Easter is indeed behind us, since the bunny came and went (god help me, but now I have to use the birthday fairy as a threat for Emma and kind of sh*t out luck for these types of threats for her as her birthday isn’t until he end of the year now. Anyways, the overall theme was “Frozen” for the day and promise to share more about that in my thankful things indeed. Think the movie and definitely not the weather, although it wasn’t quite sixty degrees, it still was sunny and pretty descent weather overall.
1. It all started with a Mini Blog Break at the end of the last week and weekend for Easter and spring break. So in need, as I had the girls off all week from school and was also kept quite busy with J9 Designs (which by the way just turned one years old – Happy Birthday indeed with a brand new makeover, too!) work, as well.
2. A huge highlight from my time off was to finally get a touch up on my hair or lovely roots after 2 months!!
3. Also, on the agenda was getting the girls haircuts finally, too (Emma’s own self haircut finally is a distant reminder because of this)!!
4. Going out to dinner Saturday night to Olive Garden even though the girls were not acting very good all throughout dinner irregardless of that fact that Emma has been begging to go to Olive Garden for two months now. Yet, the meal itself was delicious and reminded me why Kevin and I used to frequent this restaurant often before having kids. The breadsticks alone were worth their not so wonderful behavior!
5. Dying Easter eggs with Kevin and the girls. The first year that both girls actually dyed their own eggs with very limited help from us.
6. Making my famous Peeps Easter cake (for the recipe click here)! Almost didn’t make it, but it was requested by Emma and my niece, Katie, too. I had to go to three different stores on Saturday to find the different color bunny Peeps, but finally had them all. If I had wanted the chicks however, I would not have had this issue, believe it or not. But still got my bunnies and another successful year with my Peeps Cake was had. 
7. Easter!! The girls ended up with Frozen Elsa and Anna themed night gowns and bathing suits, as well as the new Disney Tinker Bell movie from us. And from Uncle Michael (seriously wish I would have had an Uncle Michael as a kid!) got the much sought after Elsa plush Disney store dolls and tickets to breakfast with Elsa, Anna and Olaf at our local skating rink, as well as more Disney Infinity Elsa and Anna characters (now each girl has there own of each of these characters). See what I meant about a Frozen Easter! 
8. Finishing Tempting Fate, by Jane Green. I even got to read book on my mini- break, too. 
9. Getting Caboodles Big case with my $25 gift card for Target from Scott Tissues. While trying to find the Peeps bunnies (yes I ended up at Target at one point), I got to finally use my gift card for this awesomely amazing case. Just another excuse to buy more nail polish and paint my nails (and toe nails, too!).
10. I was able to wear my dress pants from before I ever got pregnant, as well a top I wore to my own bridal shower and fit into both. I was pleasantly surprised by this, especially after how much I did not diet this past winter.
11. And one more for good measure that after being without power on Wednesday into Thursday for not quite 24 hours, that we got our power back and I am not trying to scramble to find WIFI connection to do my work. You truly don’t realize when you work from home how much you do depend upon the internet for all that you do work on daily. So huge thank you for that being behind me and hoping we don’t lose power again for awhile (at the very least!).
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Jen @ Driftwood Gardens says
It looks like your girls had a wonderful Easter – they are SO adorable! I can see why that Peeps cake is famous too. It's beautiful. Have a wonderful week ahead.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Jen and the Peeps cake seriously is so easy to make and everyone just loves it here, too. Wishing you, too a wonderful week ahead 🙂
Billybuc says
I think your husband needs a boy. LOL He is such a good sport, surrounded by women and still look at that smile on his face. Tell him he got a standing ovation from me today. 🙂
Have a great weekend, Janine!
Janine Huldie says
I will tell him you said that, Bill!! But seriously, thanks as always and have a wonderful weekend, too!! 🙂
realhousewife says
Man I can't believe how long the power was out! Poor thing! I'd be going ballistic!
Looks like you all had a fabulous Easter…and I realized reading your blog…we didn't dye any eggs this year! Not one! We didn't have a hunt…our youngest kid was 12 this year:) it was a very adult like Easter…I did make my girls baskets tho…I bought a bucket and a big sponge and stuffed it with candy for my 16 year old nephew…figured he could wash his new truck with it. I made Maddies with a new make up bag…and Syd got a peace book bag and a new book too! Ok that was the fun part for me! Haha
I didn't even take many pictures so I'm sure glad you did! I enjoyed them!
