Easter Weekend

It was a bitterly cold Easter weekend here in Georgia. But we still had loads of fun.

Saturday we got the weekend started with an Easter egg hunt at the Atlanta Athletic Club with Babci, Granddad and that whole gang. The petting zoo was a big hit for Ella. She loved the bunny and thought it was really cool to see a real life baa baa (sheep). She has a sheep book that makes that sound so that's what she thinks they're called.

She also squeeled with delight during a pony ride. Mommy had a hard time keeping up with the brisk walking pony handler but it was hysterical listening to Ella have such fun.

Fortunately, Aunt Steph suggested we bring a wagon for Ella and Emma because the event was held in a big field and little ones get tired -- and cold quickly. They had a big time "talking" while someone pulled them around.

The egg hunt itself was brutal. Rich kids start being rich kids from the beginning. There were ample cheaters and over-the-top competitors. We were more than happy with Ella's two eggs.

Coloring eggs for the first time

Afterwards we went to Babci and Granddad's for more egg hunting and a nice dinner.

Sunday morning Ella awoke to find the Easter Bunny had left her a cool car just like cousin Trey's! She wanted to ride right away but the church bells were ringing for 9 o-clock mass. Babci and Granddad met us for mass and then came back to our house for brunch.

Later that afternoon after Ella's nap we headed over to Grams's house for a late lunch (still full from breakfast) and more egg hunting. Uncle Richard's girlfriend, Nassim's brother, sister-in-law and nephew (10 month old Lyric) also joined us. The kids had a great time, despite the cold.

It was a beautiful weekend -- maybe not weather-wise -- but definitely by all other accounts.