Even though it is Thursday Zachary went to school. His teacher invited him to come because they had scheduled their Easter Egg hunt for today. He has been making eggs, making his egg basket, bunny hats, etc. all week in preparation for this day. He was so excited! And, it was exciting for me since I was able to go too and spend the morning with him.
Grammy came over to stay with Chase Parker so Zach and I could have our fun. We arrived at school and headed into the classroom. The kids were just arriving and sitting down to watch a cool Veggie Tales Easter video. Then it was time to HUNT! It was really neat because Zach's class first went outside into the garden to HIDE the eggs for their friends in Mrs. Duncan's class. Then, they had storytime while that class was finding all their hidden eggs. After Mrs. Duncan's class was done they hid more eggs for Zach's class. What a neat way to do it. The kids enjoyed hiding AND hunting! I got millions of cute pictures. Some are posted below and all of them are on my facebook profile.
After the egg hunt we all went inside for a special cake snack. Zachary enjoyed it so much but then it was time for me and him to head home. Grammy and Chase were waiting for us to make a special treat for Easter. . . . Bird Nests with Eggs!
First of all, Zachary had SO much fun making this with Grammy and secondly, my mother has the patience of a SAINT! She was so patient with Zach, it was amazing. They both enjoyed themselves so much. I've included the recipe in case any of you want to try them. They are yummy delicious! We enjoyed ours tonight after dinner. Daddy really enjoyed his. Thank you very much Grammy! We all love you so much.
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Tasty Birds’ Nests
(an “eggstra” special treat to make with children)
1/4 cup butter or margarine 4 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup jelly beans or candy eggs
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips; heat and stir for about 2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chow mein noodles until coated. Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; press an indentation in the center of each nest. Fill nest with three or four jelly beans or candy eggs. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
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Well, I am pooped! I've had Easter fun, cooked a new chicken alfredo recipe (hubby LOVED it!) , done laundry, kept a baby happy and a 4 year old entertained all day. I'd say it's time for a relaxing foot rub from the hubby. I think I can talk him into that pretty easily!
Hope you all have a WONDERFUL Easter. It is a fun holiday with all the bunnies, egg hunts, chocolate, etc. but I hope we all remember what we REALLY should be celebrating. I was so impressed when Zachary came home a few days ago and told me the entire Easter story of Jesus dying on the cross, being in the tomb for three days and rising again. They, of course, have been studying the REAL meaning of Easter at school, along with all the fun.
Enjoy the pictures below. . .the video of Grammy and Zach is not uploading so I'm working on it and hope to have it up soon. Will upload it to facebook in the meantime. . .
Trinity United Easter Egg Hunt!
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