After the pictures, they jumped right into the hunt for eggs. Anna was allowed a head start so she could compete with Jacob. He was a good brother and made sure she got her fair share though. I think Papa and Daddy had the most fun hiding them all around.
Once the eggs were gathered and opened, we took a few pictures of just how many they had to find. We also thought it would be fun to put Rachel in the middle of them. She didn't make much noise. One day she will know the fun of opening the eggs! Okay, so they didn't turn out like Anne Geddes photos like they did in my mind before I took them, but hey, they are still pretty cute.
After all the festivities we got everyone ready for church so we could go and actually celebrate the true meaning of Easter. This is where exhaustion and sugar do not make a good mix. By the time we had everyone ready Rachel pooped again, Anna had a tantrum, and Jacob was ready to stay and have more candy. Naturally, I forced everyone out on to the porch for a great family photo and the end result after 4 pictures was not so great (as evidenced below). I will say that at least Rachel made a great debut in her dress for a special Sunday. 
Well, at least I have proof that every once in awhile we dress up and comb our hair and attempt to look like real people. Maybe next year won't be quite as exhausting!
5 comments:
I'm glad it's not just me thinking oh this picture is going to be totally Anne Geddes but then...well as you said it's all in your mind and unfortunately the magic of the moment and the cute little smiles somehow just aren't the same in a photo! Anna gets more and more beautiful by the minute (Jacob and Rachel are pretty cute too).
Fun Easter and darling kids. Good job on the picture, you're all in it, dressed, and trying hard. That earns you an A. See, I was too grumpy after fighting the kids for a picture, that I couldn't even muster a smile for the family photo, which earns me a C. I'll try again next year.
You got the photo and that's all that counts in my books. They kids all look so cute and that dress on Rachel is to die for!
hahaha that last picture of the family is priceless. and the one of them with nana, jacob's face is hilarious. your kids are still so adorable, i miss them! and you too of course ;)
Oh that photo is awesome! You have to capture the real moments sometimes, right? Rachel's dress is so adorable! You guys are so cute. Miss you!
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