Easter Weekend

We are privileged enough to have a cabin in Branden's family that is available for our use. Down in Newkirk, OK sits a little two-bedroom cabin that Nana and Poppy James Langley keep fully stocked, clean and ready for whoever wants to get away for the weekend. Traditionally, we spend Easter weekend at this cabin with everyone. This year was no exception.

In my sister-in-law, Lydia, I have found a kindred spirit. We're planners. We're caretakers (both of young and old). We're bossy. We're efficient. And when you get five families together for a holiday weekend, planning and efficiency are required. Long ago, the family learned to let us do what we do best.

For this year's holiday weekend, we (and by we, I do mean myself and Lydia) decided to go to church on Saturday evening instead of rushing around Sunday morning. This was a FANTASTIC idea! We went to church, had a late supper and put the kids to bed at a reasonable hour. Then, Sunday morning, we were able to have an Easter basket scavenger hunt since we weren't running off to church. Here is a small sampling of the fun that ensued.

The first clue from the Easter Bunny. Adysan has taken the time to get dressed and fix her hair. My girls couldn't be bothered.

The next clue is discovered out by the Outhouse. The working outhouse. You'd think that the Easter Bunny would have better taste than that.

Headed to the big red barn.

Read it, read it!

You can see that Daddy/Uncle Blake and Daddy/Uncle Branden chose not to get dressed either. Seems Adysan is the only one that's got it together.

Next clue!

Whoo hoo! Found it in Poppy James's garden.

I really hope nothing was unintentionally unearthed in their excitement. The Easter Bunny (Mommy) might be in some real trouble.

Whew! This is a tough hunt. I need a ride!

The Loot!

The idea of the Scavenger Hunt was originally met with skepticism. However, based on the fun these guys had, I think this is a new tradition!