Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Easter Bunny, Eggs & New Life

Brian and I decided not to do anything for Joel for Easter because he is so young and wouldn't know the difference. However, Brian decided the Easter Bunny was coming to our house and surprised Joel and I with Easter baskets and an egg hunt Sunday morning. It was such a fun surprise! Joel loved it and did a good job hunting for the eggs with a little help from his daddy.

After church there was an Easter Egg Hunt. Joel isn't walking yet so he wasn't able to participate. But at the end they put more eggs out for the little ones to pick up. He ended up with two eggs from church. Afterwards, we headed to Mom and Dad Stiver's to spend a couple of days. Thankfully Joel slept the whole way. It was a great visit.

I believe most of you now know about our expected arrival in the fall. Friday, Brian and I had the privelege of hearing the baby's heartbeat. It's such an amazing, precious sound. No matter how many times you hear it. The official due date is November 4th. We're very excited and thankful for this blessing!




8 comments:

Manda said...

I didn't know if it was safe to say Congrats on here yet. Last I knew it was still a secret.
So Congrats!! Life with 2 (or 3) is a blessing!

Tara Stiver said...

Thanks Manda:)

Cherie said...

Such a beatiful family - tell Brian that I love Dove chocolate too! Happy Easter!

Tara Stiver said...

I'll be sure and tell him Cherie...wow-if you can find Dove Chocolate Truffles, they are amazing! Really:)

Beth said...

I also wondered when you were going to announce the baby news. Congrats again. Can't wait to find out the sex. BTW.. I didn't spill the beans to Manda. It was prob mom and dad. ;) Love Joel's Easter outfit.

Tara Stiver said...

You're funny...I know you didn't spill the beans;) I think it was a combo of your parents and Brian and Trev. But we told them they could tell.
Did you recognize the shoes he was wearing in the pic?? Love them!

Beth said...

Wow.. Didn't even notice the shoes. They look great! What a handsome little man!

Manda said...

Nope..it was Brian. :)