Easter

Our family celebrated Easter over a couple of days this year! On Saturday, our church hosted an Easter egg hunt/carnival-type event. We had a great time!

Ian loved climbing on the monster truck tires

There was a car show in the parking lot. Ian and Daddy spent a few minutes looking at them.

Ian really enjoyed the carnival games this year, including the lollipop tree, the fishing game, and the duckie-in-the-pool game.

You may remember that Ian cried during last year's egg hunt (who knows why?), and he didn't want to pick up any eggs. That certainly wasn't a problem this year. Ian (along with friends Christopher and Mackenzie) knew JUST what to do!

Ian DID want to take the time to open most of the eggs up throughout the gathering process.

There was quite a crowd -- I think they estimated 2,000 people!

It was a little chilly, but we all had a great time!

Ian and his friend Brooke pushed Ryan in the stroller on our way to the hot dog lunch! Ryan had a GREAT time reaching into the other stroller seat and throwing the eggs onto the ground! I tried to get a video, but of course  he stopped doing it as soon as I started videoing. Ha!

looking at the bunnies

Ian enjoyed bouncing on the inflatables, and Ryan thought they were interesting, too.

After rest time, we started the egg-dyeing process. Ian wanted to help with every step along the way.

The vinegar was a little stinky. :)

putting the color tabs into the vinegar-water

Of course, the actual dyeing process was most fun!

Ian was a big fan of coloring on the eggs with white crayon and then watching the picture "appear" after the egg was dyed.

Ryan got in on the fun once he woke up from his nap.

Look at my egg, Ma!

On Sunday morning before church, the boys found their Easter egg baskets by the front door.

Ian got Peeps, Reese's PB eggs, Hershey's kisses, a new ball, and a light spinner in his basket.

Ryan got a new ball, a light spinner, and some baby snacks (yogurt melts, Mum Mums, and Puffs) in his.

Thanks for the adorable new outfits for Easter, Grammy and Papa! I love it when the boys can match!

Family pic!

We had an Easter dinner of ham, potatoes, broccoli, pineapple, rolls, and chocolate cake-- just our little family. It was nice!

After rest time, Ian went out to find the hidden eggs.

Once again, he stopped to eat the jellybeans or fruit snacks (or gather the coins) in each egg before finding another one.

What a fun Easter! Most importantly, we are thankful for what Easter means for all who follow Jesus -- the promise of resurrection and eternal life! What a privilege that we serve a God that has conquered sin, death, and the devil!