Easter Kept Us Hoppin’

Yesterday we dyed eggs in a new style, all natural method that did not require me to boil a dozen yellow onions or beets.  Peter was most excited to lead this task, as the instructions were in German.  It really just involved boiling the eggs in the water with the dye mixed-in, so a bit different but I think the colors came out quite well.  We haven't yet hunted these eggs, but will likely do as a fun late Easter treat tomorrow since we had such a busy day today.

 

From waking up and hunting for baskets…(the front hall closet…not much of a stretch, but at least they all found them at the same time)…

 

to wearing our Sunday best in a post-church photo at the Salty Dog homestead (did we mention Kelsey sang in the choir?), we were happily busy. A good thing we captured our true personalities, from the LG being a bit shy to Cait and a classic, goofy grin.  If you are wondering, yes, that is THE skirt that I mentioned in a Facebook status update recently.  More on that subject later, but due to my recent exercise and running shenanigans, I have been able to down-size in a good way.  The skirt is a size 8, likely the first I have worn since college.  A bit vain to point out I suppose, but I have worked hard with the healthy eating and exercise, so I'm enjoying a tiny bit of excitement at being able to slide into a smaller number for a change.

 

We enjoyed a yummy brunch, courtesy of the Salty Dog Crew.  Dr. Salty Dog did the lion's share of the work, but there were also treats from other friends and it was a feast to be sure.  After we rolled ourselves away from the table, it was egg hunt time.  The little guys & gals had their hunt out front…

 

while Caitlin and Kelsey vied for copious amounts of jellybeans and two golden eggs out back.  Note to self:  Have vision checked. It took me 20 minutes and nearly needing a GPS to find the very obvious second golden egg (Andrea, you are a top-notch egg-hider!) for Kelsey, who had not located it on her own.

We (by we, I mean Peter) followed up the hunt with a long nap, while the kids played and the adults tidied the kitchen.  It was a lovely day, perfect weather and amazing company as usual.  Ooh, almost forgot…it would not be a Crafty Dog event without the most perfect favors.  The best part?  One needs a key to open the cans (so Little Guys cannot access without help). 

 

 

 

 

Here's hoping you also had a hoppin' good and beautiful Easter wherever you are in the world.