Crazy busy and tired...and it's not even Easter yet!

For us that is. We are Russian Orthodox and we celebrate our Easter next week. However, it is our Palm Sunday, and I wanted to take Christina to church (which is over an hour away), so we were up and out of the house a little after 7 a.m.

It was a cold, but gorgeous day, so the drive was nice and, after church, Christina got to see and spend some time with grandparents and cousins.

Now, even though it isn't our Easter, it is my husband's family's Easter. So after some time with my family, I again drove over an hour to my IL's to meet hubby and my other 2 kiddos. And the kids had some fun time with the OTHER cousins and grandparents.

Christina had the time of her life today. There is nothing she likes better than lots of play time with ALL her cousins who are also her very best friends in the world.

I took a few pictures (seriously, JUST a few). And, after an outtake or 2:

We got a cute cousin photo (minus one little Caroline who definitely was happier in the warm house - damn it was COLD today!!!!).

But as the evening drew to a close, I soon had two kids who were having one too many crying jags. And I decided we finally needed to make the trek back home (much to the chagrin of Miss Christina - I swear she could go ALL NIGHT LONG!!) .

Next Sunday is our Easter celebration. And if you know anything about the Russian Orthodox, you know that Easter is quite the celebration complete with a HUGE feast and pretty much an all-day party.

And we all can't wait!!!!!