2 Easters

We were able to enjoy two different Easter celebrations. Our first was an egg hunt, put on by the Livermore Moms' Club, held one weekend early at the beautiful Wente Winery in the hills of Livermore. It wasn't your typical egg hunt with eggs secretly hidden away in the landscape. No, this was more of roped off areas of putting green height grass where colorful eggs were just sitting on the ground... waiting to be 'discovered':) It was perfect for Grant since he's not a big 'hunter', though I did feel sorry for the older kids who practically had the eggs handed to them! Regardless, it was a beautiful day of sunshine, colorfully dressed children laughing and crawling about, and a great time for parents to relish in the simple pleasures of childhood. Enjoy!

We were actually quite hesitant to take his photo with the Bunny since at Christmas time he began wailing when he saw a white-bearded friend of ours at my home church in Illinois. Grant did remarkably well though!

Do you see a trend beginning here with Grant's poses?? He LOVES eggs!!
These are other kids from our Tuesday playgroup. Note: he is the only 9-month-old not wearing shoes. We can't keep shoes or socks on this kid! He is is father's son:)
Don't be deceived, I'm pretty sure we just raked these eggs into his lap.
Our second celebration was actually on Easter Sunday. My cousin Molly lives nearby so we joined forces to create a delicious meal for our two families to enjoy together at their home. Grant loved playing with his nearly 2-yr-old cousin Maddie, testing out all of her toys for his own future use, and hunting for her behind the curtains:) We have been blessed to use many of their items for Grant when Maddie has outgrown them. Perhaps his favorite toy was the red Radio Flyer wagon walker. He displayed his strength pushing Maddie across the house. Shouldn't it have been the other way around girl?!
Easter morning discovering his bounty: a walker that converts into a scooter car, his basket of eggs from his Nana and Grandaddy, and the best time occupier by far- the balloon I picked up at Safeway.
A sleepy Grant after church just before nap time. It wasn't hard to choose this photo since Grant was screaming in all of the others.
Where's Maddie?? Oh- there she is!

Grant displays his strength. He's clearly buckling down for this feat!


Maddie shows off her back patio, but Grant seems more interested in her arm.