Happy Easter Egg Hunt

Alyssa hiding her eggs. This picture was supposed to be at the end but I accidentally deleted it and it would not copy or cut so I could paste it. Oh well. One day I will be a master poster like my sister-in-law Shannon.

The beginning of our annual Neighborhood Easter hunt. It was hard enough trying to get everyone together for the picture. The kids just wanted to go.

Receiving instructions from Hugh. The most important two are: only 12 eggs and no destruction of property. Oh yeah...have fun

All the kids were gone in a flash. Some were still in a blur as to how and where to begin.

This is a picture taken right after the previous one. As soon as the prayer finished the kids did not wait.

McKenna Black, Alyssa White, Mia Hayward

Hayden Shockley showing his goodies

Madelyn and Rhace Hayward

The Pollock family

Part of the Henry family. I am sure Scott was quick to raise his hand to stay home with the younger children.

Emilia Barrett ready to enjoy some great food. This is the kitchen/living area of the Black's home.

Claire Packer

Digging into lunch. There was plenty of food for everyone.

Bradley and Isabella actually eating. It can be a chore sometimes to get them to eat.

Ethan Packer showing us how it is done. Bright colors...perfect for coloring eggs.

Don't know if he is just a nut or very smart but Ethan had his 12 eggs in his hat. Almost a Dr. Suess look alike.

Naked Eggs (naked of color that is)

This basket was right next to Jamison Barrett so I assume it was his. I asked him a couple of times if I could take a picture of his basket and he said no. I finally got the picture after a litle joking with him.

Ethan Packer and Savannah Henry showing their eggs

Matt open a couple of eggs for Olivia but it looks like she figured it out.

Kim Atkin and Melanie Shockley. What would Easter be without a Relief Society discussion. I had already shown this picture to Melanie and she was not happy. I told her it would be posted anyway.

I really liked Emilia Barrett's basket so I snapped it.

Children hard at work coloring their eggs

A proud Grace Packer

Dunking time.

Blake Packer and Jackson Shockley. Not sure about Blake. He said he was trying to be the Easter bunny by using eggs as ears.

Visitor with the Packers and sorry did not catch her name. Not sure if Hannah Montana is Easter material but she was on an egg.

Matt was gone, Melanie inside and Olivia wanted to go find dad. We went out to the garage (where the egg coloring was happening) but could not find dad but we did find a car. Dad was forgotten about real quick.

Bradley hiding one of his eggs

Isabella hiding one of her eggs

Saturday April 11th saw our 4th annual Easter Egg hunt. The Black's are always gracious to host this event for the beginning, egg coloring and lunch. It was a typical Spring day in Spanish Fork...windy, rainy and cold. There were many brave souls that were courages enough to roam the streets and assist their children in collecting eggs. The children did not care about the weather, they were only interested in one thing...EGGS. There were strategies laid out for the homes they were going to hit first. This being said the younger children with parents in tow had to walk the furtherest to find their loot. All in all every child receive their bounty and enjoyed the moment.

Let me explain how the hunt works. Simply each home hides a dozen eggs per child that is going hunting. Then when they go around the neighborhood they can only collect a dozen eggs. Once they have their dozen eggs they are done. Most of the older kids took off quickly and had their eggs within a few minutes. I walked around with some of the younger children and their parents to make sure all eggs were found. I enjoyed this more as it seemed like the younger children enjoyed taking their time and absorbing the experience.

After the egg hunt we all gathered back at the Blacks home for lunch and egg coloring. Most people stayed in to enjoy the warmth and only a few braved the cold of the garage to color eggs.

This has become a wonderful tradition with our neighbors.