Easter isn't so bad afterall!

For those of you who might remember, Cole was not the happiest camper last Easter. He was shy one nap. And about the only time Cole really cries is when he's really, really tired or when he doesn't want to go to sleep, because either he's really tired or afraid he'll miss out on something good. It was certainly a little of both last year. And while Shawn tried to get him in the 'mood' for hunting eggs - he was legitmately irriatated. Once we acquisesed and he had his nap, he was his usual loving and happy self ... silly mom and dad.

So this year, having learned our lesson -- see we're pretty quick learners -- he had a nap after church and before the hunt. Thanks to all the aunts, uncles, grandparents, and respective cousins for waiting long enough for him to wake up.

We had a nice meal at Uncle Jim and Aunt Kris' house and then went outside on one of the first really nice days of the year (a week earlier it was cold, raining, and miserable).

Luckily we waited just long enough to let the 'rabbit' finish hiding all of the eggs. Unlike his counsins who had dozens, and dozens of eggs (plastic and real) to track down, the Easter Bunny was merciful and only left about 4 eggs for Cole (and Dad) ... see that bunny gets smarter each year too!

Uncle Jim decided to use the day and impending activity to blend a little bit of fun with a little bit of learning. Good news, he had a captive audience since the kids were all plastered to the doorway waiting to bust through. Those that tried to peak through or make an escape were threatened with picking up all of the "treasures" left by the dogs over the long, long winter months in our yard - if they kept it up. No surprise -- it worked great (drats, I was really hoping to escape that fun task!!)

The other big hit at the party was the trampoline. It provided for some 'adventure' in both retrieving the eggs as well as celebration afterwards.

We had a great time and Shawn promises to let me in a little more on the hunt next year. :-)