Annual Easter Hunt

The guests coming to our 5th Annual Easter Hunt (Grandma Crump-style) drastically changed this year. Our normal crew either moved or had visitors. (Brett will be irritated I used that word cuz he'd say that those that came this year are "normal". Well, that's up to discussion. LOL! j/k- luv ya guys!) Only the Tuckers have come before so it was a brand new Adventure for everyone! We had a fabulous time! This year- the McPhersons & Jimmie (Julie's Mom- she was in town for Dylan's Baptism), the Larsens, the Tuckers, the Potters and the Elders joined in the fun. Thanks for coming, guys! You are awesome! {XOXO to the Hoffmans, Webers and McKees- we missed you!}

This year, the kids had 21 items to find hidden in the front and back yard. I did mention before that it rained ALL day yesterday, right? Well, that doesn't work so well with an outdoor Easter Hunt AND 16 (or 18 if you count the Elders-lol) kiddos lookin' for loot. OR maybe it does! It definitely made it an Adventure. Here's the 2011 HUNT List:

Funny thing... at breakfast, in our morning prayer, we prayed for a little Sunshine. And who knew- our prayers were answered. So even with it being WET- it turned out to be an absolutely perfect day! Thanks Heavenly Father for being a part of our Easter celebration! ;) What a perfect way to start our Easter weekend!
Most everyone brought their rain gear or found creative ways to get around the puddles. So hilarious. Check out Elder Horrocks & Mckenzie on the playground! They are SOOOO tricky! Everyone seemed to have a good time. Even the oldest kids and the Elders (who were reluctant in the beginning) really got into it!

SIDE NOTE: We are really big VeggieTale fans so if you've seen the Easter Carol- you'll understand! If not, just smile anyways! I LOVE doing this Party! Every year growing up, my Grandma Crump did a similar Hunt at her house. When we moved here, we decided to start one of our own. We love it and the fact that it makes us feel a part of her even though we are far away! A few years ago, my Grandma passed away. She was such an amazing example of love to our family. I like to think that we keep her memory alive by doing our little Hunt! We love ya Grandma!! (If you want to watch an Easter Carol, it's on Netflix Instant. It's worth watching!)

After the Hunt, we had a fabulous Easter lunch! So yummy! We had all kinds of meat sandwiches on croissants and wheat rolls, a gorgeous fruit platter, all sorts of veggies, 7-layer dip thingy, chips, and cupcakes. Of course everyone, especially Sophie, enjoyed their candy from the Hunt as well. I think for the next seven years Soph's gonna have a pound of gun in that cute tummy of hers. But she was one happy girl! LOL! The weather was so perfect that almost everyone ate outside. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sunshine!

At one point, Brett and Ryan L. disappeared. They decided that with the fabulous weather, they would take the new Go-Kart out for a drive. Oh, I mean- they would take a look at the Go-Kart together to decide how to put a new roll bar on it soon. Yeah- that's their story and they're stickin' to it! LOL. A few kids got a ride before unfortunately it died. Brett had to push it down the street to get it home. LOL Brett is just not having the greatest luck with these boy toys of his. I was informed that we're taking it into the shop tomorrow. ;) Hopefully, we'll get them both running before the Summer's here. It would be fun to get to use them.

What a great Easter Hunt Partay!

Thanks everyone for celebrating Grandma Crump with us!

See ya next year!