Whoa! It’s a post with a ton of pictures from Easter. Enjoy 🙂 .
I took like 12 pictures of these three in that pose and this was the best one. #totalpicturefail
On Saturday, we went to our church’s Eggstravaganza and had the BEST time! There was so much to do there!
The girls checked out the petting zoo while Smith was going through an obstacle course.
Sisters 🙂
We found Smith and took a group pic.
Then, we waited in line for one of the bounce houses. They were letting four kids at a time go in…which worked out perfectly for our crew.
Madeley didn’t know what to think of her first snow cone!
Later, it was time for the egg hunt. My kids were primed and ready to go!
Madeley was trying to put this flower in her hair. Ha!
The next day was Easter!! We woke up and headed out for church.
I told them to make silly faces. Aren’t they all so funny?! They were cracking me up!
More silly faces!!
Followed by a normal face :).
And on Instagram, several people wanted to know the kids’ outfit deets…so here you go:
Kensington’s dress/Ashby’s dress/Madeley’s dress/Smith’s shirt/Kensington’s sandals/Little girls’ shoes
One big family selfie before church!
And then after church, we did something new this year! My family hosted Easter for my mom’s side of the family. Everyone came over our direction and first we ate, then we came back to our house.
Madeley might need to give Samuel some personal space. (Please note, they’re the same size. He’s 9 months and she’s 2.5.)
Lovie and Papa Jay gained two extra grandkids between last year and this year!
Papa Jay loves his littlest girls!
After lunch, we attempted some pictures.
The Shull six!
(Side note, that is the dress I bought last spring to wear in NYC. Guess what? It’s still in stock! The green is sold out but it comes in many other colors!!)
It’s a tradition in our family that the grandparents always do the kids’ Easter baskets. So, here is Madeley with her very first Easter basket…
…she was like “whoa!”.
It was the perfect weather to enjoy Easter outside.
Bubbles make us happy!
Samuel and his duck. Ha! That sweet boy!
My mom has been giving Kensington these little mice in matchboxes for holidays recently and she ADORES them!
Sweet girl!
Kensington and Ashby are blowing bubbles and Smith is shooting off his new toy. See the green disk in the air?
Blowing bubbles with Grandmother.
A pic of our crew on the patio. We had such a fun time!
We let the little girls get a head start on the egg hunt. It didn’t take Madeley long to figure this game out :)!
And the big kids were off!
Showing me her eggs :).
After our egg hunt, we let the kids swim (Andrew had heated the pool so that it wasn’t freezing). They swam until bedtime!
And one last pic, we ended the night with the Slaughter five coming over to swim and eat dinner with my family. It’s always so much fun having them around for holidays too!
That was our Easter! I hope you had a nice day too!
xo
Leslie Z. says
Ashby’s braided pigtails are everything!!! It must be so amazing to see how much your family has changed in a positive way over the past year. Life is so beautiful!
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Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
You guys sure did have a great time with your family! The petting zoo, I’d love to go myself!
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Erika Slaughter says
I’m LOLing at Madeley’s face when she sees her Easter basket!!! And in that last picture…don’t the big kids look pretty BIG?! ???? Thanks for having us over!! We had the best evening hanging out with your family!
Melissa says
Looks like a great Easter. Wondering if you can share the name of Smith’s shooting toy? My boys would love it. Thanks and hope you have a great week!
Mix and Match Mama says
My mom bought it at Walmart!
Rupa says
Hi Shay, I read your blog since a while, my first time posting though…loved the pictures….. your blog is very warm ad love seeing all your kiddos. Have a question, loved the hot pink dress Ashby wore during bubbles, easter egg hunt..where is it from. We a 2.5 yr old daughter and are paper pregnant with another one. By the way am from India. Best wishes !
Melissa says
Love that you are posting a bit earlier, that way I can read your post while I wake up and get ready to workout!
Narci Dreffs says
Precious pictures! Looks like the best Easter! And, I’m wishing Kensington’s dress came in my size! So cute!
Sheaffer Sims says
What a wonderful day y’all had! Madeley’s obsession with Samuel is the absolute sweetest!
Tessa says
It looks like a perfect Easter! I made your Peep smores bar for dessert for Easter and it was a hit with my entire family! Thank you!
Laura says
You all look so nice in your Easter best! 🙂 Glad you had a nice holiday. I wish it had been warm enough here to swim!
Sarah says
How fun!!! LOVE your patio btw!!! And sweet Ashby and Madeley really make me want to adopt 🙂 They both are so happy; and seeing the joy in even your dad’s eyes while holding them is so beautiful. Adoption really is amazing. Thanks for sharing your story with us! 🙂
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Molly says
Thank you for sharing…these pics made me smile! 🙂 Can you provide details of your mom’s dress please?
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ll ask! I bet it’s from Nordstrom :).
Kelly says
I wanted to ask the same thing! I loved your mom’s dress! I love Lovie! Ha
Sheri says
You have a beautiful backyard and patio!
Laura @ Laura Likes Design says
This looks like the best Easter celebration! Love how excited the kids look in each picture — what a fun time!
Caitlin says
I’m curious about your backyard playset. Where is it from and have you been happy with it? I am in the market for one and yours looks like it has all the components I want.
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t remember exactly where it’s from (I’ll ask Andrew!), but yes, it’s weathered very well and we love it!
Diana says
Funny thing….I totally stalked your Instagram a few weeks ago because I remembered he answered this question a while back. I think he said it was from Dallas Playsets! Your backyard is every kid’s dream!
Alexis deZayas says
Madeley + Samuel are the sweetest pair!
