Easter Egg Hunt

"Grab a basket, kids.  We're going on an adventure!"

My parents were here visiting, and we decided to do a quick Easter egg hunt in our own yard, just for fun.  It was in the evening after school and work, so we had to be quick before daylight disappeared.

 

And they're off!

Grandma had done a good job of hiding the eggs up in trees, behind rocks, and nestled in the grass.

There were bright colored eggs, of course, but we threw in some camouflage eggs, too, just to make things interesting.  The older children needed a challenge.

This little guy insisted on wearing his bright shiny boots for the special occasion.

The children did a good job of sticking together and helping the little ones fill their baskets.

What were they doing here?  Comparing their Easter egg haul?  Oh no.  Not my boys.  I found out later that they had been negotiating trades for the camouflage eggs.  

Boys will be boys!

Apparently camouflage eggs were the prized find.

Never mind that they had exactly the same treats inside as all the other eggs. 

Happiness is a full Easter basket.

 Look at that smile...and he hadn't even figured out yet that there were treats inside the eggs.

Grandpa found a real bird's nest while helping the kids find Easter eggs. 

The nest was empty from past seasons.

So the boys donated one of their eggs to fill it!

Happy Easter, everyone!  

I hope your adventures were as fun as ours.