Easter Day

      Easter morning started very early around these parts. Ashlyn was so excited that she could hardly sleep.  She wanted to get up at approximately 4:30 to go look for eggs.  Joey had to keep talking her into staying in bed.  Finally at about 6:15 she couldn't wait any longer, so we relented and let her go see what the Easter bunny left her.  She bounded downstairs to check out her bounty.  She was very pleased with what the Easter bunny left.  He left her a lot of her favorites like Lego's, American Girl clothes, Barbie stuff, and much more.  Dawson also enjoyed his basket.  It was full of Thomas the Train stuff which always gets him very excited.  

     After checking out their baskets, the egg hunt was on!  Ashlyn was so excited to look for eggs.  Dawson really got into it as well.  We had a slight problem with Ashlyn grabbing all the eggs, but Dawson managed to grab several.  Once they had collected all of the eggs, Ashlyn and I had fun looking to see what was inside.  This year the Easter Bunny did something a little different.  He left Ashlyn coupons with different prizes like "Movie Night" or "Stay up past your bedtime".  She got a huge kick out of these coupons.  I am still trying to explain to her how they work.  She felt she should be able to use them all at once and each one three times.  

    We headed to my Grandma's house around lunch time to have Easter dinner.  My grandma always hosts Easter dinner at her house.  We all look forward to the amazing food she makes.  I know that we always leave with very full bellies.  This year the kids sat at their own table which was very cute. I can't believe how big they are all getting.  We had a very nice time with our family.  

     We came home and put a very tired Dawson down for his nap.  My mom came over and helped me work in the basement.  We managed to get a lot done.  Ashlyn and I then headed to my brother's house.  The Easter Bunny always leaves a few eggs for the kids over there.  Ashlyn had a great time like always looking for them.  

    We had a great Easter and I cherish each and every minute of having young kids who enjoy holidays so much.  It is truly so magical to watch the joy and excitement on their faces. 

The baskets on the table on Easter Eve

Ashlyn checking out her loot

Look at all those goodies!!!

Loves his Thomas

Reading his book

So proud he found an egg

The Easter bunny even left eggs on Dawson's new train table.

On the hunt

They found eggs in the bathroom

Eggs were everywhere!

I made a special breakfast of homemade muffins, fruit, and eggs.  They had worked up an appetite!

Dawson playing with his train set.

It was a beautiful day and the kids had a great time playing in my Grandma's yard.

We couldn't get a picture of all the kids together. 

Ashlyn and Dawson at their table waiting to eat.

Look at the big boy!

Yum!

Loving my Grandma's jello salads

Ella eats just like her dad.  Lol

Ella and Uncle Joey cuddling

We were getting ready to leave and discovered Dawson had put himself into this basket by the door. 

Boo