Easter Fun

Easter is a great celebration with lots of fun traditions that Mom started when we were young. Our cute Dad has continued to make this a special holiday for us through the years.

It was fun to have Lilli's Aunt Kathy join us for the festivities

After a yummy dinner, and a lesson by Grandpa, we were ready for the annual hunt. The little kids always get to line up first . . . here is Maggie peeking out through the door already to go. The boys were very clever in their hiding spots this year. (Melinda, did you even see this on your car?)
Jacob hit up the huge pine tree which always has some treasures

Brian and Sara searching together

Maggie discovering surprises in the Magnolia tree

Here she is . . . the winner of the 2010 Silver Egg . . . Miss MAIA. This is always a special egg to get with a sweet prize inside. After all of the regular eggs are found, we start the search for the silver egg that is hidden very deep each year (note her muddy hands . . . you've really got to want it). Grandpa gathers everyone around for a set of clues and the first one to retrieve it is the big winner. Congratulations!

After the hunt, it's off to count the loot and figure out the tithing. All the kids did great and Aiden did especially well.

Grace and Brent with her winnings

Then it's time for the adult basket hunt. We all draw names for each other and create a basket that we hide around the house (of course . . . what holiday is complete without something hidden). Here are us girls with our sweet baskets. Thanks to all of the basket makers for the thoughtful gifts inside!

Jacob and Emma the bunny

Kristen had been looking forward all week to getting her basket and enjoying her favorite treat . . . a regular Cadbury egg. Here she is diving into it as soon as she got her basket.


Thanks, Grandpa for making this a fun family day together.