Easter 2017 & Birthdays

Headed out for a bike ride last Thursday evening.

I worked the morning on Friday and then we headed back home for Easter and to celebrate Oliver's birthday after Clara woke from her nap in the afternoon. But first we had an Easter breakfast potluck at my office. Tracy had the griddle going before 8:30 making fresh pancakes. There was so much good food.

Tessa got a fire going Friday evening for some peeps s'mores.

Chad had gotten a whole hog to roast for Easter dinner. The guys got it going around noon on Saturday. It took longer than they had anticipated to finish cooking so Chad and Dana didn't get to bed until 3:30 am Saturday night...or Sunday morning, however you look at it. I forgot to ask if they ran into the Easter bunny being up that late. The pork turned out delicious, though.

Photo by Chad

Meanwhile, Tessa and I decorated eggs with the kids inside.

Photo by Tessa

Saturday afternoon we celebrated Oliver's first birthday. He had a "Where the wild things are" theme. So cute.

Snuggles from Grandma

Happy birthday, Ollie!

Sunday morning the hunt was on for Easter baskets. Brynn found hers in Auntie's new cabinet.

Getting ready for the Easter egg hunt in chilly temps and terrible wind.

Photo by Tessa

Tessa had fun games and crafts planned for Sunday after dinner. We were playing a new game called Slamwich. We were trying to keep Ben on the straight and narrow. ;-)

We also celebrated Dana's and Uncle Lester's birthday which they share today!

The Easter Bunny stopped by for a visit! And brought a lots of goodies for the kids.

Clara wasn't too sure so she stuck pretty close to Grandpa.

We love our Easter Bunny.

Comments

theweckerlys said…

Hahaha! That picture of Dana and me is a hoot. Loved Clara's braids. Thanks so much for coming!!

April 18, 2017 at 11:04 PM

carrington said…

Sweet! So nice to have everyone together! Clara is so cuddly. 😁

April 19, 2017 at 9:10 AM

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