HAPPY EASTER!

Surprise...the Easter Bunny did make it, despite the rain!

Smart Bunny...only left the eggs where we could reach from the path of the sidewalk.

Easter goodies...

For Zachary...Skylanders, bubbles, a new "construction" plate and silverware, Pez and Bunny PJs.                   For Riley...A funky apron, Legos, bubbles, Pez and matching Bunny PJs.

Our family was fortunate to have some pre-Easter celebrations with family over the past few weeks.  In mid-March we headed north to Grammy's for a weekend with Aunt Mary, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Chris and Ethan.  First adventure...the circus!  

Two's company...three's a crowd...thus a pouty Z-man!
(no worries...nothing a couple of boxes of popcorn would not cure)

 After an evening of celebrating Aunt Cindy's and JD's birthdays, we tried the slumber party sleeping style with all 3 kiddos in the bunk room together.  Hard to believe that the ring leader of the group was the youngest in the crowd...Zach is such the night owl...and was just too rowdy, keeping Riley and Ethan from catching their shut-eye in hopes of the Easter Bunny making a special early stop!

 In the morning, the kids were thrilled to find the amazing Easter Bunny stopped by, decorating Grammy's home with the most colorful eggs (smart bunny...considering it was flurrying outside).

Sweet, sweet cousins!

This weekend, we headed to Georgetown, Indiana, to spend Easter Eve with JD's family.  Aunt Amy, Abby and Kenzie hosted Easter, as has been the tradition for the past 3 years, since we have lived in Chattanooga.  

All of Nana's and Gramp's Grandkids together!

The egg hunting tradition at Aunt Amy's is quite extensive.  We divide the kiddos into age groups, which is only fair.  The youngest are most entertaining, and love to hunt every egg, and would hunt the same eggs again and again.

Then, the little ones, get to help hide the eggs for the big kids.  Zach and Daddy schemed some pretty tricky spots, but nothing Kody couldn't conquer.

Last, but not least, the adult egg hunt.  We always have high hopes that one of the eggs is holding a big winning lottery ticket...this year...Jamie took the prize...$10 bucks.  

To burn a little extra energy before the long ride home, the girls took us down the street to the neighborhood park, which was fantastic!  There was great playground, equipped with a play set, twirly slide, teeter-totters, monkey bars, and swings galore...all situated along side a nice creek.  

Perfect end to a perfect day!