Easter Morning

Drew found the bunny prints first!

About three years ago we started the tradition of Easter Bunny footprints throughout the house. I'm not really sure what gave me the bright idea late that Saturday evening, but we did it, and now it's stuck.

Nathan remembered that detail from last year, and included it in his description to Drew about Easter morning. It really was precious to hear him recall the details with such anticipation and excitement.

This year, however, we had just completed the basement renovations from the flood, and had literally just vacuumed the entire house (with our new Dyson). Neither Dan nor I were fond of the idea of sprinkling baby powder everywhere, so we skimped and just did a few footprints in the basement leading them to the back basement. The mess was totally worth it, but didn't quite lead up to the excitement level that Nathan and Drew had anticipated.

As soon as Nathan walked down the stairs from their room he commented on the missing bunny prints. We encouraged him to look all around, and Drew finally found them in the basement. And BOY, oh BOY, were they excited to see those footprints!

The footprints lead them to the back bedroom where the Easter Bunny had left their Easter baskets and treats! They received quite the load this year - as lots of leftover Christmas gifts were found after the flood. They received some candy, both real and fake fishing poles, a tackle box, and Toy Story Bubble Guns!

The load that the Easter Bunny left for the boys!

Nathan was so excited to find a real fishing pole!

Drew was most excited about the candy!

Easter Sunday Grammy and Pop pop joined us at church for service, followed by a delicious brunch at our house. The boys were thrilled to see them at our church, and then to take them home to see all of their great treats from the Easter bunny. And of course, mommy and Grammy were happy to get pictures of everyone all dressed up together!

Pictures with Daddy!

Pictures with Mommy!

The boys with Grammy and Pop pop!

While we put food on the table, the boys got some practice with their fake fishing poles. Grammy and Pop pop served as both the fish and the fishermen. It was a great fun for the boys, and they and the grandparents had lots of laughs while we we put brunch on the table.