This morning Jackie laid out her usual cold meats buffet and sandwiches for the Easter egg hunt gathering taking place this afternoon. At lunchtime Jacqueline arrived with salads and Elizabeth brought a quiche. Jackie handed added pizzas to the table shown above.
Jackie had added photographs of her Easter decorations.
Meanwhile I converted
from Classic to Block Edit.
Soon after arrival Ella and Danni decorated the Easter Bonnet Jackie had given our great niece. Because it was difficult to fix the chicks feet through the perforations in the hat, Jacqueline stuck them on with Sellotape.
This was the final result.
As usual Ella found it difficult to wait for Ellie to wake up and join us. When at last she did Ellie’s bottom lip protruded above her top one, her arms tensed, and she began crying each time Ella turned away from her.
At last, after lunch, the Easter egg hunt commenced. Ella was fully aware of the process. Aided by Danni and Jacqueline, she enjoyed seeking the locations represented in the photographs Jackie had taken and Elizabeth printed; collected the treasures discovered for herself and Jack; and placed them in the two children’s separate baskets. Jack was less cognisant of the game, but he very much enjoyed running around the garden.
Andy arrived later to accompany Danni, Ella, and Jack home.
A few seconds after the little family’s arrival home Danni sent me this photograph she entitled “the sugar crash.”
As usual on such an occasion I needed no more nourishment this evening. Jackie, Flo, Dillon, and Ellie continued grazing.
What a joy this post was! Family fun at its best. Kudos to the milliner on her fetching Easter bonnet.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
What a great Easter post. The ‘chicken hat’ is too cute also, Ella’s socks confused me (yes I know I pay attention to things I should not notice). What happened to the white sock, paired with a pink one? I thought it was quite a fashion statement.
Happy Easter!
You’re not alone. First thing I noticed in the photographs too!
First thing I noticed, too. 🙂 My youngest kiddo used to do that on purpose. She said it reflected her personality and happy mood. 🙂
Oh sigh, I am glad I am not the only one. 🙂
I’m sure it is, Bridget. Thank you very much
that easter hat was fun – and glad you all found a way to get the sand up stuff on it – enjoyed seeing the joy of the easter hunt and I also liked to see the photo fo the table with the stacked dishes and wired centerpiece that holds the hot dish – I have not seen one like that and it looks like it is useful.
Thanks very much, Yvette. That centre piece is invaluable.
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What lovely, sweet, children, Great Uncle Derrick!!
Thank you so much, John
What a lovely family event. Next year Ellie will be in the mix. Kudos for the Easter bonnet.
She will. Thank you very much, Pat
Love the family fun…thanks for sharing
Thanks very much, Catherine
What a lovely Easter weekend with family, Derrick and Jackie! The children are adorable, as always, and I love that little chicken hat! Thank you for including readers in the festivities!
Much appreciated, Lavinia
What fun! It brings back some wonderful memories of finding easter “eggs” in the holes of the telephone dial, and in the centers of calla lily flowers, etc!
Thank you so much, Janet. I am pleased to have stirred those memories
A beautiful post of your celebration activities Derrick. Those kids are adorable, I love the Easter bonnet too. Have a lovely and peaceful Easter Day.
Thank you very much, Holly. We will. You too
I cannot believe how much Ella and Jack have grown. What an absolutely splendid day!
Ours was yesterday, perhaps a blog later in the week.
Thank you so much, Sue
Yes, what a joy! I have been anxiously waiting for this post to see pictures of those darling children—at least two of them—hunting for treasure. Soon, soon little Ellie will be joining the fun, and these sweet memories will always be with the children.
Thank you very much, Laurie. I think you are right about the memories
What a wonderful day and such fun watching the little ones run around your garden! I’ve seen the sugar crash over here 🙂
Thanks very much, Barbara
Such a wonderful family day, guys! The garden is a perfect place for the hunt. ❤️☺️
Thank you very much, John
Happy Easter to All Derrick …
“Jingle Jangle for My Easter Bonnet”
My notebook’s running on empty
There are pages of invisible words
And blue lines are leaping forward
Leaving my empty threads behind
I’ve empty pockets
Lined with holey socks
And my empire’s purse
Is loosely tied to my Easter bonnet
How am I going to fly?
