Monday, April 17, 2006

Easter (Photo) Sunday

Intended to go up before midnight last night...hope I'm forgiven! We stayed at my son's house a bit later than I'd planned on!

My younger son turned 27 yesterday; this is John as we were waiting to begin the "Great Egg Hunt".



My daughter-in-law Noel had chosen a ranch theme for our grandkids outfits this year.
Left to right are Caleb, Talia and Dillon in their front yard.



A great time was had by the grandchildren and the grown ups during the proceedings. There were some unusual hiding places this year, as Caleb figured out when his Uncle Bill (my older son, 28 in two weeks) got involved!



Just before we found the last of the eggs a pair of real Easter cottontails showed themselves! One slipped away to hide next to the house, the other stayed "hidden" in the grass where it's "Mama" had left it.



Before the last of the eggs and carrots were found, Dillon decided it was time to refuel a bit.



A beautiful day, and a wonderful time. Hope each of you had a great holiday as well!

alan

25 comments:

Blogzie said...

Oh Alan, what a lucky, lucky man you are.

It was an idyllic day indeed!

Handsome sons, beautiful and adorable grandchildren and a real live bunny as icing on the cake.

How wonderful it all is!

Thanks for being you and for being my friend.

xx00xx

MB said...

What a delightful post and series of photos! Looks like a happy, happy day!

puhpaul said...

What a wonderful time that must have been. The grandkids look very cute in their western outfits.

Dr. Deb said...

You are blessed with a beautiful loving family.

~Deb

Connie in FL said...

What a wonderful and handsome family. Thanks for sharing!

robin andrea said...

Wow, alan, you have such a beautiful family. What a proud dad and grand-dad you must be.

sjobs said...

Alan, it looked like a wonderful day. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us.

Everyone looks so happy.

Your family is beautiful.

Love ya,

Mary

nancy =) said...

beautiful photos...

beautiful day...

beautiful family...

beautiful alan...

peace...

b o o said...

u have a bootiful family alan :)

alan said...

Thank you all for the kind words. I am awfully, undeservedly lucky! Not only in family but friends as well!

Meaning each of you, of course!

alan

RED QUILT MAKER said...

What a delightful post.

And now....I do believe in the Easter Bunny, I do believe in the Easter Bunny.

rQm

Jon-Marc McDonald said...

What great pictures. What a beautiful family! It reminds me of when I was a child and the Easter egg hunts. And I had no idea you had two sons close to my age.

Hope you are well,

Jon-Marc

Barbara said...

Wow Alan, you have a beautiful family!

Heidi said...

I luv this! What great photos of the family.

Kranki said...

Your grandkids are soooo cute. And you got to see real bunnies too. Cool!

CrackerLilo said...

How wonderful for you and your family! I hope the grandkids remember this always. They're so cute in their cowpoke outfits, and how wonderful to see the real bunnies, too!

:-)

Rose DesRochers said...

You are a lucky man indeed. What a beautiful family.

mckait said...

what a lovely family you have!

I love the western theme for the grandkids :)

I am sure that your weekend was sweet and warm and wonderful!

you have a great family, my friend!

how is it going with kitty?

Patricia said...

dang your easter looks like the family stepped right out of a benetton commerical or something. truly stunning!

Lois Lane said...

Beautiful day, beautiful kids indeed! Thanks for sharing your holiday with us Alan.

MB said...

Not undeserved, I think! You reap what you sow, Alan!

Mystical Me said...

WOW, your son is as handsome as you are. I m so glad you had such a wonderful Easter.
I hope all is well with you babe. Do take care sweety!! Love always, MM XOXO

Taradharma said...

ah, such wonderful photos! I love the cowboy theme! The photo of Bill and Caleb is priceless, Alan. How blessed you are with your family, and thank you for sharing your Easter, it has begun my day with a big smile on my face.

dragonflyfilly said...

oh my gosh, alan, what adorable photos, all the kids are beautiful, and you son is very cute

Nancy said...

That photo of your grandchildren is a sure fire winner for this year's Christmas card. What a beautiful photo of those adorable babies.
You are one lucky duck!