Spring is a wonderful time of the year and Easter is a holiday I look forward to. When the kids were young we colored eggs and enjoyed many hunts in and out of the house (depending on weather). My thoughts about the resurrection and the examples that can be seen in nature gives me hope for all.
We only have these two little stinkers left but we continue with the traditional Easter basket hiding contest.
Both of them came to me requesting that I hide the baskets more effectively this year. I gave this much thought and came up with what Lynne and I both thought would be good locations.
Heather found her big basket within 5 minutes and was excited she beat Richie. Good job Heather.
Richie started looking upstairs without a lot of success.
Why do they always think I will put it in the oven. This is one of the first places they look. I don't recall ever hiding a basket in the oven.
After a few questions he went outside and without much success became discouraged so he went and found his lucky hat.
Within minutes he found his basket in a plastic bag sitting under the his tree. Good job Richie better luck next year.
This afternoon we had the following for dinner: Greg, Kim, Jaimie, Weston(Jaimie's friend), Stephanie, Jessica, Dan, Jacob, Derek, Jim, Rachel, Grandma H along with Richie, Heather, Lynne and myself. We had a fun, loud houseful. After some turkey, ham and trimmings we had a small Easter egg hunt. Jacob was the only little kid but there were many big kids that had to be managed.
Run Jacob ! Watch out for the big kids.
Jacob had fun collecting the toy eggs and looking inside for a surprise.
I think the little guy out ran most of the contenders.
Run Jacob Run!
Let me give you a hand. Just a few more inches little man. 
After he got the candy from the tree, he wanted to put it back. It was more fun to take it down and put it back then it was to find more candy eggs.
Even Uncle Greg found a few eggs.
Even Uncle Greg found a few eggs.
We also celebrated Rachel's birthday. Take a look at that cake. Heather made it with a little help from Mom and Jessica. I thought it tasted great! Rachel you're getting to be very mature. Rachel is turning 21 this Thurs., Happy Birthday Girl!
Little Derek looks on as we eat cake and socialize. Thanks for coming over and spending Easter Sunday with us.
You hid my Easter basket in the oven one year, and one year stuffed it in the fridge.
ReplyDeletethe Easter dinner was tasty, I ate a lot more than I should have, but it was so good. The Easter Egg Hunt was a bit funny with the only little kid being Jacob. He had a ton of fun, we all did. Next year Derek and Jacob can find eggs together.
Looks like you guys had a ton of fun!! I miss you guys! It is so nice to be able to see how you are doing on here!
ReplyDeleteI loved the cake!! Thank you for making it for me :)
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