Easter

This year was a bit more laid back on the Easter eff decorating front. Jeff and I had just returned from an amazing trip to Italy on Good Friday so had to hurry and get some eggs decorated with the boys and plan some church and family activities. One thing I did do was bring back tons of different sized Kinder eggs from Italy. I was on a mission and and as Jeff was in search of the Ferrari store, I popped into every grocery and local market until I found the treasures. I wanted the boys to have the thrill of a little candy and a fun toy or surprise on the inside. I think it helped make me feel a little less guilty for leaving them and doing such more prep for the festivities. The cute Italian lady in the grocery gave me a basket to carry all my treasures to the register and I couldn't help but think how fun it would be to share this piece of my childhood and journey with them.

Here are a few shots of the boys decorating their eggs and searching for them as well. Note that Ethan took the picture of Jason and I where our heads are cut off. I laugh when I see the pic of Jason using crayon on his egg...he almost looks like he is praying.








The first look at their Easter baskets. It is like Christmas in April for them....and Jason doesn't even LIKE candy or sweets much.





Mommy hid the eggs this year and was quite dastardly in my opinion. And I need to stop here and admire the grass we will definitely not have come July 1st. Either it burns up or the weeds take over. I am seriously bad at the entire green thumb thing.







We did the immediate egg hunt at the farm in our jammies and of course had to do another at Mom and Dad's. Man, that Easter Bunny is a busy bee. After playing for a bit and helping Grandpa in the yard (note the sprayers full of water and lovely hats), we headed to Uncle Mikey's for dinner. Jason was NOT pleased at his outfit and gave me quite the screaming fit about it. You will notice the lovely look on his face for the obligatory family photo. Apparently, the terrible twos have finally arrived. And gosh forbid the napkin is crooked, has a wrinkle or is dirty. Look out world!