They were so glad he found us (out of state)! The oldest three had already been down stairs MANY times...and run back upstairs to hurry Daddy and Mommy out of bed (waking Baby with all of their commotion)...and waiting so patiently to attack their baskets. By the time I had gotten Braxton out of bed, changed his diaper and got him dressed (habit)...they were eagerly waiting to help him disassemble his basket (because they had each already emptied theirs).
Then it was time for the traditional Peeps Hunt (something that my Dad started for me, introduced to his grandpeople and we brought with us)! Evan was blue, Ashlyn Grace was pink, Coly was green and Braxton was yellow. The Bunny didn't leave a note nor directions but Evan (with years of experience) did not let anyone touch the Peeps until Mommy said GO...AND he deduced (based on hiding spots and reach-ability who was what color)...He's got brains. Here's Evan's take...he proudly displayed them (but never ate a one).
Ashlyn Grace was all about collecting them while coveting them in her hands.
And Colson thought that they didn't taste to good...(see the one on the far left- the only bite he took)
And Colson thought that they didn't taste to good...(see the one on the far left- the only bite he took)
Last was Braxton- gathering his yellow Peeps in a large blue plastic cup (just big enough for the Peeps and small enough for ONE hand...
because he had to TASTE each and EVERY one of the Peeps BEFORE he put them into his cup (ever so gently).
He seemed to think the Peeps were Ok. (good enough to keep "tasting"...I dono that he ever ate a WHOLE one though)
There was some Peeps negotiation going on here- Uncle Stev was the mediator. Actually, I just think he couldn't get away quick enough since he was nursing his bum knee with the ice machine!
And, of course, they wanted to show Daddy all of their Peeps.
Happy Easter!