Lori Savage says
A few years ago Santa started bringing my daughter Lola those matchbox mice. Such a great tradition. Looks like a fantastic Easter 🙂
Katie S. says
Your patio is seriously goals! ? Love your sweet fam!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
It looks like you all had a beautiful Easter! So jealous the kids could go swimming, we are a few weeks away from the pools in New York. Madeley & Samuel are so sweet!!
xo
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Cortny Anderson says
Just a tip for today! The little girls mini Melissa shoes are on sale in silver for $27 today on Amazon!
Whitney Pegram says
The silly face pictures may just be my favorite!!
Angela Ellingson says
Looks like a wonderful Easter!! Your family picture is stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly says
Shay! Your backyard, pool, patio area looks like you are living on a resort! It is sooooo beautiful! I just love you and your whole family!! Does your mom also make a basket for your cousins’ children or is that their grandmother’s ‘job’?
Happy Easter season to y’all
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s their grandmother’s job (and she was there too to give her grandkids baskets!).
Kelly says
That’s a cute tradition!!
Laci says
The kids looked beautiful for Easter!
heidi says
Sooo precious!
Megan Butler says
So many great pics!!! Looks like a fabulous holiday full of family and sweet kids. My kind of weekend!!!
Jenna says
What a fun-filled Easter with your family and friends. Sounds like the perfect weekend! Have a great Wednesday!
Allison A. says
What a beautiful family you are and the love for one another absolutely radiates in your photo. So sweet to see. Baby Samuel and his bow tie is so cute! Your mom is adorable. I was curious where your mom found her nude strappy sandals? Thank you.
Barbara parnell says
Love many things about this post. The little mice in the matchbox for Kensington! So cute..reminds me of being a little girl-I loved little mice. Where does she buy those? Also, Your backyard is absolutely beautiful. We are looking to put in an outdoor kitchen and I love your stonework. Not sure if you had it done or purchased the house lith it there already, but by chance would you know the names of the stone around th epool and the one used on the stairs? Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed your Easter!
Mix and Match Mama says
Travertine is around the pool and a stone called Granbury is on the stairs :).
Amy says
What a lovely day! <3
I'm so excited to see you in Nashville for the Go Wild Conference! 🙂 I was escastic to find out my favorite blogger was one of the guest speakers. I hope we can get a picture together!
Marcy says
The Shull kids in their Easter outfits were adorable!! And Samuel and his bow tie absolute cuteness overload.. thanks for sharing
Rebecca Jo says
Madeley & Samuel… oh my gosh – how cute are they together.
I love Madeley eating the basket wrap too 🙂
So glad you all had a family filled blessed Easter.
Kayla B says
Love these!! Question: Are you and Andrew introverts or extroverts?? Even my extroverted self would have been wiped after a day with that many people 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Ha! We’re very much extroverts!!
Carly says
Look at Kensington holding Madeley! Too. Cute. What a fun, blessed weekend with family.
Kim says
Does the Easter bunny visit your house if the grandparents make the Easter baskets?
Mix and Match Mama says
No, the adults hide the eggs. We just never did the whole Easter Bunny thing. My kids believe in Santa and the tooth fairy (so we’re not opposed!), we just never did the Easter Bunny.
Debby says
I would love to know here your mother bought the matchbox mice. They are too precious and my granddaughter would love them.
Kerri says
Thanks for sharing! Love to see how people celebrate holidays! I had 45 for Easter Brunch, that’s what happens in big families, which meant 15 kids, with 500 Easter Eggs! Two questions, where are those little mice from in the box, my daughter would love them. And where is that green and white dress that Kensington is wearing in that picture, from? Your family is so sweet and I love the pics with their cousin Samuel!
Mix and Match Mama says
She’s wearing a swim coverup from Boden last year. And my mom bought them online. I bet if you googled them, you would find them!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's Sweet World says
That picture of your parents with all of the grandkids just melted my heart. I know that they are so thankful for each and every one of them! And that little Samuel… I swear I could just eat him up!!
Katherine Darlington says
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Tracy says
You have a beautiful family. And your yard & patio are gorgeous! Looks like a fabulous Easter celebration. 🙂
Olivia says
Hi there I have a question! I noticed that Ashby and Madeley match cloths but not Kensington. Does she not like matching with them anymore?
Mix and Match Mama says
Sometimes, she does and sometimes, she doesn’t. It kind of depends on her mood.
Kristine says
Love the Mice in the Matchbox!! Does Smith have a special collectible? Looking for ideas for something for my new nephew to start a collection with!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Right now, he’s all about coins! He’s collected the 50 state coins and now, he’s working on the 50 national parks.
Marina says
Love, love your backyard and pool!!
Amber says
Such a fun weekend! Where are Ashby and Madeley’s tops from that they wore to the church festival? Love that vibrant floral print!
Mix and Match Mama says
Matilda Jane 🙂
Rupa says
Sorry for stalking ya…but loved that ruffle dress/ coverup on Ashby….please let me know where from…would love to get them for my girls….
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s from Boden but last summer.
Jaren says
What a sweet tradition! The silly face pic is my favorite! Love your pool and patio. I want a pool so badly, but I am so scared to get one with my youngest being only 2. I know there are certain safety features (alarms and such) you can get. What do you have or maybe you can do a post on this one day??
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s a great post idea, Jaren!!
Shannon says
Would love to hear about this also!
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
What a fantastic weekend! So full of love, family and friends! Perfect.
Natalie says
Hi Shay..What a great Easter celebration sounds like fun.. What did you make for Easter dinner? Just curious as you had so many people.. What fun.. Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
We grilled brats outside with sides, dips, chips and then we had pies for dessert :).
Sarah G. says
What a gorgeous family you have there! Thanks for sharing your holiday traditions with us 🙂 I’m curious about your beautiful patio furniture- my family is in the market and I’m wondering how you like it and if you remember where you got yours? Thanks very much!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s from Weir’s Furniture and Restoration Hardware :).