Hoppy Easter! (Part 1)

As you may or may not know, the Easter Bunny visited our house a day early because Chuck has to work early tomorrow morning. Presley was up first and came and woke everyone up. He left eggs hidden around the house so we grabbed some baskets that he left outside our bedrooms. Miss Evie was the last to wake up. She came out and Presley handed her the basket but she threw it down and went back into her room to lay back down in her bed. I had to go and tell her that there mighy be M&M's in the eggs. That was enough for her. She shot right back up and went and grabbed her basket.

Since we don't live in a big house, the eggs were contained to our family room and kitchen. The kids got started right away. They had some practice egg hunting from an Easter egg hunt last weekend.

I was so proud of Gracie. She was scooping up eggs left and right but she made sure to give some to Evie who was moving a little bit more slowly.
Presley was all about it though. He was a man a mission.

We helped Evie out a little bit by kind of showing her where they were. When she finally found some, she was so proud of herself.

After we collected all the eggs (we think) everyone had to showoff their baskets.

Then we got come bowls and baggies to empty the candy from the eggs.

Half of the candy went directly into thier baggies, the other half directly into their tummies.

Lots of candy = happy kids.

Then it was time to check out our baskets from the Easter bunny. I know it looks a little over the top. I bought tons of dollar stuff and then Chuck also bought stuff from his home...you know Menards. (Not to mention as we collect stuff, we throw it in this basket in our crawl space and lots of stuff gets collected in it)

Evie got lots of goodies like a Princess bubble machine, a new toothbrush, some books, a cup with a straw (a new favorite), a ladybug beanie and some Elmo stuff.

Presley got a Lightning McQueen bubble machine, some Marvel stuff, a Cars cup with straw, books, and a Woody pencil case to hold some Star Wars figurines and Matchbox cars.

Gracie got a Princess Lego set, a Hello Kitty bubble machine, a Hello Kitty game for her V-Reader, books, and a ladybug kite.

Each of the kids also got some new shades for the summer. Evie tried her new Hello Kitty ones on. Miss Hollywood don't ya think?

Gracie was excted about her Princess cup. Each of them got one for the summer. They came with a lanyard thing so they can wear them. Great for our summer outings. (Gotta love Five Below)

Evie was pretty excited about all the M&M's the most.

Presley saw some Cars tattoos that he couldn't wait to put on.

Evie loves purses and sparkly girly things so this book is totally appropriate for her.

Gracie got the book "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Chick." She has been into that series lately and we have been collecting all the holiday ones. She got some Pinkilicious books too.

When the Disney Store had a great sale on some t-shirts, I was excited. Gracie got a Princess ballerina one.

Bub got an alphabet tool book. I'm so glad there was a book fair at my school last month!

Gracie also got a Toy Story shirt with Jessie on it!

Each of the kids also got a new swimsuit. Gracie has been talking about a pink ballerina one. Her wish came true. Evie got the same one in blue. You know me and matching my girls.

Evie and Presley love Mickey Mouse and Minnie right now. Evie got a this Minni one. Presley got the Mickey version in gray. Walmart dude!

The kids have also been into puzzles lately. Presley got a Thomas book with puzzles on every page. I need to teach him how to do this pronto or there will be pieces everywhere!

Presley was pretty excited about his superheroes shirt. Now he can match Daddy!

Gracie got a panda bear shirt too.

Oh, and these hair things she has been talking about.

As soon as we dug through all the loot, it was time to make some of the crafts that were in a our baskets. Evie wanted to color her Tinkerbell puzzle.

Presley did the same with his superheroes one.

Gracie decorated her girl. (I know you think I'm crazy but really Michaels' had all this great stuff for $1. Most of the shirts were $5 or less). I didn't get a picture but the Easter Bunny also left his paw print on a piece of paper for us.

And if you are wondering about those magic jellybeans that we planted yesterday......

Lollipops grew overnight!

This was very exciting. The kids can't wait to plant more next year.

Now rumor has it that even though the Easter Bunny came to our house last night, he is going to Grandma and Grandpa's house tonight! Wow! My kids must be egg-stra special to be getting all this Easter love!

Hoppy Easter!