easter

I realize this is late for a post about Easter. But I just finished editing/uploading the pictures and wanted to share a few. This was Ro’s first real Easter that she could participate in, so it was fun for all. We got up (early, thanks to Tacy’s excitement) and once I got my cardamom rolls rising,  we all gathered ’round the table to dye eggs. In the past we’ve gone out of our way to buy a dozen white eggs from the grocery store, but this year we tried just coloring the brown eggs we get from the Grower’s Market. The colors turned out a bit deeper and earthier, but we liked them. Also, the kids aren’t really old enough yet to expect the eggs to look a certain way, so they were happy too. We just use the store-bought dye, but someday, if I ever get it together, I’d like to make my own. We’ll see. Maybe next year.

Jeremy took the girls for a little drive after that so the Easter bunny could stop by. Eggs were hidden, baskets were filled, and gifts from grandparents set out. The girls came home and excitedly dove for their baskets and treats, of course. Dakota and Rowan tied, I think, for who found M&Ms first, and concentrated on eating those the rest of the day. Tacy pretty much did the egg hunt on her own, though we managed to coax Dakota and Rowan to find a couple for some photo ops.