Finally, spring break is upon us here in NY with my girls having off from school the upcoming week and Easter next Sunday.
I will most likely be taking it a bit easier this upcoming week. I have a blog post scheduled this Monday, but then we shall see what my blogging schedule will look like for the rest of the week with a possible guest post or two coming your way. As well as a break from FTSF, this week and most likely will not be sharing my TToT for next week. feels a bit weird and only took one other weekend off during the Christmas break, but do think I am going to take off next Saturday as Easter is also a pretty big, religious holiday for us and want to be able to spend it just enjoying my family as it was meant to be.
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2. Easter Peeps donuts. Need I say more after Monday’s posts. They donuts are seriously a fun spring treat and who could resist Peeps. Certainly not me!
New Half Dozen Peeps Donuts
3. JulepMaven April nail polish. Finally got to test drive the hot pink with electric blue hue to it! Yes, the pink girl here approved.
4. Even though it was supposed to be almost 60 degrees, Saturday was downright chilly, because of high winds. So, we took to McDonald’s with the indoor playground for the girls, where they got Happy Meals and I got a yummy diet breaking Shamrock shake!
5. Sunday morning soccer, was still on the chilly side for Lily’s first day as a Peanut instead of a Little Peanut, but definitely warmer then the start for Emma only 2 weeks ago. So thankful for the small favors as far as the weather and spring heading are way now.
6. Sunday afternoon, found me finally finishing the book, Big Girl Panties, by Stephanie Evanovich.
7. Also, Kevin and I got to be lazy afterwards and watch the movie, The Internship with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson on our DVR.
8. #SpringPolishSwap that I entered at the end of last month and being gifted not one, but two spring color polishes by Paulina from colormebrave.com. If you missed the post, click here to see more about this!!
Sally Hansen Triple Shine Polishes
9. Spring is indeed upon us, which means that my Aunts from Florida (aka as the Snow Birds) have landed and visited us this past week. The girls love both my aunts so much and seriously couldn’t wait to visit with them.
10. My aunts’ generosity. They not only brought each of the girls reusable Disney Store bag with all sorts of goodies, including the crayons Lily told us she was getting from them, but two adorable Easter Cookies with Eggs in the middle.
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Jen @ Driftwood Gardens says
Aaaaah new Alex and Ani! The donuts are super cute – my friend brought some over last week, but I just picked the peeps out 🙂 I love love love the Shamrock Shake and I'll be sad when they're gone for the year, but I'm so happy it's finally Spring here in the Northeast! Have a wonderful week and a Happy Easter.
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Janine Huldie says
I knew you would spy the Alex and Ani here today! And I love that it is finally spring here in NY, as well. Wishing you a wonderful week and Happy Easter, too 🙂
massholemommy says
You guys have break the week before us. We are off Friday next week (Good Friday) and then April vacation is always the 3rd week of April here. And yes, those Peeps donuts are incredibly delicious!!!
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Janine Huldie says
I would so rather the week after, but unfortunately they always choose the week before here. I get that they have to give for Passover, too, but since we are Catholic and we celebrate Easter kind of hard having to have everyone to go back the day after Easter. And this year with the bad winter(snow) weather we totally lost that day, so just have to such it up and deal.
Rosey says
That pink nail polish is really pretty!! You do have lots to be thankful for, and hear! hear! that Spring is one of 'em!
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Janine Huldie says
Totally second that about Spring. And thanks as always Rosey!! 🙂
agperdew says
Hey there. Long time…sorry. I have missed reading your posts. I am loving that pink with electric blue hue. Your family seems so lovely and just a pleasure to take part in any kind of activities with. Glad your aunts are visiting. Snow birds that live in Florida, a state that seems to have only rain or shine. Love the beaches and warmth of Florida! I got the kids the peep donunts yesterday and they were in love. I thought about it for a second before getting them because they looked like pure frostening peeps from afar. Gheez, I would have been a mad woman by time the sugar wore off. Anyhoo, so glad to see you will be chilling from break and happy early Easter. We will be headed to MS to spend time with my mom and siblings. Have a beautiful weekend!
Janine Huldie says
So happy to see you hear today Amy and have missed you. Just glass to know you are doing Ok and definitely enjoy easter with you family in MS!! And happy weekend, too 🙂
Tricia says
Yay spring break!!! Love all the spring here 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Me too!! And I just love spring 🙂
Michelle Liew says
With all the climate change, spring was a long time coming!! Glad it's here for you guys now!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Michelle and I totally agree. Thank god for spring after the long winter we had!! 🙂
Billybuc says
Spring break just ended here, so back to school for the little rug rats next week. 🙂 Today is gardening day…tomorrow we are going to a big Spring Fair….great weekend coming up. Have a good one my dear friend.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, sounds like a perfect weekend and it is almost 70 degrees here right now and not a cloud in the sky. Perfect spring weather here, too. Happy weekend!! 🙂
Amanda Love says
Isn't it great when we have grandads who can make us laugh? My dad was the funniest and I miss him terribly. I'm happy that the weather is warming up so you can go outdoors and enjoy it. btw I'm loving that pink polish as well. Hope you're having a great weekend.
Janine Huldie says
Couldn’t agree more about granddads and I was truly,lucky and had one as a kid myself that always made me laugh. Like you miss him dearly. But seriously hope you are feeling better and have a wonderful weekend, too now 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
I hope you have a good week getting to spend a little extra time with your family. I love your dad will do crazy things for his granddaughters. What a great grandpa!
I have never seen anything like the cookies with the eggs in the center before. Are the eggs hard boil with shells on them? Is this a Italian thing or a New York things? I am just interested.
