Easter Sunday

He is Risen!

Easter Bunny Visits

Once again, the Easter Bunny left a trail of huge footprints to the treats.  Along the way he dropped jelly beans and slipped on a toy. 

Goodies!  Goodies!  Goodies!

Eggs

After a full few days away, we still needed to dye some pretty eggs.  It was the perfect way to wrap up the evening.  We are ready for the Easter Bunny!

Barton Creek Easter Party

We loved the day full of Easter party fun.  This was a delightful surprise of sweet treats and perfectly planned hospitality from the awesome staff.  The children could not have been happier!  They all look awesome in their amazing face paint.  The artist was top notch!

Egg hunt time for these two.  Their age group was all about speed.

Ridley's group was more laid back and relaxing.  

They racked up on goody filled eggs.

The balloon artist was like nothing I had ever seen before.  The cobras and butterfly were a big hit.  

We had a fantastic Easter weekend in Austin.  It was just perfect, and we would love to make this a holiday tradition.

Nature Trail

We spent a few days in Austin at the Barton Creek Resort.  I had heard wonderful things about the resort and how perfect it is for families. We explored the outdoors and went for a hike.  It was a beautiful day with my precious family.

Easter Bunny 2016

I had big plans for last minute photos with the Easter Bunny, but we were at the mall right by him this evening.  I gave in and "hopped" in line.  The kiddos didn't have on their cute clothes, and I had no prep time with Ridley.  This is the best we could get.

Eggs for Friends

I love our precious pre-school.  There is a tradition of sweet little gifts around the holidays.  I have always enjoyed preparing something with the kiddos to share with their friends.  As we were tying up the chalk eggs and attaching the tags, it hits me that this is the last go around for Reed.  I can't believe that his time at Chapel Hill is almost over.  So bittersweet!

Easter

He Is Risen!

Blessed beyond words to find White's Chapel. - The message and fellowship this Sunday was very special.

Visit from the Easter Bunny

Ryland, Reed, and Ridley woke to find bunny footprints and a trail of jelly beans.  They followed the trail from the pool bath door to the fireplace in the family room.  

They found fun treats in their new Easter baskets!  They were so excited to dig in.  The Easter Bunny brought a little candy, pool toys, and craft kits. 

Easter eggs

We had fun coloring eggs this evening and using our creative ideas.  Ridley pointed and grunted to let us know where to drop her eggs.  

The boys were really into the "secret" crayon.  They drew all sorts of things on the eggs and would giggle as they dropped them in the dye.  We took turns guessing what the pictures were when we pulled them out of the color.  Some were easy and some of them were more abstract. We had so much fun and no spilled dye this year!

Easter Bunny

I am still super excited about this picture!  I just can't believe this worked out so great.  All three children are in clean, matching clothes with the happiest of smiles with the Easter Bunny.  What?  This is not what I was expected, but I love it! 

CHCS Easter Party

I am so blessed to be able to attend Reed's parties at school.  I love being there with him to celebrate the special occasions.  Today it was all about Easter and learning about Jesus rising from the tomb.  

Reed is such a cutie pie bunny.  So handsome and sweet!

Reed's class smiling with their baskets full of eggs.  

Easter Art

I love the sweet art that comes home this time of year.  Ridley made a cute bunny & chick finger print picture and a footprint cross. 

Reed made a beautiful cross picture.  

Easter 2014

The Easter Bunny came to visit, and he left quite a mess!  There were footprints from the pool bath door to the fireplace and a trail of jelly beans.  He left books, kites, candy, and art sets.  Awesome!

Ryland made tons of Easter themed pictures over the past few weeks.  Our favorite picture was of an Easter basket with a hand written message.

Family picture of the Allison crew all dressed up for church. 

Easter Bunny

This moment didn't quite end up looking like I thought it would.  I woke up early to make sure the littles' clothes were clean and ironed.  My plan was to pick up the boys at school and swing by the house to change for pictures with the Easter Bunny.  Needless to say things went completely crazy and it started to rain.  I finally just had everyone load up to head out to see if the bunny was still taking pictures.  The boys had on their dirty school clothes, and Ridley was still in her pajamas.  At least we were able to hide all the tattoos Reed put on his arms!  Creating memories!  

Easter Party

It is party time!  Easter party time!  Ryland's class celebrated with painting a cross with watercolors and decorating sugar cookies.  

Chia Pets

Nanna and Papaw sent the boys Chia Pets for Easter.  Ryland and Reed were a little confused when I opened the boxes, because they expected the pet to look like the picture on the box.  Instead, the pets were "naked". 

The prep process for the pets was a little different than expected.  I had the boys all pumped up and ready to plant, and then I read the instructions.  The pet bodies had to soak for an hour, and the seed mixture had to gel for an hour.  Needless to say, the boys were pretty anxious.

Reed scooped the seed mixture right up without caring about how messy and slimy it was.  Ryland was a little grossed out at first, but he got over it.  After the seed mixture was smeared all over, we created a greenhouse out of plastic bags. 

 We hope there is sun tomorrow, so they will start growing.  We can't wait to see their plush, green coats.

 

Easter Bunny & Eggs

The Easter Bunny came to see the boys, and he left goodies!  Ryland and Reed were thrilled to see all the candy, books, and trinkets that filled their Easter baskets. 

 

If you have ever wondered how the Easter Bunny gets in your house, we figured it out.  He comes through the front door, or at least he did this year.  He left bunny prints from the door all the way to the family room where he dropped off the baskets.  Silly bunny! 

 

The boys were excited to hunt for eggs.  They put on their comfy clothes and grabbed their new grabbers.

 

Just about...

 

A little help from Daddy and Reed was able to get an egg off the stone fence.

 

 

Cooper sniffed out the eggs for Reed.

 

After all the eggs were found, we enjoyed the beautiful day outside.  John Chris and I started talking about landscaping the back yard.  We heard the boys laughing hysterically, so we walked over to see what was so funny.  Reed had smashed all the eggs in his basket.  He either slammed them on the concrete patio or crushed them with his hands.  He also attempted to eat a few.  Yummy shells too.

Easter Service

We had a wonderful Easter, and we really enjoyed the Jazz music at church with the boys.  After the service, the boys checked out the fountain.  I took about 25 pictures, and I was able to get one decent one of them both smiling and looking at the camera.

 

Most of the pictures looked more like this one.

 

This fountain was built in memory of a young girl who passed away, and her parents traveled the world to research the design and materials used.  When I first heard about their story, I thought it was a big waste of money and a bit showy.  I thought there had to be a charity that would benefit more from a donation than a massive fountain built in front of our sanctuary.  Since it has been completed, I have completely changed my mind.  Children, families, and lots of people have crowded around for pictures, make wishes, and to pray.  Seeing my boys run around it and attempt to get in the water gives me so much joy.  I also have felt the comfort and presence of God at this site during a difficult time.  I am sure this gives comfort to the parents who lost their daughter way too soon.

Chapel Hill Easter Party

Ryland's class celebrated Easter with a carrot themed party.  The parents helped out at the  tables that each had an activity.  While I was painting feet, Ryland came over to show off his bunny face paint.  I was a bit surprised that he let someone paint his face, and when I asked him to put his feet up and hop like a rabbit, he did.  He was in character and loving it!  This makes me so happy to see him being silly and having fun outside home.  Just one more reason I love Chapel Hill!!!

 

Brady Rabbit and Ryland Rabbit snacked on carrots and ranch.

 

The Easter Bunny stopped by for a class picture.