EASTER PARTY

Easter is one of my favorite times of the year.  I love the 

reason for the season.  I love being with my family and 

starting family traditions.  One that is now in its third year is

Grandma's Easter Party usually held on Saturday.  But, this

year we held it on Friday afternoon.

I always wonder if the kids enjoy coming to Grandma's.

But this year it was confirmed that they love the party when

Ian woke up at 5:45 a.m. and asked his mom if it was time to

go to Grandma's party!  And, Hailey continued to remind

me on Thursday that we were having our party "tomorrow".

That absolutely delighted me!  

I start a couple of months in advance shopping for just

the right "prizes" and individual wrapping paper.  

Instead of giving lots of candy, there are prizes for each of

the games and inside many of eggs that are hidden.  They

can draw from a bag that holds their very own prizes.

First we search for hidden "carrots" strategically placed all around the

upstairs....

Then for a quiet moment they search for "hidden eggs" and place

colorful stickers on them when found.
Stickers work much better than trying to color the eggs with

crayons.
It takes everyone to find "what is missing" from the bunnies.  Mom and

Dad get a cheat sheet to help them.
Then its downstairs to be basement for the "treasure hunt" which is

one of my favorites activities.  This year Hailey and Ian knew exactly 

what to do and it was almost impossible to keep up and get pictures 

they were so quick.

Clues are set up so they are never in the same place at the same time
And of course, the end clue leads them to a special hidden prize!
Relay races are as much fun for the adults as the kids.  How fun to

watch the kids cheer for their parents as they race each other and

try to keep the other from reaching the finish line!

Plastic eggs filled with colored ribbons (each child gets a different

color ribbon), candy and prize slips are hidden by Grandma around

the yard... 
...with Kohler's a little more obvious.  After opening all their eggs and

prizes it's time to head outside...

... to blow bubbles and toss "snaps" on the cement.  Kohler found 

stomping on them works just as well!

All too soon, it's over!  But, I look forward to another year and more

great family parties and traditions.