Easter in Austin

Now that Easter is safely six weeks behind us, I'd say it's time to put it on the blog!

We spent Easter in Austin this year with Darrell, Joy, Warren, Jared, Cameron, Nolan, Mauri, and Bandit.  And let me tell you, I think it was the best Easter ever.

We drove up Thursday night (babies slept the whole way), and woke up early Friday morning ready for the Easter festivities to begin.

We decorated eggs (which were later used in a serious egg tapping battle...Joy was the ultimate victor and I blew my chances when I dropped my most promising egg on the floor...brilliant).

Went to the Arboretum to feed the ducks, eat some great Austin ice cream, and take a picture on the giant bull statues (of course).

Had an epic Easter Egg hunt, complete with Easter sound track, in the Park's great back yard.

This is serious business.

Played my new favorite game: Don't Eat Pete (GREAT game) with candy that didn't get put into Easter Eggs.  

The Lovely Park Ladies

The Easter bunny found us all on Sunday morning and left baskets filled to the brim with books, toys, and delicious treats. 

They loved it all...don't let their expressions fool you. 

That's more like it. 

And after a nutritious breakfast (of chocolate, sugar, and more chocolate), we headed off to a lovely Easter service, followed by a seriously delicious Easter dinner.

Veggie Tales Easter while waiting for lunch

We Feast!

The Park Brothers

I can't believe we didn't manage to get a family picture amidst all of the festivities!!  

But, fun was had, eggs were found, chocolate was eaten, and memories were made.  All in all, the weekend was a smashing success.  Such a success, in fact, that the Parks can expect us to show up on their doorstep for many Easters to come.