April 18, 2006
Easter eggs were everywhere!
Easter was so fun this year with Alice being old enough to really get into all the activities. My mom and I hid 47 eggs in the back yard (I know, that's alot for one little girl:) and she found them all! She was so funny to watch. She'd spy an egg and just take off running! Seriously...I have the cutest niece ever!! (Here's one picture of the Charlotte in action. There will be a better shot of the back of my Charlotte tomorrow, along with answers to all the questions people asked me about it!!)
Some of you asked if I'd show you the Camo-eggs that my mom had for the adult egg hunt. Well, here they are...and they were indeed harder to find! All the eggs had either money or candy in them. It was anything from a penny to a twenty dollar bill. I found the most eggs of everyone, but Drew (the brother-in-law) had more money in his 4 measely eggs than I did in my 12! I think at least 6 or 7 of my eggs had candy in them! Oh well...I'll beat him next year!
Our family still gives Easter baskets to each other. Of course Alice had the most because it's just so darn fun to buy stuff for her! My mom loves to find the perfect gifts for people, and she's so generous that at holiday times she goes all out.
Of course....I love it. My sister gave me the basket. It zips shut and has a handle on the top. She bought it last summer when she was in Kaui. Inside she gave me some mercerized cotton (for my ever-growing cotton stash) and some Mary Kay stuff I needed. Gotta love my sister...she's good about balancing the practical with the frivolous. My mom gave me a cool Mahjong keychain with an "S" on it and a little Offhand Designs teeny-tiny clutch called the Tia. So cute! Here's a peek at the inside! Sunday was a great day...tiring...but so much fun! Of course I couldn't stay in a dress all day long, so I'll leave you with a picture of my new favorite tee-shirt that I got on Saturday at Colorful Yarns. You can also pick one up online at Buy Olympia. Isn't it the coolest?!
What a cute little easter egg hunter and a beautiful helper. Thanks for chasing after her since her prego mommy couldn't keep up. You're the greatest sister and thanks for the easter present charm for my bracelet - so thoughtful. The charlotte looks awesome.
Posted by: Whit at April 18, 2006 11:54 AMAwww, She's adorable. Her dress is so cute!
The Charlotte is beautiful and I love the t-shirt!
That's a great basket too. Looks like you had a wonderful Easter.
Posted by: Sasha at April 18, 2006 12:11 PMWhat a cute Easter dress! Charlotte looks lovely, too!
Posted by: Bear Knits at April 18, 2006 12:28 PMYour niece is just so cute. And I totally adored your Charlotte.
Posted by: Carla at April 18, 2006 01:01 PMI love Alice's dress, she's so cute! Your family is so cute together, it cracks me up that they put out 47 eggs for one little one. Too cute! The Charlotte in action is just gorgeous. Love it!
Posted by: Wanda at April 18, 2006 01:01 PMThe shawl is great! Congrats on getting it done!!
Posted by: Bookish Wendy at April 18, 2006 01:46 PMHow gorgeous is your neice?? And that dress, cute cute cute!
Sounds like you had a great easter and what awesome gifts!
Those Camo eggs are so cool!! :D
The shawl looks great with that dress and all the fresh green gass around. (I have grass envy, it snowed here yesterday. o.0)
What are you planning on making with all your cotton yarn? I have a bunch I felt compelled to buy and now I'm not sure what to make with it. *L*
Posted by: KnittyOtter at April 18, 2006 02:53 PMAwww...Alice is so cute! Charlotte and your dress went so well together. Your family is so cool. I love that you do all that stuff together and still give Easter presents too!
Posted by: Becky at April 18, 2006 02:56 PMAlice is so ADORABLE!!! Oh my gosh! BTW, can your family adopt me? Your parents sounds so wonderful in all of your posts! And your sister's basket is fantastic!
Posted by: Renee at April 18, 2006 03:43 PMooh, i love that basket!!
any idea what it might be called so i might hunt around for one on the internet?
:-)
Posted by: maria at April 18, 2006 05:23 PMOh, super cute neice award there! I love what your family does for Easter - how fun is that?! The basket your sister got you is way cool, too.
Posted by: Chris at April 18, 2006 06:40 PMI really enjoy your blog and read it every day you post. Charlotte is absolutely bee-u-ti-ful and you should definately make another. You have inspired me to make one or something very close. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Theresa M at April 18, 2006 07:59 PMis alice wearing a shrug? i bet the both of you were pretty darn warm, running around in 80 deg weather, chasing after eggs! see u thurs!
Posted by: cyn at April 18, 2006 08:02 PMhey Stacey! i love that t-shirt...thats my motto...knotty knitting...love it!
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Posted by: knottieknitter at April 19, 2006 12:13 AMThanks for showing the camouflage-eggs :-))
They're looking great and I've never seen such cool eggs before!
And Alice looks super-cute in her dress!
Take care!
Posted by: Sibille at April 19, 2006 05:26 AMThe shawl is absolutely beautiful!!
You are loved little girl to receive such nice gifts - the clutch and basket are adorable additions to your bag collection.
And Alice - too cute:)
Posted by: deni at April 19, 2006 07:30 AMThat dress is so precious! I love the idea of everyone getting a basket! Then I wouldn't have to pick candy out of my daughter's. :)
Posted by: Carolyn Mae at April 19, 2006 08:07 AMYou both look so pretty in your Sunday dresses! Our family doesn't have many little kids right now and Easter just isn't the same.
Posted by: Vicki at April 19, 2006 08:13 AMA local friend of mine has that same t-shirt. So cute! :) Lovely Charlotte's Web!
Posted by: Lolly at April 20, 2006 12:22 PM