a minnesota easter, pt. i
It’s no secret that we were in Minnesota this past weekend to spend Easter with Grandma MN and the many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Oh, how the girls love to see their cousins. We arrived on Thursday evening around bedtime and ventured back home on Sunday without any traffic or weather events slowing us down. I have much to post in the way of events and pictures, so I’m going to break up the reports into 3 parts. On with part 1.
On Friday I had the pleasure of spending the day and evening with Anut Sara crafting and chatting and eating many sweet treats. It was decided ahead of time that we’d repeat our holiday-themed crafting session where we bring a craft for each person to make. This time we did Easter crafts, and both Sara and I had eggs on the brain. We had a lot of fun, and I hope we can do this again over and over and over. Such a good time!
Sara’s projects included candlesticks, wooden eggs, and lots of paint.
Here’s Sara painting polka dots on one of those wooden eggs.
My project comprised of tons o’ ribbon, lollipop sticks, floral tape, oasis, excelsior, and a bucket.
Violet got to play with Cheerios. She experimented with wearing them, choking on them, and spitting them out. Eating them was not on the agenda.
Jim, Sara’s husband and my brother-in-law, was a good sport about my presence and stayed out of our way most of the night. I think he was just happy he could hog the t.v. and watch rock concerts.
And the results. I actually forgot to snap a picture of Sara’s craft that night, so the second picture is showing the crafts being used as a centerpiece for our Easter brunch the next morning. The first picture is of Sara’s eggs in a bucket. Notice that her ribbon-wrapped eggs are much better wrapped than mine.
Meanwhile, Daddy and Grandma kept the big girls. They went to the Arboretum and dyed Easter eggs. Later that night Daddy and the girls met up with Jake, Steph, Dylan, and Maya to see How to Train Your Dragon at the Excelsior Dock.
At the Arboretum.
Dying eggs. Look how bright and vibrant they turned out.
As you can see it was a busy day for everyone. So much so that Grandma and Mimi were completely spent by the end of the day.
Stayed tuned for part ii tomorrow where I post about our Easter brunch and egg hunt.
April 5th, 20104:49 pm at
That Cheerio mole cracks me up every time I think about it! And I’m still mad that I wasn’t fast enough to catch a picture of the Cheerio ring.
Whatever! about your ribbon wrapping!
Looks like the girls (young and not quite as young) had fun coloring the eggs.
April 5th, 20106:19 pm at
All the pictures are great and fun and all that and I wish I could have been there. BUT the one of Grandma and Mimi at the end is so precious!
April 5th, 20108:18 pm at
Looks like you had a great time–I should have officially invited you to come share strawberry shortcake with us or something, but I hope you know you’re invited anytime if you have time on your visits. We know you have a lot of family vying for your time here, though. Anyway, we’re coming down to Kenosha not this coming weekend, but the next, so we’ll definitely catch up then!! Love the cheerio Vi! And the crafts–seriously cute. And the bunny bread–how awesome! And those eggs look just perfect!
April 6th, 201011:50 am at
Love all the colorful eggs, crafty ones included
Cheerios – I remember those Cheerio days – very sweet!
April 7th, 20101:30 pm at
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April 7th, 20109:31 pm at
I would be drowning with all you crafty ladies!