Easter 2012

Today is always a big day because of what we do, but there's always time for spending time with the family afterwards. We had the three services of church today (Daddy's day started at 5:00 am, which is somewhat like a farmer!), but just after that we went to Nana and Ye-Ye's house to celebrate Easter. It was very nice, and always pleasant. Madison's great-grandmother was there, as were her cousins, and also Aunt Shain and Uncle Dave. Firstly, we had a great meal together, the traditional ham and a table loaded with all sorts of delicious food. After that, it was time to do some egg-hunting!

Madison and Hannah burst out the front door, ready to look everywhere they could for colorful eggs. Some were cleverly hidden, and others were left out in the lawn in more obvious places - no matter, Madison and Hannah got them all, plundering for the candy that's on the inside. Of course, it really isn't about all the candy - it's about finding hidden Easter eggs. Everyone was outside watching the fun, and Madison was filling up her basket slowly with all sorts of colorful eggs. It didn't take too long - she's getting better at finding the eggs. Soon, she and Hannah were helping David and Jonathan in the backyard, as they were engaged in an "intermediate" egg hunt, where the eggs were hidden in more challenging ways. When the boys couldn't find a few, Madison was put on the case, and tracked them down when everyone else couldn't. She's good. Really good. We'll have to keep an eye on her!

It's always a tradition to exchange baskets, and this Easter, Madison walked away with three more baskets - that's on top of the two baskets she found this morning when she woke up. Yes, that's right: she got five Easter baskets today! Definitely too much candy - it filled a large ziplock bag, and was nearly as much as she got on Halloween. That's a ton of candy! She also got stuffed bunnies and even a copy of a DVD, "Jake and the Neverland Pirates," which she's been into lately.

Easter is such a busy time for us, but it was so good to see everyone again, and have some fun together. Afterwards, we returned for dessert and a bit of conversation. Madison and Hannah were playing with some of their new toys, and everyone just sat back and soaked in the atmosphere of a relaxing day.

Happy Easter!