Easter 2012.

Sean and I hosted an Easter Eve brunch at our house this year. I always look forward to holiday traditions, so dying and hiding Easter eggs was a must, as was sharing a good meal with family! We were missing Chandler (Ashley's step-son) this year, as well as Ryan and Bekah, who celebrated with us last year. We did, however, gain Ethan and while he was too young to participate in the activities like the other children, he still seemed to enjoy everything going on around him. He definitely has one of those "sit back and observe" personalities. Everyone always comments on how "chill" he is, and I have to agree!


That evening before bed, Gracie and I wrote a thank you note for the Easter Bunny, thanking him in advance for the Easter gifts we just knew he would bring. We also left a carrot in case he was hungry. It turns out that he did appreciate the snack and even responded with a quick note of his own, wishing Gracie and Ethan a Happy Easter. I loved watching Gracie's reaction to this correspondence with the Easter Bunny. Both kids seemed to enjoy digging through their baskets Easter morning. Ethan's mission was to find something worth chewing on!

Easter Sunday was spent at my mom's house. She prepared a delicious meal with SO much food! We headed home that evening stuffed, left-overs in hand. It was the perfect way to spend my little guy's very first Easter.


(I took Gracie Easter dress shopping this year and allowed her to pick whatever dress she wanted. It was so much fun! I actually had a different favorite, but when she was all dressed up on Easter Sunday, I realized that she had in fact chosen the perfect dress.)

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  1. Platinum RoseApril 20, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I love Gracie's Easter dress, SO pretty! Girls are so much fun to dress up, I miss that aspect of the parenting thing in a way.

    It looks like you all had a great time at your egg dyeing party, such a neat idea!

    I love the idea of a thank you note and a carrot for the Easter Bunny. I may have to steal that next year :-) Gracie's basket is really neat looking, where'd you find that? (and does it come in "boy"?)

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  2. Confessions From A Work-At-Home MomApril 20, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    I love that you let Gracie pick out her own dress - it's beautiful! Speaking of dresses, I think I own the same dress you're wearing in TWO colors. It is such a flattering dress and color on you! And, speaking of flattering - your hair color. I know I've said it before, but that darker, richer color suits you so well. My hair is turning all brassy these days, and seeing shades like yours make me think about doing something dramatic!

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