“Memory is a child walking along a seashore. You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up and store away among its treasured things.”
~Pierce Harris
Yesterday my little ones frolicked a yard full of brightly colored eggs stuffed with chocolates and money, loved on grandparents, aunts and uncles and constantly snacked on cinnamon rolls, egg dishes, fruit and cookies (an early Easter celebration with Chris’ parents since we won’t all be in town together next weekend). But it’s not the day that is weaved into our memories, it’s the treasured moments layered within it. It’s the excitement that spread across Aliyah’s face as she re-hid all the emptied plastic eggs for Brayden and their cousin Julian to find, again. And the impromptu kiss-blowing session that erupted when Brayden spontaneously blew kisses to everyone in the room.
The fun “conversations” at the kids’ table while the adults waxed on about everything and yet nothing in particular.
My littlest’s first run with an empty bucket and his quickly aquired “finding and filling” skills.
The fact that both of my kids took turns swiping each other’s eggs when the other wasn’t looking. Swiper, no swiping!
I’m pretty sure they walked away with more than filled buckets and stuffed bellies, though I don’t know exactly which treasured moments they decided to pick up and store away with the rest of em’… but I do know that my favorites are now thread in tight with my ever growing memory tapestry.
What treasured moments are you weaving into your day?
I’ve also linked up with The Sunday Creative and:
Life with Kaishon says
That looks like a perfect day! LOVE his outfit! : ) And her boots are off the hook fantastic! Kaish told me he doesn’t want to go to an easter egg hunt this year. I told him that was insane…and he said “I’m too old.”
I know. I know. I cried all day : (
♥ Boomer ♥ says
Treasured moments! ♥
Henrietta says
I don’t know what it is with your little boy but when I see him I always start smiling. He is so cute that I could bottle him and but to my shelf.:)
Lisa says
WOW! What great photos! I love that both your kids were stealing from each other…So funny and cute!!!!
Adoption of Jane says
Where do you shop for your kids?? So adorable!!! You just have the cutest little ones. I want to wear that striped hoodie blue heather gray outfit your son has on… it looks so comfy! Beautiful Family, Beautiful Blog!
Erin says
Pretty highlights in your hair!
Our Beaten Path says
Love Love the photos!!! And the quote was perfect. Great post!
septembermom says
Wonderful quote! The photos are beautiful too 🙂 Love visiting you here.
Unknown Mami says
Easter was one of my favorite holidays as a child. It was so much fun.
I love the look of joy on your littlest’s face.
Keetha Broyles says
Oh that shorts, tights, boots, basket combo is to die for!
The Paper Princess says
This week’s quote is new to me. Thanks for sharing Tabitha. Great post and photos as always!
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RNSANE says
Your children are just beautiful but, then, they have your good looks!
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Have a great week ahead!
Adrienne says
Love the references to a tapestry ~ and weaving our memories. I think one of the main reasons I scrapbook is that I don’t feel connected via memories to my own childhood, and long to preserve those ‘easter stealing’ moments for my kids! Enjoying all I’m discovering through Sunday Citar ~ thanks!
Veronica Lee says
Such adorable pics!! I hope you’re not bored of hearing this but I love, love, love your Sunday Citar. Thank you so much for hosting this.
Valary says
Serious cuteness overload!
Kristin - The Goat says
It looks like a lot of fun!! Thanks for sharing it with SIMC.
Gerri says
It looks like they had big fun. Hunts are fun that way. We had some family time and then I had some fight the germ head on, rest time. Now off to work, the hard fighting and resting paid off! Thanks for your kind words on my blog. I am pretty sure he was telling me something true, there was more detail in the story but I didn’t want to bore folks…Love you. 😉
Charlotte | Life's a Charm! says
oh these precious moments and your precious kids, you have captured them so well in these wonderful photos.
Megan says
I came to your blog from Kelle Hampton and just wanted to say hi 🙂
Your kiddos are beautiful! It looks like they enjoyed a fun early Easter celebration!
Also, I have a great giveaway on my blog today if you’d like to come check it out!