Woke up way to early for having danced into the wee hours of the night, but EB had visited and there were more baskets and egg hunting fun to be had. Then we got dressed in our Sunday best and headed to the club for a huge brunch spread. I am still full hours later! It was simply the most beautiful day so we thought we'd pay a visit to the dunes. Bella and I walked along the water to see if we could find any treasures that had washed ashore (just rocks really ... ) and Sloane dipped her toes in the sand and water for the first time ever. We could not believe how utterly beautiful it was - actually hot - in April. Hopefully this means a great summer is ahead!

Sloane was really chatting us up and making super cute little faces, I just had to capture a little of that on video.  Photos are fabulous, but sometimes you just need to see life in motion.

Upon arriving in Indiana for Easter weekend, Holly presented me with my favorite painting by her friend Carrie. What a fabulous gift! I just love it!

And while we were chatting and enjoying a morning couppa, Sloane zonked out on her momma's lap. How cute is that? And to think this was only one easter egg hunt into the day...

We found eggs and full size twix bars during the hunt at the club - had lunch then it was off to the famous "egg drop" hunt. Yes, they were scheduled to drop 20,000 eggs from a helicopter to let the kids scoop up the goods. We waited a ridiculous amount of time - the kids were totally not into it once the action actually began...

And then there's the disappointment. Xavier and Mason got a few goodies and then poor Bella got nothing but a bunch of busted eggshells. She was so upset. But upon closer inspection of the boys stuff, they didn't get much that they could actually eat. The chocolate was mush, lots of the candy bags were open and then they had smarties just loose inside the egg ... do they even sell smarties that aren't wrapped in that little tube package?

Back to the house to settle the munchkin's in and take a few photos of the lovely Sloane. She's a whopping 4 months now! I just love her big blue eyes and little pink lips. So darn cute!

Then it was off to the Blue Chip casino to celebrate Niki's 29th birthday. We ate. We drank. We danced the night away. Oh and the people watching at the casino in Indiana is priceless. Seriously. Fantastic!

Spent St. Patty's Day on Southport. Had brunch with the girls at the new Deleece and took in the atmosphere of the holiday as we shopped and everyone else drank themselves into leprechaun stupor. I even sported green - I never wear this much color - and was the only one! Selika in orange, Simone in yellow and Crister in black! Sadly I did not get photos of Simone and Crister, but will be sure to do that next time we get together!!  I love Chicago on St. Patty's day - I love that most everyone is sporting some shade of green.  Doesn't matter if they are decked out to party it up or if they are just out walking the dog.  

Here are Selika's fashion pics for the day ... anytime we get together I have to take her photo for her fashion blog. She's the fashionista of the group for sure!!!

Today was Sloane's 3 month photoshoot ... I got a few goodies, but not really what I wanted. I really need to get a light meter before the 4 month shoot. I just seem to never have enough light! She's a super cutie and is so cooperative with a giant lens in her face! This will not be one of those kids that shies away from the camera! Not while Ya Ya is around!! Momma brought funny hats for us to try today ... gonna have to do that bee hat again! Totally out of focus ...but I still love it!

And while we were tending to the little one, Bella kept Phoebe company! She loves her some Phoebe!