The Hunt Was On

Last night, when the kiddos were tucked peacefully in bed, Bryan and I did a little egg hiding. The kids were given buckets and were able to find the hidden eggs when they woke up this AM. Last night we also did this Easter story cookie thing with the kids right before bed. Thanks Auntie Jill for the email with the details for the idea. The craft went as well it as it could with a 4 and 2 year old as sharing the Easter story on a level that they'd understand is somewhat tough. It will be a good one to do each year though and in a couple years they'll hopefully have a better understanding of the meaning of Easter. What was so cool is that last night before they went to bed we taped up, sealed, the oven like the guards sealed the tomb where Jesus' was buried, and when the kids woke up this morning that's the first place the kids ran to, passing by all the eggs that we had hidden They couldn't wait to see what happened to our cookies. And to think we didn't think they were taking in anything we discussed about the Easter story. God is good and we are so thankful that Jesus died on that cross for us. After the continuation of our story about the resurrection of Jesus we enjoyed our now hollow cookies and proceeded on with the egg hunt. The kids had fun searching for hidden eggs. The eggs were filled with candy bars so that's always a sweet treat.

Taking a moment from the hunt to enjoy a treat.
Hmm.. how many do I have?!

One was even hidden in the doll house.

A whole bucket full of eggs..

Kolter had fun taking the eggs in and out of the bucket.

He also thought the bucket made for a slick little hat.

Bucket head..

Kooper and Kennedy thought bucket head was funny so they had to try it for themselves as well.