Despite what Declan had told Papa the day before Easter (“We can’t let the Easter Bunny in the house, Papa – we don’t let any bunnies in the house – they eat everything all up!”), the Easter Bunny arrived anyway, and we enjoyed a lovely Easter together….Quinlan attended her first church service, then we all headed over to Gemma and Papa’s for dinner, along with Grandpa, Gumpa, and Aunt Elisa (we missed you, Grandma – glad you’re enjoying the Florida sunshine with Great Grandma, though!). Declan had a successful egg hunt and was thrilled about the generous amount of gifts and candy that came his way. Quinn settled into various arms and laps receiving lots of hugs and kisses as she was passed around.
Egg hunt 1
Egg hunt 2
Quinlan and Erica are still “communicating,” and this is the dress Quinn preferred and literally picked out herself, over Erica’s original plan of crinolin and bonnet. Also wearable every day rather than just a special occasion. And half the price. At that, Mike said, “She’s finally speaking *my* language!”
As part of our preparations during Easter week, we made a yeast bread for the first time – Declan had a blast kneading and punching the dough, as you can see below.
We had our driveway repaired this week, and Declan got to help – he got to ride, and help drive!, the tractor with Uncle Mike and buddy Norah, as well as Daddy. He also got the filthiest he’s ever been in his short life – “I worked really hard, mommy!”
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