Janine Huldie says
Kelly, I know adult Easters will probably come before I know it, but I am trying so hard to enjoy this time while it is still in my grasp and I took so many pictures I unloaded my camera three separate times that day, so I wouldn't have to upload 300 photos at once believe it or not. And as for the power, I really just so glad we got it back. I ended up at my in-laws while the girls were in school in the afternoon using their Wi-Fi to do design work, because I just couldn't sit all day doing nothing when I had work to do (was driving me quite mad.).
massholemommy says
Those Olive Garden bread sticks are the best, aren't they? I love the girls in their pretty Easter dresses and the family photo is awesome!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Robin and I know those breadsticks are to die for!! 🙂
lrconsiderer says
JANINE! That cake is soooooo PRETTY 😀 Wow! I'm blown away by it. What kind of cake was it on the inside?
Love the pics of the girls and the one of you all as a lovely family. And congrats on getting back into your pre-pregnancy clothes 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Lizzi. The inside of the cake was just store bought Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix. Seriously, such an easy cake to make/decorate and everyone goes bananas over it 🙂
lrconsiderer says
That sounds so pretty! I'll see if we can get it in the UK 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh, I hope you can and definitely let me know if you do!! 🙂
gigigirl says
/so glad we had time together on Easter Sunday. It was wonderful to be with you all and to see the girls in their Easter outfits. How lucky am I? Let's hope no more power failures in the near and distant future. Modern life can't survive without our connections! Hope the weekend is going well. Enjoying my new TV! xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Same here and seriously so glad we got to spend Easter together. And also with you on no matter power outages zany time soon either!! Yay to enjoying your new TV, as well!! 🙂 xoxo!!
gigigirl says
I am really enjoying the TV….nice to have a sharp picture and 32" is perfect for my room. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww, so glad to hear that and I know exactly what you mean and couldn't agree more 🙂
Sandy_Ramsey says
Wow! Even on a break you were super busy! That cake looks amazing but holy cow..the SUGAR! I would be on overload for days! I bet the girls are excited as all get out about that breakfast. Are you? 🙂 Another great family pic…..y'all are gorgeous!
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Janine Huldie says
Sandy, Kevin calls that cake, "Diabetes in a cake!" Seriously though the kids love it and I only make during this time of they year, so a treat they seriously look forward to for Easter time!! 🙂
clark says
Sounds like an excellent Easter… so do they still make that 'cellophane' grass stuff that I remember being in the Easter basket where there would always be one-after-everything-surely-must-be-gone…last little chocolate egg things
soon be warm
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Janine Huldie says
I know crazy how they still do make this stuff and from your lips to god’s ears about the warm weather 🙂
Kimberly says
You all are adorable!
You're a brave woman to let them do their own eggs. We let my son do ours and instead of using that handy dandy hook to get the eggs out, he used his entire hand.
Yup. Red hands for school.
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Janine Huldie says
We had a lot of splashing going on with that water and my husband kept saying to them that they were going to get vinegar in their eyes. So, trust me definitely a few interesting moments here on egg dying, too!! 🙂
Angie says
What a cool cake!! I'm stopping by from Countdown in Style.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Angie for stopping by and Happy Sunday now 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
Your girls may never out grow Disney. I my kids (teens and 22 year old) truly love Frozen and every character in it. I showed them your post this morning. They all wanted to go to the breakfast.
Blessings and have a wonderful weekend.
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
I hope my girls never fully outgrow Disney either, Diane and was smiling hearing about your kids wanting to do the breakfast still 🙂
Kim says
So much fun for Easter – we didn't do baskets but just gave the boys an iTunes card!
Awesome that you can wear those pants – love the family picture!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kim and was so proud of myself on those pants for sure. And I so would haven taken iTunes gift cards 🙂
Brittnei Washington says
Oh my goodness! I saw a quick something on Instagram about your power and was so confused! Was it a storm? I forget why I got distracted and didn't comment and ask. lol. The girls looks so lovely with their new hair cuts. In the picture of Lily it's weird because I can almost see her as an adult! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Brittnei, a few people from my husband’s job also couldn’t believe how grown up she looks. I just can’t believe she is on her way to 4 years old already. Crazy how time flies 😉
southmainmuse says
Your cute girls. And that CAKE, amazing. And Olive Garden breadsticks and salad. Rocks. Looks like you had such a great holiday. Have a great week Janine.
