Easter Funday

We had a wonderful Easter at my Dad's and Twylla's with the family. We ate (and ate) delicious ham, cheesy potatoes, corn, lemon jello, bubble bread, vegie pizza, cherry delight, and cupcakes! All the traditional favorites from years past. Afterward, we played cribbage, flew kites, colored pictures, played ball, tossed Frisbees, or just digested!
After dinner, the kids had to earn their baskets by traipsing all over the 5 acres. Due to a particularly evil clever hiding crew consisting of Grandpa Dick, Hannah, James and I, the kids needed to play 'Hot-Cold' to find them.


When I asked Max to let me take his picture...this is how he posed. The froggy boots are his fave, but his hat and the bunny butt on the back of the sweater rank right up there.


With some prompting, Max turns around and shows off his Easter finery. The sweater was originally Sarah's from 30 years ago.


A little horse petting before dinner.


"come here horsey"


The Audette's smile for the camera. (Nate is 10 1/2, Jake almost 7, and Max is 3 years old.)


The promise of Easter baskets from Grandma gets cooperation from the littles.


The Murray's pose primly with their hands folded in their laps.(Sophie is 4 1/2 and Luke is nearly 7.)


The kids are oblivious to Sophie's bag hanging in the fork of the tree.


Sophie is the first to spot her bag, but needs a little help to get it down!


Jake's satchel was found under some dried leaves at the base of a trellis. (Words to the wise form Uncle Mike- don't say "satchel" at school...)


Luke finds his Easter Goodies hidden in tree stumps in the woods.


Max finds his in the window well by the porch, thanks to a little help from his friend. Thanks Caitlin!


Nathan's Easter treats were hidden deep within a 6 foot tall arborvitae. He was the last to find it. (That darn Grandpa Dick!)