Celebrating Easter

Today we ventured to the "big mall" to have some Easter fun. The local Christian radio station sponsored an egg-specular Easter event and we wanted Claire to get a chance to sit with the Easter bunny!

We gave Claire her bucket to take with us. Anyone surprised that there are princesses on it?



And you have to have an Easter bunny bow!

 We saw birds and reptiles. Claire wasn't sure what to think, but she liked petting the bird.

I had to get a picture of Claire and Charlie with the Purdy's chocolate hedgehog.

Then, I tried to get Claire to pose for some pictures with the Easter decor...that is always an adventure!

Saying, "cheeeeeese!"

We went to Galaxyland while we were waiting for the Easter bunny to arrive.

For the first time ever, Claire chose to drive a car instead of the helicopter.

Claire and Charlie always ride the carousel together...it is their thing!

When we were done, we hurried back to wait in line for the Easter bunny. I was shocked that Claire went right up to him, said "hi Easter bunny!", sat on his lap, and smiled for the camera. This coming from the girl who was afraid of Santa? Wow!
After we got home and Claire took her nap, we dyed Easter eggs.

Claire's favorite part was using the magic crayon!

It was fun to watch her surprise as the eggs came out colored. I hope all of you are enjoying your Easter weekend! I am looking forward to celebrating the real reason for Easter tomorrow at church! And Claire can not wait one more day to wear her new pink dress!