Without costly wings
I’ve not even a jingle jangle
Of silver change
And my dream destination
Now seems out of range
But I don’t need to travel too far
To reach my chocolate Easter bar
And to you, Ivor. Cheers
What fun! Ella looks very pretty and happy in her Easter bonnet. I love Jackie’s decorations.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
The photo of Ella in her bonnet and dress is absolutely adorable — and what fun you all had! Ella certainly would have been able to lead the Easter parade this year!
Thank you so much, Linda
I am pleased to read that the photographic clues worked well. I have always made up rhymes for my children and the older grandchildren. Last year I was able to do the same for my younger ones. This year my daughter drew a fine map of their house using different coloured dots for her son and daughter to use to guide them to their eggs 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne. A good idea of your daughter’s
I love Easter egg hunts but we missed out this year. However, we did get to visit the 2 youngest grandchildren in their school classrooms followed by a 2 hour singing and dancing concert by each class. No-one missed out on performing. Then the traditional hat parade. Such an exhausting but exhilarating day. Then the 4 hour trip home. I think we just might sleep for a week.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Ella is growing into a determined, capable, “got it all under control” young miss, and reminds me much of my granddaughter Ella-Grace at that age. They even stand and hold themselves the same, maybe because their builds are so similar. Our Ella is now 20, going on 21, and living way out west at Broken Hill, but yesterday for Easter Saturday we had three descending generations which included great-granddaughter Eleanor, also called Ellie. She will be one next year, and a very happy young baby. We also had great-grandson Aceson, just about to turn two. Despite not sharing any of my Italian genes, he loves his food, and can say “more” much more frequently than “no” 🙂 I’ve decided you could get him to try almost anything by telling him it is cheese. He polished off a good deal of the bocconcini intended for the caprese salad, for example.
Thanks very much, Gwen. Its all in the names
What a lovely fun egg hunt! 🙂
Happy Easter to you and all of your family!
We celebrate today!!! 🙂
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(((HUGS)))
PS…I noticed the two different colored socks on Ella in a couple of the photos. Curious about that. My youngest ALWAYS chose two different socks to wear to school from the age of preschool on up to about age 10. She said she was expressing her happy mood and her personality. 😀 Longer story, but won’t share it all in comments. 😉
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
Sorry all my Easter emojis turned into ? marks. 🙁
You are not the only one, Carolyn X
It’s great to watch the little ones!
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Thanks a lot, GP
Just delightful, Derrick! Happy Easter ????????????
You too, Sandra. Thank you very much
Oh! Those question marks were menat to be emojis! Oops!
You are not the only one, Sandra
Lovely delightful, Easter hunt for the children which had a wonderful day by the looks of it!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Easter is just not the same without little ones! You have sent me to the “way back” memories of our family and all the kids when we would go up north to my mother’s. Wonderful memories. As are this precious images, Derrick. Happy Easter.
Thank you so much, Dale. You, too
Thank you.
What a delightful day you all had! Thank you for sharing the photos. Such a joy to see these little ones–who are growing so fast! I think the adults must have had almost as much fun as the children.
We did. Thank you very much, Merril
Adore ❤️ able
Thank you so much, Donna
Ella seems to have enjoyed herself thoroughly. What a lovely hunt prepared by the adults!
Thank you very much, Geetha
What a great day! Your garden is perfect for an Easter egg hunt.
Thanks very much, Val
What a beautiful Easter post! It seems everyone had a joyous day!
We did. Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
I enjoyed this so much, Derrick. Thank you for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill
Everyone, young and old, clearly had a great time!
Yes, Sheree. A memorable day. Thank you very much
Pleasure Derrick
What a lovely hat.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Those are endearing photos of the family gathering, especially the toddlers. Kids are growing at a breathtaking pace.
Thank you so much, Uma
I am glad I could snatch a moment to connect, and on such a lovely post, bursting with adorable kiddies.
I am pleased, too, Dolly. Thank you very much
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Looks like a good time for all.
What a good day! Have’t see your home & family for so log–great post.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Looks like a wonderful fun day for all of you! Love the photos.
Thank you very mu ch, Dwight
you are welcome!
OMG so much action on one day. Lovely memories.
Thank you very much, Rupali