Better late than never...Easter 2012

Easter is easily one of my favorite holidays because of all of the old traditions we have.  This year we celebrated in Shiner with my family (we rotate years--last year we celebrated with Matt's family).  It goes without saying that we would love to make all of the family occassions wherever they maybe but it is just not feasible. 

Lyla with the bunny Daddy bought her...

One of our many traditions is to dye eggs the day before Easter. This dates back to when my Mom was a little girl and they used to dye eggs at my Great Grandma Patek's house. They used melted wax to make gorgeous, intricate eggs and some years when we feel adventerous, so do we.

Avery's masterpiece...

Can you guess whose this is?

If  you look close in the picture below, you'll notice the nests made out of bluebonnets.  Another tradition of ours has always been to pick bluebonnets the day before Easter and make our goodie nests.  I unfortunately did not get pictures of them picking flowers but I know they can be found on Mandy's blog.

The Easter Bunny was good to Lyla this year...

Watching the kiddos play from afar...

 Of course you must have an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Day. 

And they're off!

 Livvy is watching how it's done...

 Why isn't there candy in MY egg??  (the babies got yogurt puffs and other baby snacks)

The day wouldn't be complete without cascarrones (don't spell check that).