Easter morning

We hosted my parents for dinner the night before Easter, they spent the night, and then joined in the festivities the next morning at our house. 

learning how to use a water pistol

experienced water pistol user (from the best spot in the yard for water pisotling)

the night before Easter dinner

Let the egg hunt begin...

the unruly lawn made for great egg hiding 

we hid real eggs for Ryan, plastic ones for Kaitlyn -- but she kept finding and wanting to keep the real ones.  Looks like we'll have to go all real eggs next year

After all eggs were accounted for, and we filled our tummies with scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit and fresh croissants, we hit the trail for a family hike in the Benicia hills.  A gorgeous morning!

when on a hike with kids, make sure you bring bubbles.  Thanks Nanny!

we happened upon a small lake, perfect for throwing rocks in

don't judge her outfit.  Just don't do it.  

we also found a really cool rope swing, that was on a really steep hill…and Ryan just had to try it.  I was shocked, but he did great!  With daddy's help getting him on and off of course.  

 And what better way to end our morning adventure, than a few slides down the cement slide at the park near our house.  This slide is steep, and fast, and the kids (Eddy included) love it!