The morning started off with family time until 1:00 pm. The Bunny made a stop and planted 126 eggs all over our yard. A letter was left in the mailbox and a text message was delivered. Katelyn had the honor of reading the text message
which read:
Hi boys and girls. I have left you goodies to find in your yard. Look in your mailbox for the instructions. You each have 18 eggs to find of your color. When you are done meet your parents inside for more goodies I have left you. Hoppy Easter. See you next year!
After getting ready, we all met on the porch for the start of our egg hunt. Everyone was assigned their color of egg to find and the search began. As we rounded the corner, we saw this:
The children thought it was pretty funny to see that the bunny would do such a silly thing. Our search continued and we soon realized that Mr. Rabbit was quite a good egg hider as well. We found eggs in:
There were eggs everywhere. Watching the kids run and search was awesome. They even teamed up with one another when they couldn't find their last few eggs.
Eventually, all 126 eggs were recovered. There were a few of them that were hidden quite well. Either a squirrel moved them or the Easter Bunny is quite forgetful. I'm betting it was that darn squirrel! :D We all gathered back inside where the contents of the eggs were dumped out and squeals of delight radiated from the children. One of the children exclaimed, "Oh Yes! Chocolate! AND a penny!" Silly kids! The chocolate is for your Momma! :)
After sorting, stashing and eating a piece or two of chocolate, it was time to turn in their eggs for their prizes/baskets. I approached Katelyn first and told her I would trade all of her money that she found in her eggs (almost $5) in exchange for an Easter basket. She met that offer with resistance but in the end, was willing to do so. It was then that I told her she was able to keep her money and have her basket too. One by one, each child turned in their three numbered eggs in exchange for their baskets of candy and other goodies.
We had bible stories, candy, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, chap stick, makeup, watches, stink bombs, color posters, cotton candy, toothbrushes and of course large chocolate bunnies! The younger children received piggy banks & lanterns too. It was an amazing day and the children made out like little bunnies. gasp NO pun intended!
Dinner was nearly finished by the time the loot was gathered and gone through. The children went outdoors and played with their goodies while everything finished cooking. Before long, we were enjoying a Ham Dinner complete with mashed potato's and gravy, rolls, corn, green bean casserole, baked beans, cottage cheese, crab stuffed mushrooms and diced peaches. Everyone ate until their bellies were full and they went off to play again.
Tonight, as the children are sleeping in their beds, I am reminded yet again just how blessed I am. I have healthy, happy, loving children and I was able to spend another wonderful day with them making memories that will last a lifetime. I hope your day was as fulfilling as mine was.
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