Easter was a busy day, as it is every year, but also fun, which it seems to
be every year as well. We start the day getting out the door and off to church
to "see grandma work". Sam made it as far as the children's sermon before she
asked to go play in the playroom (nursery) which was filled with older kids so
it was nice to not have to sit in there with her so she wasn't alone. Audrey
used every distraction we could think of, and between mom, dad, sister, Uncle
Matt, Grandma Kaye, and Papa Eric she lasted the entire time, not always happy,
but she made it through the whole service. She tried to sing during songs and
would shout out something and then put her finger to her own mouth and "shhhh"
herself. Goofball.
After church we headed to Kaye's family side for our annual egg hunt and
dinner. We've been doing egg hunts since I first joined the family 20 years ago,
and I was the youngest of the kids. We've continued them wherever we are even as
only adults. It's a blast, no hold, all out fun. This year we had almost 300
items in my aunts yard. The kids got a quick one minute head start and then off
we went. We (I) managed to clean up and Sam and Audrey (and Josh and myself) are
set with candy until Halloween. Then the traditional trade for favorite candies
with the cousins before settling in for food and watching the rain move in and
pour just as the girls all came in from blowing bubbles in the yard. It was nice
to have some family in town from Idaho. I wish they lived here, those girls are
great with our girls and would babysit in a heartbeat! We had 23 people, from
age 4 weeks to... older and were only missing 4 people out of town.
All in all a fun day, we avoided the rain at all the right times and even
managed a mostly dry drive home which was nice from Troutdale. I still however
hate holiday's on Sundays. Made for a quick turnaround to work Monday morning.
Easter Baskets for the girls
How the first half of church looked
When you're the pastors grandchildren you sit next to her for the Children's Sermon... the other kids sitting didn't seem to mind.
Bubbles fun with cousin Tegan.
I love that when given the choice Audrey picked this dress, the same one Sam wore for Easter 2 years ago.
Contemplating her next move.
So glad the rain held off long enough
It was a boots day
Baby Kaydence at her first Easter.
Proud big brother Brayden
Chocolate face
Taking a ride on pony Brit
Tegan is one strong 10 year old to lift Audrey while she's squirming around.
More loves for the baby, with cousin Kya and Auntie Kris
Proud Mama and cousin Ali
The kids of course wanted nothing to do with the flowers but had a blast in the kid zone... slides, bounce houses, pony rides, and a tractor ride. Whether they like it or not this is our tradition since before they were born and I will continue to drag them there and take pictures. These will have to do for this year. 
