This afternoon, along with Danni, Ella, and Jack, we all visited Elizabeth for another Easter Egg Hunt. With a few contributions from Jackie, my sister had excelled herself in the plentiful sandwiches, snacks, fresh salad, gingerbread men, cakes, biscuits, and soft drinks with red and white wines which we consumed before letting the children loose to seek out what the Easter Bunny had hidden round the garden.
Ella, now 5, was really the expert finder, yet was very generous in distributing her trophies among the younger children. Mind you, as can be seen from this gallery, Ellie was no slouch in finding her own. In the few days since Easter Sunday she has twigged what to do with her finds. Never mind the bag, rip the paper off, stick that into a waiting adult’s hand, cram the egg into her mouth, and eye up the next one.
It is clear she is a fast learner.
Jackie says she might want a snack later, but I will need nothing more this evening.
It is fun to watch Ellie’s growth and understanding. She can actually participate in many things now.
She can, indeed. When reading a book or magazine she pushes adult’s hands away so she can turn the pages herself
They grow so fast.
Thanks very much, GP. With all today’s stimulation, I guess falser than we did
Ellie is growing so fast! So adorable, I lover her little crock shoes, so cute! Have a great weekend, guys. ❤️????????????????
Thanks very much, John. You, too
Is there such a thing as too cute? I don’t think so! They are ADORE-able!
Thank you so much, Donna
Derek, Ellie has become the star of your blog. I so enjoy seeing her grow and learn.
Thank you so much, Laurie
So adorable! Mind she doesn’t get a tummy-ache from too much!
Thanks very much, Dale
Ellie has certainly grown… Lovely family photo’s… Fun for all.. <3
Thank you very much, Sue, X
Delightful photos! It looks like fun day for all. I wonder what Ellie was pointing to with Dillon.
I wondered, too. It was probably a bird. If it was a large flying one it would have been a Yayo, as in Na’vi. She is already multi-lingual in English, American, and Na’vi – no doubt will Add Scots when they move up there. Thanks very much, Merril
That’s funny–English and American. Does she have different accents?
Yes 🙂 Depending on who she is talking to
That’s very cool.
What has happened to boiling hens eggs in onion skins as an Easter treat?
I remember that, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Ellie looks determined. Looks like a wonderful day.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
So good to see Ella 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Chocolate eggs are divine …
“How To Eat An Easter Egg”
[i] Carefully chose your Bunny’s and Egg’s
But the “Violet Crumble” box is a MUST
Deliciously smooth and tasty
[ii] Wisely place your purchase in the fridge
Australia always has a hot Easter weekend
And judiciously push the Easter delights towards the back
[iii] Patiently wait until Sunday morning
Stoically obey those traditional procedures
Mine were eaten by Saturday evening. How did you go?
[iv] Delicately unwrap the colourful foil covering
I have diligently preserved the shiny shells since my first egg-hunt
Then gently nibble open the pointy end of the exposed Egg
[v] Fiendishly devour the irresistible chocolate
Until you are more than fully satiated
Then voraciously attack the bunny and bite off his ears
Perfect approach, Ivor. Thanks very much
Aww, so cute! Ellie looks like she is having a lot of fun. Wow, she is already five! How time flies.
It does. Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Ella is growing up so fast. I love her hair and Ellie’s concentration. Wonderful photos, Derrick.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
How she ‘eyed’ the chocolate egg. Too funny. She had a plan 🙂
I’m pleased you liked hat, Bridget. Thank you very much
LOL! what a wonderful day. Ella is really growing up. And Ellie is so cute.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
You’re welcome.
So much fun!
Thank you very much, Aletta
What a fun time they had 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba
What a beautiful family Derrick! Days like this are so precious.
Thank you very much, Diane
HAHAHA! What fun! Yes, they pick up on the Easter Egg Hunt routine quickly! And especially if the eggs are chocolate! 🙂
In two of the photos it looks like Ellie is sneaking up stealthily on the next egg…definitely eyeing her “prey”!
Ella has grown so much! Seems like yesterday she was younger than Ellie is now.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I am pleased you appreciated the trio of Ellie and her prey. XX
Those children are growing up quickly! I remember when Ella was a baby, and later on waving at bin men in your posts. How is little Jack doing? He is probably not so little anymore! 🙂 ❤️
He is quite a big and delightful lad – far too active on the day for me to catch him. I am pleased you remember the bin men story, Lavinia. Thank you very much.
These photos are delightful, right down to the nice spring setting!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Really cute little one….Ellie.
Thanks very much, Arlene
I’m with you, Derrick. I would have skipped additional food that evening, too. Thanks for all those adorable photos of your darling Ellie!!
Much appreciated, Jan
What a lovely afternoon for everyone.
Thank you very much, Sue
A wonderful day and will be a precious memory. I was reading about Easter eggs 🙂
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
Oh Derrick, this is such a cute post ????
Thank you so much, Robbie
Ellie’s rapidly got to grips with the Easter egg hunt – how wonderful!
Thank you very much, Sheree
Ella’s hair is now even more glorious. Whom does she take after?
Her paternal grandfather I would say. Thanks very much, Sheree
Thanks for letting me know