Resolution 3: Hunt Easter Eggs

Well, of all the resolutions so far, we blew this one out of the water with 3 different Easter egg hunts.  I would like to say that our skills sharpened over the course of the three hunts, but alas... they did not.  Instead, Tripp was more interested in chewing on the very first plastic egg he found rather than filling his basket with loot.  Oh well, there's always next year, I suppose!

Hunt #1:  Our Neighborhood

The first hunt was on the Sunday before easter & hosted by our sweet next-door-neighbors Kara, Bobby, Elizabeth, and Allen Morris.  It was held in the courtyard of our condo, and included all the neighborhood kids, of which I think there are 7 within a couple years age.  It was a fun way to spend one of the first warm, spring afternoons.  Unfortunately, that warm day also came with mosquitoes, so we were dodging those.  All in all, it was a fun event.  Here are a few photos of Tripp during his very first hunt!

Found one...

... and only one!
(red hair, confirmed)

Hunt #2:  Daycare

Next, Tripp participated in a hunt at his daycare on the Thursday afternoon before Easter.  They did a great job of separating the infants from the big kids, and had more eggs than I could count.  Looks like he had a great time with his buddies from his class & his teachers.

These healthy eggs were stuffed with Cheerios

Hunt #3:  Birmingham

Next, we enjoyed a hunt in Birmingham with what felt like a million other kids and a reported 8,000 "hidden" eggs, all filled with (melted) chocolate and a few prizes.  It was quite an experience and I think that both Tripp and cousin Ann Fulton were a bit overwhelmed.  Below are some snapshots from that mega-hunt.

Prepping for the action with Ann Fulton (19 months)

"Gimme the eggs!"

On your mark... get set...

GO!

Tripp & his loot

The Easter Bunny stopped by, and Tripp checked out his dental work

The Matt Roughens

Resolution #3 was a great success.  Can't wait until next year when the hunting skills will likely improve.  Hope the Easter Bunny was good to all of you and that you are enjoying the candy still!

Meg