Easter Saturday

We were having friends over on Easter Sunday and I considered staying home to clean and get ready on Saturday.  Instead, we all enjoyed a day packed full of fun. 

First, we woke up super early to participate in the Trader Joe's Easter Egg Hunt. The kids had a blast. Easton was a pro, having just had another egg hunt the weekend before. He gathered all his own eggs, and he found one of the special prize eggs. Unfortunately, his prize was a whole bag of purple peeps.  Just what a one year old needs. We graciously declined the prize - but come on! I thought Trader Joe's would have more  - I don't know, Trader Joesie kind of prizes. 

After the egg hunt, we went out for breakfast and the kids enjoyed opening and sampling their Easter candy. 

Then we got crazy and decided to spend the afternoon at Fairyland.

Gabriela slid down their new grass hill, and of course she brought our pet Hippo named Marina.

Even though she was a little scared, Marina managed to slide down the hill, with some coaching and encouragement from Gabriela.

Easton and I took a go at it standing up.  He really thought it was cool.

Gabriela's favorite - the Dragon Slide!

My little Glinda

The kids both had fun at the pirate ship. Gabriela climbs all around like a monkey while Easton jumps off of every surface he can find, thankfully, into Daddy's arms.

This Saturday, there were baby chicks, bunnies, and guinea pigs for the kids to pet.  Gabriela freaked out about the baby chickies.  The kids weren't supposed to pick up the birds, but after laying on some of her charm and professing her love for baby chicks, they let her hold one. 

I think she's in love.  Easton was pretty excited about them too.

Daddy showing off his mad catching food from the sky skillz.

Mama and the kiddos

Easton quickly learned the sign for train that day. And have you ever seen anything sweeter than these two??  (maybe I'm a little biased, but they sure melt my heart)

By the time we left Fairyland, we had already had a full day. The kids were sure to fall asleep, except it was way too late for any naps, especially since the Easter Bunny still had some preparations to make.  So, we decided to keep them going and checked out the Oakland Community Gardens that are right across from Fairyland. 

They are pretty amazing.  We visited a pond area, an impressive bonsai garden, a sensory garden with awesome herbs to smell and taste, a vegetable garden, and even a toddler garden. 

Gabriela had a turn with the camera and snapped these shots:

The weather was beautiful and we really enjoyed our long adventurous day together as a family.  The kiddos went right to sleep nice and early that night too.