Hoppy Easter!

On Friday, we packed up the car and headed down to Long Island for Easter weekend. As always, the minute we arrived, Tyler and his cousins began their 48 hours of fun! It had been a long time since we had all been together, so the kids had a lot of catching up to do!

On Saturday, we headed over to Grandma and Papa's for Easter dinner. We ate yummy appetizers, delicious lasagna, and delectable desserts. The Easter bunny made a special trip to Grandma and Papa's house and the kids had a lot of fun looking for eggs. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs outside so the eggs were well hidden in the house.

As soon as they got the word, all three of them went to town...
In no time, the Florida room was wiped clean of eggs...

Tyler had to stop and take a break and regain his plan of attack...

Fortunately, Papa was there to give a few hints about those sneaky eggs! Let the sugar rush begin!

Our family Easter picture!

Frank and his Godson, Conor. We can't believe he will be 7 in a few weeks! Where does the time go?

No matter where Tyler goes, he can sniff out a stick and find his way into a hockey game! Unfortunately, only one stick was found. However, these kids are so inventive that grandma's cane became the other "stick"!

Pretty soon, it was time to wind down and head back to Aunt Laurette's and Uncle Jim's. The kids were very wiped and Skylar even dozed off during the short drive home. Luckily getting these three monkeys to bed was not a difficult task that night, despite the anticipation of the Easter Bunny's arrival on Sunday! And the Easter Bunny didn't disappoint!

On Easter morning, the kids made their way downstairs to find their baskets of goodies awaiting them. Tyler quickly announced that "this was the best Easter ever and when I see the Easter Bunny, I will tell him"! He was very pleased with his Cat in the Hat that he has had his eye on!

Skylar got a Fureal Dog from the Bunny. Aunt Laurette said that was as close to a dog as they would get in the house! She quickly announced that her name is Princess (very aptly named from the girl in the princess nightie!).

The Easter Bunny brought Conor a Bendaroo kit. His first project was to spell out his name, Conor James, on the floor.

After the mom's and dad's had a cup of coffee, it was time for another egg hunt! Tyler and Skylar were even nice enough for me to snap a quick picture of the two cuties!

We were able to enjoy a great breakfast with everyone and then it was time to hit the road again! Frank made sure he had his cup of coffee next to him and Tyler and I had out pillows-- we needed them! After arriving home and unpacking the car, we discovered that the Easter Bunny had also made a trip to Brookside Circle in Wilbraham!

I think this shot says it all-- cooked after a long weekend, lots of family, food, and fun and plenty of eggs to last until next year!