Colorfully Blessed~The Color Run 2013

Even as a non-runner, a year or so ago I told Hubby that if a Color Run ever came to SWMO that I would participate.  I didn't really think I would have to stick to my end of the deal, but this weekend it came & went & we conquered!  

We formed a team (really just to get the $5 discount), called ourselves Colorfully Blessed, and geared up for "the Happiest 5K on the Planet!"  And I can attest, that it was pretty dang happy and a ton of fun!  

So some before pictures of course...

Long-time besties!

Silly boys!

Our view to the right...

& our view to the left!

A bunch of my Zumba girls who skipped Zumba to get colorfied!

And then some after shots...please ignore the horrible picture quality!  Running with my phone resulted in some hazy pictures at the end because of all the color dust clouding the lens!

Anyone who has ever participated in one of these runs, knows that it's not about time at all...but Hubby & I did manage to run the entire thing except for when we had to stop to get doused with color! 

It was an absolute blast, and so fun to join over 10,000 other people running through the streets of Springfield, MO getting all colored up! 

Color Me Rad is coming at the end of the month and I'm honestly a little disappointed that we're going to be out of town for it...I'll definitely be running this one again! 

Easter Sunday Celebrations!

Easter Sunday arrived, and it was time for us to give Elyse her Easter basket.  We tried to fill it full of mainly simple things...books, clothes, a new bunny, some watercolor paints, but of course also a little bit of Easter candy.  This girl LOVES her Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs!  

Reaching for the books first!  

We headed for church where we had a fabulous service and then we had a quick Easter egg hunt.  I had been practicing with Elyse just a little bit and she kind of understood...but all the other kids and a strange place was a little bit overwhelming!  

Elyse and her future husband...or best friend at least! 

During nursery, Elyse also helped make her first official Fridge-worthy craft!  A sheep using her handprint...and so it has begun, keeping everything she makes!  

After church we headed to my parents' house for our annual Easter celebration at their house.  The day turned out to be absolutely beautiful and we were able to get some great pictures!  

I have no idea what she was so excited about!

True joy!

True stinkiness? dirty diaper? We have no idea!  ha!

The best family photo we could get, Elyse just wanted down!  

She has recently learned what it means when we ask...Do you wanna swing?

Apparently she was NOT going to smile for a picture with daddy!

But this is true perfection...my beautiful family!

And my sexy husband!  

After a lunch where we all ate WAY too much, it was time for the second egg hunt of the day!  Elyse definitely had the idea figured out by now and was excited to find the eggs which she was even more excited to realize were filled with Graham Bunnies & more chocolate!

After the first few eggs she'd had enough and decided she'd be a diva with her new sunglasses from Mamaw!

The rest of the afternoon consisted of an egg toss for the adults, and LOTS of playtime for Elyse outside.

The afternoon was absolutely beautiful & Elyse spent almost 4 hours outside non-stop!  She was absolutely exhausted.  She fell asleep in the car on the way home at 6:30, there was no way she was waking up when we got home, so we put her in bed and she slept for 13 hours!!!  Definitely a record for our sweet, sleepy girl!

I hope you all had an amazing Easter holiday, it was such a wonderful day to celebrate our Risen Lord!

Good Friday & Easter Prep

We had quite the busy weekend, so I've decided to break it up into two separate posts...

First up, Good Friday & Easter Prep.  Our office closes for Good Friday afternoon & the weather was beautiful!  So...we headed down to Branson Landing for the afternoon/evening for a little shopping and a yummy dinner.  

All ready with sunglasses, Cheerios cup, and water!

My two favorite people checking out the fountains

Watching the fountain show with my baby girl

Saturday morning I had to work and then we headed to my aunt's house for my SIL Millie's baby shower.  They got so much fabulous stuff for Harper, now we just need her precious face to arrive so we can love on her!

After the shower, Elyse & I came home to a surprise visit from Mamaw & Pappy.  They dropped off her Easter basket and she loved the giant eggs!  

Yummy Sugar Cookies for Easter dinner!

We grilled a pizza for dinner (which was absolutely delicious) and then it was time to dye eggs.  Elyse was quickly fading (she didn't have an afternoon nap), so it was short-lived for her but at least we got some eggs dyed.  Hopefully next year she'll enjoy it more!  

Hubby & I spent the rest of the evening watching a movie and just relaxing on the couch...because we had a big day ahead on Easter Sunday!