I hope your weekend was wonderful! It was pretty REAL getting to see the Labor and Delivery rooms at the hospital I’ll be delivering at! AH! What’s that-denial, not just a river in Egypt? The cool thing was they suggested we bring a big exercise ball to help with the delivery. Cool! Private rooms with nice big bathrooms too. It was a lot fancier than expected-no “Beyonce/JayZ private hospital wing” thing but really nice!
Easter is Chris’ dad’s favorite holiday. Instead of an egg hunt. We get to do a money hunt. Yes, the first time I got to participate in this a few years ago, it was pretty incredible and it still is. Chris’ dad hides money all around the yard and then we go looking for it! AH! I found $10. Yes! Chris calls it The Hunger Games, how it’s every man/woman for themselves! I was waddling and not so quick. Mattie (Chris’ younger sister) shows off her spoils.
We HAVE to do the egg toss. Incredibly competitive here. Here are the guys lined up. The other side was the ladies plus Chris’ younger brother, Max.
I made the chocolate tunnel cake for the second time this week. Chris’ dad LOVES chocolate and this is a belated bday cake for him. It got a thumbs up.
Charlie was not lacking in the petting department. This guy knows how to get attention.
I remembered that I had one of these (mine is identical but from a Japanese grocery store) and tried the messy bun. I like how it turned out! I have like a tiny stick of a ponytail with my fine hair but this thing is like collagen.
I got a little surprise birthday party at the end of the meal! Today’s my 34th birthday. Everyone was right on point with gift cards to Marshalls, Banana Republic, Starbucks, Amazon AND a prenatal massage appointment at my house!!!! AHHHH! Wow, having a big family means lots of amazing gifts and lots of love!
Bethany C says
Ahhh so fun!! And happy belated birthday! Sorry this comes so late! I was scrolling through all the pics of this post and stopped for a full 5-10 seconds on that chocolate cake. YUM. Love the money hunt idea! We did a couple of surprise eggs with money this year, but why even bother with candy at all? 🙂
Christina Warren says
Thank you! Oh this cake (both of them) were gone very quickly!!!! I actually though it tasted better on days 2 and 3! OOOO Surprise eggs with money is fun! Hey, at least the money hunt had less calories! HA!
Annie Montgomery says
happy birthday lovely!! looks like a perfectly fab celebration!
Christina Warren says
Thank you so much, Annie! So fun! I love family time!
BlushandBarbells says
Happy Birthday!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Wendy!!! 🙂 Great day!!!
The Grits says
Happy birthday girl!!!! Looks like you had a wonderful Easter!
Christina Warren says
LOVE Easter! I want your cupcakes though! Happy Monday! Thank you!
Becca Dorr says
Happy birthday!! I totally need to organize a money hunt for my family!
Christina Warren says
Oh it’s so brilliant! 🙂 Thank you!
Rowena @ rolala loves says
A money hunt sounds like a great game for adults and kids on Easter! Looks and sounds like you had such a fun day Christina! Your messy bun is perfectly messy and so pretty too. Happy Birthday to you sweet lady! Hope you have yourself an extra special day and an even better year! *hugs*
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
It is pretty hilarious and awesome! lol. Thank you so much! XO
jackie jade says
ahhh happy birthday! love how you just casually snuck that in there 🙂 and sounds like a great weekend and I want to do a money hunt!
Christina Warren says
The money hunt just blew my mind but now I look forward to it! lol Thank you!
Teresa Welge Harris says
How fun!! Being near family is an amazing gift. You will do just fine with L&D! I am a little shocked that they don’t have their own ball. Lugging that thing will be a chore when you are in labor. (yes, I know Chris would be lugging it, but there will be so much more for him to carry) and Happy Birthday!! I will say, next years birthday will likely be your best, it was for me! Having my sweet little boy gvr me birthday kisses was the best!!
Christina Warren says
I love to be near family! His family is so big so that is a bigger bonus!! They hospital said to bring a ball b/c they felt like they didn’t have a proper way of cleaning them! ew! 🙂 I want to see Chris rushing through the hallways with a big pink ball. LOL. Thank you so much!!!! XO Next year WILL be so crazy cool!
Abby says
Happy Birthday, Christina!! I’m so happy to see you had such a wonderful Easter with your family. It looks like such a fun time, and I totally love your version of the Hunger Games. 😉 Your bun looks fabulous- you should wear it like that more often! I hope you have the BEST birthday, girl! xoxo
Christina Warren says
Oh thank you, ABBY!!!! LOL-Hunger Games. I SHOULD totally do more than hair down do’s. 🙂 I love tools! Thank you!!!
Pamela Bannon says
Happy Birthday Christina! Your hair looks fab! Dont be freaked out labor. It is a few hours in exchange for a lifetime of happiness! I would do it weekly in order to have my daughter in my life. P.S. Gimme that chocolate tunnel cake, omg! Delish!
Christina Warren says
Thank you very much, Pamela! That is a great perspective. Oh the cake happened twice in one week! It tastes better after a couple of days. MMM. I’m eating some right NOW! XO
Krista Williams says
Happy Birthday!! It looks like you had a fantastic Easter. I love the idea of hiding money around the yard. I’m sure my kids would love that too! Have a wonderful birthday today!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, dearest! It was so great!!! Your kids would get a kick out of the money! It’s hard to see sometimes and some gets lost every year!