Easter Fun

We had a fun and busy Easter weekend. It's crazy that these are our last days off school before the year is OVER! We have less than 6 weeks left, so wild! Our kids had Friday and Monday off, and we packed in a lot of fun.

Friday, the girls had another horseback riding lesson. They are loving it, and I love that we found a place nearby that is so great. I still can't believe Paige is enjoying this because she is afraid of most animals, ha.

Drew on Phoebe and Paige on Athena

I had a busier day than I thought I would for work, but the kids did a great job staying busy.

Paige created this little set-up for herself, which cracked me up.

Brent's parents asked the kids to spend the night Friday night, which was a big yes from everyone! Brent also spent the night with his uncle, so I had the house all to myself!! So what did I do with myself?! A pedicure {yay!}...more work {boo!}...and our taxes {double boo!}, ha!

Very nice treat!

My companion while I worked on our taxes {grin}

Saturday, we spent the whole day at my parents' house with my mom's side of the family. My parents' house is not very big, so 40 people crammed into a small space can be a little tough, but I loved seeing everyone, and we stayed until 10:00 PM!

I really can't with her. She's just too darn cute.

Always with the bunny ears, ha

Getting ready to hunt!

8/12 cousins, so happy to see my cousins!

Got my baby fix with my cousin's son, Maddox - he is so sweet!

Harper makes Paige look so big!

The original Swope 4 has grown quite a lot!

It's a good party if the girls fall asleep on the way home!

Easter morning goodies for the kiddos!

We had a great church service, the church was overflowing and I was moved several times by the singing and spirit in the church!

After church bluebonnet pictures! 

Probably the last time...they are starting to fade, so sad.

We had a great lunch with Brent's family including champagne and a pinata!

Happy Easter!

Nana and Papa with 5/6 grands

Did I mention champagne? {grin}

The kids ended up spending the night again with the Gurleys, so when Brent and I went home we watched TV {Brent} and read {me} and had a great evening!

The Jennifer Aniston Salad

Have you ever heard of 'The Jennifer Aniston Salad'? I hadn't until my boss shared the recipe with our team and raved about it. Apparently, Jennifer Aniston ate this salad every day on the set of Friends for the entire run of the show! 2 weeks after my boss sent the recipe, 4 of us {out of 6} have tried it and are obsessed with it! I'm going to share the recipe but also tell you my tweaks, ha.

The Jennifer Aniston Salad

3.5 cups cooked bulgur wheat {I subbed for quinoa}

2-3 chopped small cucumbers

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup chopped mint {I used spinach instead of mint/parsley because...lazy}

1/3 cup chopped red onion {I skipped}

1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup EVOO

salt & pepper

1/2 cup crumbled feta

*I added craisins for a little sweet kick*

It is SO GOOD. I have eaten it every day this week for lunch {because it makes a lot}!

Having The Jennifer Aniston salad over lunch with my team

If you try this, let me know! I think it's a great vegetarian option and would be easy to make vegan - and I love the thought of having it for Fridays during Lent!!