My oldest daughter love mint and McDonald's Shamrock shake. She had several on spring break.
Blessings and have a great week!
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
The egg is always hard boiled and it is usually in a hard bread, but this was actually cookie. I think it is an Italian thing, but honestly not sure 🙂
clark says
finally…. ( I actually put away the overcoat and started with the sports coat (still had sweaters on standby…but still))
the swimming pool can be too far away
a break from this soul eater (blogging) can be a rejuvenating thing, not that I have tried time off, but if you do well, I may have to consider it.
Janine Huldie says
Clark, I thought of you today, when it was 72 degrees out and not a cloud in the sky. Seriously, perfect weather and now hoping it will stay this way!! 🙂
lrconsiderer says
JANINE! YOU MADE ME WANT COOKIES AND DOUGHNUTS! Oh MY GOSH! This was as bad as going grocery shopping whilst hungry. HOW COULD YOU!
I love that picture of the girls and your aunts (doesn't Emma look a lot like the lady on the left of the pic! Wow! Strong family genes there)
Hope you have a gorgeous Easter weekend, my friend 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww, sorry Lizzi and hope I didn't ruin your grocery shopping too much. And my girls just love my aunts, so they were so excited that they were back finally. And of course, Happy Easter to you, too my friend 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
Our spring break isn't until the week after Easter. I wonder what we'll do! Small road trips, I bet.
Love the Peeps doughnuts and the nail polish. Want the book!
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Janine Huldie says
Got to be honest, Kevin is working so it will be just me and the girls this week, but hoping to get out even if it is local for a bit after being cooped up all winter long. Finally was a warm, spring day today with gorgeous sun and now clouds. Can't get better then that! And hope you get to read the book now, too. Oh and the internship was definitely a must watch for Vince Vaughn/Owen Wilson fans 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
I can't believe y'all are just now having spring break – I think that we have 6 weeks left until summer break here!!!
Enjoy your time off – you definitely need i t and deserve it!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kim and I know we definitely have a late spring break here.
Sarah says
All those sweet treats are so tempting! Get them away!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww sorry and will hide them just for you 🙂
gigigirl says
Thanks for including that picture of Auntie Anne and me with the girls. I'll let her know you did that since she doesn't go online. So glad we had time together. Enjoy the Easter cookie. I think it is an Italian thing – the egg in the bread or cookie. And it is specific for Easter so it must have some religious meaning. I'll have to research it some time. Hope they taste good anyway. Enjoy your time off from the blogging….well deserved break. Have a nice Palm Sunday and hope the week ahead is fun with the girls at home. Love to all and happy Easter – a week early. xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Thank you for answering that about the Easter bread/cookie. I seriously wasn't 100% sure. Happy to post and haven't forgotten to send on the phone. Still have to iCloud to my phone now. Love you and see you soon now!! 🙂 xoxo!!
notinjersey says
love the photo with your aunts! have a great spring break. we are on spring break too!
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and Happy Spring Break to you, too!! 🙂
stephanie2006 says
Oh my goodness, thos easter cookies look delicious!! We have planned a big family brunch at my parents' house with joint easter basket hunt for all the kids (my sister and her family will be there, too), and I'm dedicated to bake an easter bread, mostly because I'm craving it as well 🙂 Love the pink nail polish! I think I have to buy some pink before we fly to TX. The girls are dying to be dolled up properly beforehand 🙂 Have a great new week, Janine, and enjoy the time off!
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Janine Huldie says
Yay it is almost here and seriously think I am as excited as the girls are for your trip!! 🙂
Sandy_Ramsey says
Oh my gosh! My grandmother use to make those cookies with the eggs in them for Easter! What a memory that brought back! What a great week for you and I am happy to hear that you will be taking a little break. A well deserved one! It will be nice when the weather finally warms up for your girls at their soccer games. You will hate me after this comment but I sat through a baseball game and a football game this weekend in 86 degrees. It was hot! And it's only April! Looks like another good book to put on my Goodreads list. Maybe one for these days, I'll actually get to them 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I am a bit jealous, but hey it was 65 degrees here ( a bit windy), but definitely better then the opener 3 weeks ago that was only 38 degrees. So, we are making progress (slowly but surely!).
Kristi says
Enjoy your spring break and Easter Day! It looks like your girls love spending time with your relatives!
Janine Huldie says
Thank you Kristi and have a very Happy Easter, too 🙂
dishofdailylife says
I love that picture of your dad! And yay to soccer starting! We only had one game yesterday but I got the best picture! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I can’t wait to see the picture you got from yesterday and thanks as always Michelle 🙂
Kate says
Ohh I want to read Big Girl Panties- it looks like a good beach read. And love those hot pink nails!!
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Janine Huldie says
Kate, I think you would totally enjoy Big Girl Panties and hopes you get to read it soon 🙂
Nellie says
I went to DD this weekend and totally thought of you when I saw the peeps! What did you think of the internship? I saw it in the theater and I didn't laugh as much as I expected to.
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Janine Huldie says
I actually didn't think too highly of The Internship going into it and my expectations were low probably why I enjoyed it, because I wasn't expecting much and it it exceeded what I originally thought.
pfchico says
Those are some wonderful things to be thankful for. I love the pictures of your family.
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much for saying that 🙂
ginnymarie says
Yay, I'm so glad Spring is here! It's so wonderful that your Aunts came for a visit! I love visiting with my aunts, too. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I am so happy spring show up finally, but them it had to turn cold again yesterday, but still hoping it warms up again now. And I know, I really just love my aunts and was so happy they could visit with us 🙂