Huntin' for Easter Eggs

Leah participated (if you can call it that) in two Easter egg hunts. The first was at our church the Saturday before Easter weekend. Like others her age, she wasn't exactly sure what to do; she'd find an egg, plop on her bottom, and then mouth the egg, oblivious to all the others around her. Scott and I tried cheering her on, but she was content with the one or two she had. We both then piled eggs in front of her, thinking that might give her an idea of what to do, but she was oblivious (or just didn't care). I think she had more fun figuring out the egg she was holding or pulling eggs out of her basket.

The second hunt was through MOPS. It was basically a repeat of the previous Saturday, though I think Leah was even MORE focused on opening the eggs. At one point, she managed to free a mini candy bar, and then proceeded to gum it. At one point, an older boy stopped by and gave Leah some more eggs, which I thought was really sweet and thoughtful, especially considering that Leah was clueless to this. All-in-all, I'm glad Leah had a chance to "participate". I know I enjoyed it!

The top set of photos are from the MOPS hunt; the others are from the one at church.

Leah and her friend Moira check out the goods.

Guess who needed a break after working so hard to find eggs?

Such intense focus.

"Look what I found!"

Her first Easter egg hunt. Notice the egg in her mouth.

Checking out the spoils.

Mmm, candy.