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Jamie and wishing you a wonderful week ahead now, too!! 🙂
spiritedlife says
Yes, I wasn't without power, but my computer decided it didn't want to connect to the internet anymore. Post coming soon! So glad you're back! Thanks for sharing with Countdown in Style.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, so sorry April your computer died and seriously is miserable to be without our computers and know first hand. Just hope you were able to fix it and didn’t cost too much. Thanks again for hosting 😉
tamaralikecamera says
It looks like Disney exploded in your house! Scarlet loves it. I love it too. Wish we could do that breakfast!!
I just got "Tempting Fate" on hold from the library. I'm excited to dig into it!
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Janine Huldie says
amara, so much so that yesterday I went through all the toys, while the girls were at my in-laws and Kevin was food shopping. Four bags of toys were disposed of and donated accordingly, because I just couldn't take the crazy, toy mess anymore. They have so much that they truly have more then they will ever know what to do with! And I wish you guys could do the breakfast with us. And also let me know what you think of Tempting Fate 🙂
Kristina & Millie says
Looks like you had a ton of fun 🙂 congrats on the anniversary! Have an awesome week J!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks ladies and you too have a great week ahead now!! 🙂
notinjersey says
that cake is awesome! I love the frozen stuff and can't wait to hear more about the skate rink with the characters!
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Janine Huldie says
I promise to share all about it. WE go next Saturday and the girls just can’t wait now 😉
themomcafe says
Oh Janine!! I am SO glad you took a mini break and had so many fun things to do and just 'Let It Go' for a while! (See what I did there? LOL)
Your girls are sooooo adorable!! And what amazing Easter gifts!! WOW. Mine just get gobs of cheap candy from the bunny!
You look amazing, and dare I become a bit jealous that you can fit into the wardrobe of your yester-years? Geesh.
LOVE it all!!!
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Janine Huldie says
First off, love you too so very much!! And couldn’t love more what you did with the Frozen reference if I tried!! 😉 hugs!!!
Rosey says
Your girls did have a Frozen Easter. 🙂 And the breakfast tickets are so awesome! I want to have breakfast w/Olaf. 🙂
Your Peeps cake is awesome!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Rosey and I am psyched about breakfast with Olaf for sure now 🙂
livingforjackie says
Beautiful cake and kids. They look like they had a fantastic time!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much and wishing you a wonderful week ahead now, too!! 🙂
Rea says
The girls are so lovely in their nightgowns and party dresses! I'm sure they are excited to have that Frozen breakfast… 🙂 And your cake is so so yummy.
It's always a nice surprise to find out I still fit into my previous clothes. LOL
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Rea and I was truly surprised to fit into those clothes and not going to lie couldn't stop smiling at the thought of it!! 🙂
MelChi says
Wow, sounds – and looks – like you all had a fun Easter. That cake looks DIVINE!!! And you look so pretty! Amazing how good we feel after going to the hairdresser. Even if it is a bit $ – it's so worth it a few times a year. I need to get some neutral colours like that for autumn… love that cardigan you're wearing. And congrats on the weight loss / fitting into those clothes – what an awesome way to start the warmer season!
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Janine Huldie says
Melanie, I never would have imagined how good a touchup on my hair could indeed make me feel and not gong to lie so psyched that we are heading to warmer weather. I think you know me well enough o know I hate the cold, snow and winter, too! 😉
lisang@expandng.com says
Sounds like a fun Easter! How awesome when our children become independent at something. Love that Peeps cake. I'm sure those bunnies are hard to find, especially in those various colors. Very generous of Uncle Mike to get those prized possessions. I don't understand the big deal about Frozen because I haven't watched it but I just bet that once I do, I'll be like "why didn't I watch this sooner?!?" hehe. Glad you got your power back in a somewhat timely manner.
Karen says
Love that family photo and WOOOHOOO WAY TO GO JANINE! You look fabulous. Dino mostly did his own eggs too…ins't it amazing how we can track their growth and progress by each holiday?
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Karen and I was just so shocked. Seriously, I had those clothes in the garage closet and hadn't looked at them in a few years. So, when I pulled them out and they actually fit better then they did before having kids, I was totally pleasantly surprised. And I know about the growing up and milestones. Each new holiday I marvel at what they couldn't do at the previous one and now could do at this one 😉
queenmomjen says
The jammies are so cute! My littlest Princess got the movie for her birthday in March, and yep she watches it once a day. Love, Love,love the peeps cake. Brilliant!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks, Jen and my girls, too watch Frozen at least once a day here, too!! 🙂
Nellie says
taking kids to the restaurants at the ages of our kids is just impossible, but I am happy you had some good food to make up for it!! I adore the frozen outfits so cute!!
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Nellie so very much 😉