easter weekend

Holidays really are so much different with the kids getting to be a little bit older.  I feel like they really live it up these days, and I think I have pictures this year for proof! IMG_9324

We always visit the Easter Bunny and Santa at The Bass Pro Shop and get to say hello to all of our fishy friends!

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This year we decided to decorate eggs by coloring on just boiled eggs, thus making them very hot to handle, thus the mittens.

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The Easter Bunny ended up coming to the Hess House and leaving his bunny prints behind!

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Easter day was lovely, we had fun at church, took good long naps and then had a great dinner with the family!

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Fish frying station, yum!

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The "I won't let you hunt easter eggs until everyone smiles" photo!

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Checking out their loot!

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And of course, Aunt Paula brought presents for all of the kids!IMG_9749

We finished the day with some outdoor fun!IMG_9759IMG_9790IMG_9807IMG_9820IMG_9823IMG_9825IMG_9843IMG_9849IMG_9894

We had great weather, yummy food and a wonderful time with the family. Looking forward to some more warm weather holidays!