The Stracener Scene: Happy Easter

This Easter was so much fun with James. Each year seems to get even better with holidays as he begins to understand more. Plus it is always good to use "The Easter bunny is watching you" and James responds "and so is Santa Claus" haha. KK, Pop and Chase made the trip to our house for the weekend. We really enjoyed sharing the Easter weekend with them. Easter eve James prepared a plate of snacks for the Easter bunny. We initially got out the carrots and celery but James insisted that the Easter bunny will want lettuce too. I realized he got that from the "Tale of Peter Rabbit" story KK and Pop had been reading him.

The baskets are ready for the Easter bunny. We couldn't decide where to leave the baskets. Where do most people leave their baskets?? We ended up by the fireplace thinking that would be a good spot.

And then when we woke up the next morning...the Easter bunny had left footprints!!

Along with goodies for James and Luke.

James LOVED the footprints and couldn't believe the Easter bunny had made such a mess. We were instructed not to step in them. He also was very pleased with the candy and the pool goodies the Easter bunny left. James got a new swim suit and new water wings. I got a picture of James in his swim suit and water wings over his pajamas but in order to please Chad I did not post the picture but I am sure it will come out one day for his wedding rehearsal dinner slideshow :). Luke also got a new swim suit and a sun hat.

James and Luke in their matching pjs! I will only do this while I can with James. My time is running out when he will allow me to dress him and his brother alike. Right now he loves that Luke has pjs just like him.

After we went through the Easter baskets us and KK, Pop and Chase headed to the Grand for an Easter egg hunt and breakfast. James loved hunting eggs and he was so determined to get as many as he could. The look of determination on his face really reminded me of someone. He is such a competitor.