lisa Newlin says

    Um, we definitely had a different Easter Bunny in the Midwest, as we NEVER got awesome bikes for Easter. Since my parents are health nuts, our "candy" was dried apricots, prunes, and banana chips. I'm not kidding. We also got books. Although I'm in my 30s, I'm still jealous of the girls' Easter!

    And P.S. I visited my parents out of town for Easter weekend. Did they have dried apricots and prunes for me? Why yes, yest they did. Fortunately, they had candy for my husband, so I was able to sneak some real food!

  31. lablover22 says

    Oh my gosh I want this camera!!! I just went and looked it up and told my husband i want it for Mother's Day if it's going to be out by then!! I just want the social maedia capability! It's nice to not have to hook up to a compute! I know your post wasn't about the camera;) I'm just excited!!

    I love that you made the Easter gifts practical and not random stuff that gets tossed! I decided to do the same and make the baskets their summer baskets. Every year they get new swim trunks and a new beach towel and goggles. So, why not do it in Spring? They LOVED their "Summer at the Beach" baskets!
    Vicky http://www.thepursuitofnormal.blogspot.com

    • Janine Huldie says

      Pre-orders are going in today, I believe if you order from Canon's online store. I think I too may be getting it for Mother's Day. So excited, too Vicki!! 🙂

  32. Melanie Chisnaqll says

    Woweee! Your girls are so lucky! I don't remember getting baskets (or bikes!) like that for Easter. No wonder you were exhausted. I love making gift baskets…those look so pretty. Sounds like you had a fabulous Easter weekend! 🙂

  33. Sara says

    I'm a little late catching up on the Easter posts but it looks like the girls loved their bikes. The Easter bunny prints are such a great idea.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh no worries Sara and believe me we had the power out a bit yesterday and no the feeling of trying to catch up around here!! The bunny prints were given to us by Kevin's mom and were a HUGE hit with the girls!! 🙂

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