Easter '11

We had a wonderful Easter weekend with family.  Aunt Yo, Uncle Trevor, and (dog) cousin Ruby came into town late Thursday night, but we got to have breakfast with them on Friday morning before they headed out to Laity Lodge.  Unfortunetly, Jason had a "bad weather" make-up day and had to go to work on Friday.  Saturday was spent preparing for all our company that was coming over on Sunday.  We have been renovating the girl's bathroom (post about that to come soon) and needed to get a few things finished up.  G-Ma, Grandpa, Grammie and Pop all came over to help out and help keep up with the girls. 
Easter morning started bright and early for us and Ainslee was quite excited.  We enjoyed a quiet morning hunting eggs, eating a huge breakfast, and going through Ainslee's Resurection Eggs which tell the real story of Easter in way that is easier for children to see/understand.  I don't think Ainslee fully understood (mostly because there are 12 eggs and she only had the patience to listen for about the first 7), but she really enjoyed them!  I really want her to know the real reason we celebrate holidays...not just the candy, presents, etc.... 
We had everyone over for Easter lunch and enjoyed our time together.  I know the girls especially enjoyed ALL the attention from their family. 

The pinwheels were a huge hit!

 As were the puff-filled eggs

 Pondering the nutrition facts, Hattie?

 What's inside?

  The bunny cake made by G-Ma and Grandpa.  If you look closely, there are photographs of Grandpa as a little boy and Daddy, Uncle Travis, and Cousin Rachel when they were little - all with similar bunny cakes.  The tradition continues!

 Dads and their kids playing fetch :)

 These cousins LOVE each other :)

 The fam!