The Easter Bunny Comes Early to Clyde Hill

This morning Easter came early to our home on Clyde Hill.  We celebrated with family and surprisingly, the Easter Bunny had even hidden eggs outside around the swimming pool.  (I did notice a dog toy and some Easter candy that had found its way into the pool and I don't think it was due to the Easter Bunny, but maybe assisted by one of the three grandsons who joined us!)

Spencer

Katie & Cutter

Jackson

Michael & Alicia Hatch's two sons, Jackson and Spencer, and Katie & Kevin Larmore's son, Cutter, each approached Easter in his own way.  Jackson, the most experienced at four years old understood the system, so sneaked outside a little early to find eggs before the younger boys spoiled the fun.  Spencer, next in line, needed some help in having eggs pointed out to him but then was able to pick them up himself and put them in his basket.  Cutter, the youngest, was perfectly happy to hold one egg in each hand and run around the pool area.  Jackson was only limited by the size of his basket and definitely found the lion's share of the eggs, while neither Spencer or Cutter yet realized there was a competition or that there was candy inside the eggs.  But, watch out next year, Jackson!

Sean, Troy, Kevin

Sean Hatch and Troy Clark rounded out the party and as usual helped organize the serving and clearing of food and dishes.  We teased Troy, whom we were sure wanted to search for eggs too but he restrained himself this time.

We also celebrated the announcement of the gender of the new baby that Katie and Kevin are expecting in September.  Katie announced the gender by attempting to dye the Strawberry Shortcake Cake she made for dessert.  However, when she cut into the cake, it was actually a strange shade of green, so we are convinced that they are having a baby Shreck!  Though unusual in appearance, the cake was absolutely delicious with a rich cream cheese frosting and strawberries on top.  We are actually very thrilled for them that they are expecting another baby boy whom we hope will be just as cute as his big brother, Cutter!

Michael & Ken