Easter and an Early Spring in Boston!

For the past few years, April has brought an extended winter and lots of dreary weather to the Boston area. Finally, this year was different. Spring seemed to come early this year, and the snow was gone very early and the warm weather made it possible to get outside and play. This spring/summer should be a lot of fun with Cameron and Isabel since they can walk and explore everything now. Below are some photos of April in Boston!

Easter morning, Cameron and Isabel checked out their Easter baskets, which included some new gear for the beach this summer!


Then it was off to church. Isabel left the white bow in her hair just long enough to take this picture :-) Church was an interesting experience. The kids don't seem to want to sit quietly for an hour straight...I wonder why???


After church, it was very nice outside and the kids climbed into the chairs on our back porch. Cameron was reluctant to give up his new fire engine, so that makes an appearance in this year's Easter photo.


Another Easter photo...


Isabel has finally started to get some hair! She is 20 months old in this picture and still has not had a haircut! She is sporting a couple of "antennas" that make her look like little Cindy-lou hoo.


Another picture of Cindy-lou hoo...and Cameron. The kids have become expert stair climbers.


On a nice April morning, we met Rob, Steph and little Georgia Howard at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary just north of Boston. We all went for a little hike. After a long winter inside, it was great to get outside and explore!


A picture of the Darling family at one of the ponds during the hike. Cameron and Isabel like riding in their backpacks :-)


On most mornings, the kids have some playtime before breakfast where they can sit and enjoy a good book.


Cameron sporting his "tough guy" face in the back yard.

Cameron is not too sure he likes the bubbles...

...but Isabel likes chasing them around the yard.

Cameron does enjoy "mowing" the lawn.