Easter

We had a lovely Easter, filled with eggs and candy and sunshine and family!  Just the way it should be.  

Saturday, after a little meltdown about how Jack wanted TODAY to BE EASTER we went to Maymont for their Family Easter event...however, as with most family fun events in this city, we found it packed and a little overwhelming.  So, we ditched the crowd and just enjoyed the park and the sunshine.  I forgot the camera, so there aren't any pictures, but I'm doubtful there would have been time for any.  Max was wide open and we were down in the Japanese Garden which is full of opportunities for Max to jump in ponds and such, so it was a little bit tense, but they loved it.  It was a perfect day and the Italian Garden was in full bloom.  It really was gorgeous.  


Sunday, it was FINALLY Easter and Jack was beside himself with excitement!  The Easter Bunny had enjoyed his little snack of carrots Jack left him and hid a few eggs for the boys to hunt.  

To my surprise, Max figured out exactly what it was all about and was in on the hunting in no time!

Then it was off to Grams and Gramps' for dyeing eggs and breakfast and a hunt!  ANd baskets full of goodies of course!

After Jack mixed us up some Bloody Marys, it was time for the dyeing to begin!

Jack was very confused about the word dyeing.  He thought it was like dying and was a little apprehensive.  But that didn't last long!

Then, it was time for the great hunt!  Jack wanted to hide them AND find them!  

We only lost a *few* eggs.  Jack threw one in the "ivies" and despite raking and hunting for quite some time, it didn't turn back up.  Grams found another in the hose bin a week or so later.  Oh well, that's part of the fun!  It couldn't have been a prettier day to be outside enjoying Springtime!


After a good nap, it was off to Grandma's for more fun and of course, more Easter goodies!

Then it was back outside at her house for soaking up a little more of that lovely weather.   I'm pretty sure Kenny spent most of his childhood outdoors, and I love sunshine like nothing else, so these kids get it honest, but I tell you what, they are so very happy outside, no matter what you are doing. 

This picture just makes me laugh...it was REALLY sunny and Jack hates sun in his eyes but his sunglasses seem to get on his nerves too, so he does this a lot.  

Spiderman bubbles!  What could be better?

And Grandma has EVERY ball and hoop and net and racket and contraption you might want to play ball under the sun...just look...
This one is too tall...

 This one is too short!

This one is probably just right!  

 So, his nose. :(  He fell at Grams and Gramps and scraped up his nose really good. I was running with him and just didn't catch him fast enough and cannot wait for it to heal so the knot in my stomach that comes up every time I look at it will subside.  A week later, it's much better and it was not at all deep so I'm hoping it won't scar.  Ugh.  I wished wished wished I had just been 2 seconds faster.  He fussed for a minute and then was over it and has been a great patient dealing with me coating it in various salves all week.  I'm sorry Max.  I really am.

I love this picture of Grandma...she loves nothing more than playing with her boys...well, and Ellie, when she's in town too of course!

And then we moved on to baseball..I told you she had everything.  

What a PERFECT day (well, except for Max's little fall)!  Hope it was just as lovely where you are and the Easter Bunny brought you lots of treats!