Easter 2012

I can't believe I am finally posting about Easter.  I've been working on sorting through the couple hundred photos I took at the Lewis family Easter but just haven't gotten to writing about it.  Only one week after Easter and it already seems like it was a month ago.  I guess my mind has shifted into baby prep mode but I'll save that for another post.

I was so proud of John for stepping up and agreeing to play in our church's handbell choir this year.  The group is no where near the same caliber as the church he grew up in but it's great that he wanted to get involved with our own church this year.  They provided music for the Maundy Thursday service as well as the Sonrise service on Easter morning.  Needless-to-say, John's Easter started out a lot earlier than most others.  Megan (who was up by 6:15) and I opted for the 8:15 service which had music by the choir and orchestra.  It was wonderful to listen to the beautiful music with Megan this year instead of being a part of the orchestra but I hope to play again next year.  Every time the cymbals crashed, Megan's ears perked up and she would say "cymbal" in her own little way.  She also especially liked the brass section which is fine by me.

The Easter bunny came while we were at church.  He didn't bring much as far as candy since Megan ate a half bag of peanut butter M&M's by herself the day before.  She got some eggs to open up with Cheerios inside, a new swimsuit and some new summer jammies.  We didn't get an Easter picture of just the three of us but Megan at least got to pose with both Mommy and Daddy.

 

Grandma and Grandpa Lewis had a big Easter egg hunt planned so we didn't waste too much time at home.  Megan watched Uncle Michael and Aunt Becca hide the eggs so she would be well prepared!

Before the Easter egg hunt began, we needed to get a few "clean" pictures of the girls - of course!

 

Let the hunt begin!  The eggs were "hidden" a little more than last year, making the girls actually work for the eggs and candy.

There's always time to stop and smell the flowers!  Ahh...

Besides the wind, it was a gorgeous day out.  The girls changed into play clothes and we hit the park for over an hour.  Megan and I both got a little color too!  The big kids played just about as hard as the two little ones.  I think it's great that everyone is this close and can have a good time in each other's company.

 

 

Even T.C. had a great Easter... at least until Megan got ahold of him!

Megan was exhausted by this point so we headed over to the Gennrich Easter and she was able to nap in the car.  My cousins had to leave shortly after we got there but it was great to see them again but it's never long enough... I was very impressed with Megan there because she did such a great job of socializing with everyone at that party even though she doesn't see them very often.  John was glad that he got another chance to play 500 with my family and I just enjoyed relaxing after a busy, busy day.