It is tradition that every Easter we get new duds and we all match. This year was no exception, despite our economical status!
I was able to clothe SIX people for $40. I won't tell which 3 outfits came from the Good Will and I am not going to tell you that 3 of those items had the original price tags still on them. NOPE, I just won't, tell you that. I also won't tell you that I prayed that I would be able to find something for our family to wear. I also won't tell you how I love that Heavenly Father answers some prayers immediately and others in his due time. I am also NOT going to tell you that I was able to do this all in ONE DAY for 4 of us and the for the TWO MEN in the house they just had to go to ONE store and spend ONE hour there on GOOD FRIDAY.
I should confess that we did have to purchase a new suit for Warrior. We knew we would. He has needed a suit since Christmas but every year suits go on sale around Easter so we were hoping his pants could hold on by a thread til April. It was Dash's suit that surprised us the most. Dash was wearing a size 7 suit. He quit wearing his suit and started wearing his school uniform to church. I questioned him and he had said it was too small. He put it on for me and they were high watered pants and the sleeves were really short. I also won't tell you that the new suit that we bought for Dash happens to be a size 10!! Yep, 3 sizes larger! When did he get so big??
The family tolerate me and I tolerate them so we're even!
Here is Easter 2009 pics
And the obligatory sibling picture with the dog!
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Since, I have inundated you with pictures of my offspring be sure to come back and read all about this years SILLY STRING FIGHTand Confetti Egg fight! (these are activities not appropriate for Sunday). I will post them later. WE have afternoon church so our Egg hunt was done before church.2008 EASTER
2007 EASTER
2006 EASTER
I have MANY MORE EASTER PICS, but I will save them until next year! Lucky You. :wink:
34 comments:
Oh my gosh...how gorgeous...and $40??????? Awesome, girl!!!!!!!
I loved looking at all the past pictures too!! I love how you all match every year! In fact, you have great traditions for all the holidays!!
u are the shopping QUEEN. I bow to you.
Oh my gosh. Beautiful pics. What a gorgeous family you have. Way to go on the shopping trip. Would never even guess--$40?
Oh I LOVE it! I love matching outfits. You should have jumped on over here to Tejas and we could have all matched together. :)
They are lucky to have you!!! And I love all the outfits. You have the best eye for fashion.
I went out yesterday looking for a dress and could find nothing. I came home empty handed. HOW DO YOU FIND SUCH CUTE CLOTHES?
Mind you, I am cheap cheap cheap so I am looking at Kole, Ross, Goodwill, Target. BUT STILL!!
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I don't think they are putting up with you; I think they are thrilled and grateful to have you!
I love your awesome savings spree Goose. That is double fantastic.
Your pictures are so great. They say happy family. I love how they still are hunting down those eggs. I should have kept that up for my kids. They wanted to stop though. Bummer.
I will come next year.
great job on the 40 bucks, I wish I could say the same about our duds..
I am a bad mom and didn't take photos though..
me 0 points,
You 100 points.
I think you guys are all lovely! You did an awesome job. About 7 years ago we did a family picture and had all the guys in matching shirts and all the girls in a different matching shirts and all they did the entire time was complain about the shirts. I too gave up. Looking good family!
Your family is so beautiful. The color of your outfits look great on you guys. I love the picture with the kids and the dog. I just love your dog. I just want to hug him.
You have such a BEAUTIFUL family!! And $40.00?! You go girl!! I think that you did an AMAZING job!!
WOW...I'm impressed...HONESTLY, I can't find matching outfits to save my life! I need lessons!!! ;)
What great pics and memories! can't wait to hear more - I like the funny stuff!!
OH! everyone looked GREAT!
way to go on the bargain hunting too! HALLELUJAH!
and i'm so glad we aren't the only ones that have to match.
HAVE TO MATCH!
i don't have all the awesome pictures that you do, but yes it's a must have!
sadly i was just on another blog looking at someone's easter pics. and had to wonder"why would anyone bother buying new outfits, if they aren't going to match?" yeah , i think i might be (gulp) shallow.
A+ on the matching and on a budget too!
I seriously LOVE how you all match every year!!! GREAT pics!!!
And, love that warrior is still "Hunting" eggs... what a great "egg" HE IS!!!
You are so lucky to have them all still at home with you. It's so hard when they start leaving the house. I love the photos. I'm proud of you for staying on top of this annual Easter tradition of taking a family photo. You will cherish that forever. I will look so forward to seeing more pictures. I am a picture nut for sure.
Isn't it amazing what kind of deals you can find at Goodwill? I have a friend that shops for big brand names at Goodwill and then sells them on Ebay. She does pretty well.
I love your family pics! My husband doesn't want to take a family picture until he loses weight...that was 10 years ago.
Man I wish I would of went shopping with you! All I got my boys were ties & Allie a dress. I wish I would of had them match. Your pictures look so cute. It's so cool to see the different years & how they have changed.
You have some serious shopping and matching skills girlfriend!! You could make money as someones personal shopper! Looks like it was a happy easter at your house--yeah!
Awesome prices mama you did great! And such lovely pictures. I love them all.
I love that you all match! Great job on finding those deals. You rocked the shopping department. My boys matched in navy and bright green but I forgot to take pics. They can dress up again next week right?
You are one amazing woman...with your testimony and your style! I sooo loved seeing all the years past!
Wow what a great post!
I loved that you all matched and you did it inexpensively. You are what I call a professional shopper.
I do just what you do--I always have a prayer in my heart that I will find the right thing. I always do.
Can I just tell you: I LOVE YOUR OLDEST SON'S HAIR! SO COOL! m
Way to go with the shopping!!!! You are the Queen of bargains!! I wanna take you shopping with me, let's see what we can find.
I love the photos from year to year! Your family is beautiful. It's so neat to look back at the pictures and see how much your children have changed in looks!
Beautiful!!
What a wonderful tradition. My children are in need of new church clothing. I hope you don't mine me fallowing you a bit. In that I love how your family matches in color. I want to do the same for mine. when we move we plan on going back to church. My son needs a new suit and shoes. I feel like you have inspired me with your faith in that the Lord provides for us when we ask him.
Great shopping...everyone looked great! I usually match our family on Easter...this year we were shopping very last minute...Manga Dork asked me what colors we were going for this year...I told her it was rainbow year! LOL
You have a lovely family, one to be so proud of. YOu did good shopping for your whole family....pat yourself on the back!!
I will now call you the bargin DIVA. That is AWESOME!!! I love thrift stores and hand-me-downs. They have saved me more than once. I'm glad that you had a fun Easter!
*hugs*
You guys are toooooo cute...love it that your kids actually cooperate...mine would never let me pick their outfits.
$40...my jaw is dropped in total awe and jealousy!
You have such a beautiful family. It's fun to see how much they've grown -- sweetheart and dash in particular!!
I am AMAZED at the bargains you found!!! What a tender mercy/answer to prayer for you.
You have SUCH a gorgeous family!!!
Loved the pictures!
I know I already commented on this post but I was just looking at your pictures again (I just love your photog skills) and can I just say--I LOVE your dog!!! He is so cute!!
You have a beautiful family. Absolutely beautiful.
And $40 bucks? Holy cow!
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