He has Risen!!!

We went to Dallas on Sat. before Easter and killed a few hours at Northpark so that I could have the annual bunny picture taken. It's not that painful for me to spend a few hours at the mall, especially Northpark. And thankfully, with the help of Aunt Sarah and Daddy, the boys hung in there too. This annual picture may prove more difficult now that we're not in Dallas, but I was very happy to add one more to our Easter book.

Sunday morning the boys had fun looking through their Easter baskets. They are at such fun ages for these special mornings.

Wyatt instantly puts on whatever he gets. Spider man socks = spider man powers.

Crew thought something was hi-larious.

Maybe it was because just moments before he discovered Jelly Beans!

Coyt

Notice the shirt, again instantly must wear all gifts.

We made Resurrection Rolls for breakfast and I loved taking the time on a busy morning to focus on what this day is really all about. Plus crescent rolls, marshmallows, butter, cinnamon and sugar - yummy!

Biggie Bunny
Cheese. :)

Do you see a theme developing with our pictures? I had to laugh because all month the Crew & Coyt have loved these bunny ears. They'll bring them over to you and say "a" "a", which in addition to about a million other things, means put these on me. Then they'll take them off and on and off and on. But of course when we put them on them Easter morning and try to get a picture, no way hose!
I thought we'd attempt another family picture once we got to church, but, Wyatt fell and scraped his knee just before we snapped this one. I am learning that four kids means it's four times more difficult to get a good picture.

Whatever they were lacking in smiles for our pre-church pictures they made up for at lunch at Babe's.

Right when we walked in the door the hokey pokey was in full effect so Stacey jumped in. But the boys totally left him hanging watching from the side lines.

Babe's makes everybody smile!!

We stopped by the hospital to see Nannie at work after lunch and I snapped a few pictures by the pretty flowers.

He has risen indeed!!!!!

Easter Parties

The Easter season is always one of my favorites and this year was no exception.

We kicked off our long weekend with school parties.

First Wyatt's class.

Intense egg relay!!
And then the first egg hunt!!
I love this ones enthusiasm.
And he's off.

Then Stacey's class party. We played jelly bean bingo and then

you guessed it a school wide hunt.
On good Friday we hosted an Easter Party at Kacey's.

Some of the goodies.



My favorite kind of rabbit food :).
Peter's (Cottontail's) Playhouse
Rabbit Racer
Easter Express

Bitty Bunny Bouncer. Thank Heavens Honey was there to help with these bunny buddies!!
Tiny, the bunny, was a total pro and huge hit with all the kids!! Thank you Black's for loaning her out.

Even Coyt and Crew loved her (and based on this season of pictures mostly in which they are both crying their eyes out, that is really saying something!).


Sadly, I just heard Tiny went to see her maker (due in no part to the Easter party) but I'd say she went out with a bang and spent her last days with endless affection. ;)

After lots of playing and snacking it was time to hunt some eggs. We had just a few to hide!

The hunt was on. We let all the three and unders go first, but don't let these big boys try to fool you they love the hunt just as much as the little ones.
Wait just a second, who is that hopping over??? The Easter Bunny himself (or herself depending on the time of day these were taken ;).
Look out III there is a giant bunny behind you!
The C's prefer their bunnies small and fluffy. Can you really blame them?
How about a cousin pic? Perfect! :)
Must be the Easter Bunny's kid brother.

I sort of forgot to take any pictures of our friends, but I promise we have a few and they were there. :) Kacey and I had so much fun throwing this shindig. Can't wait for next year!

Puddle Jumper