It Wouldn't Be Easter Without an Egg Hunt.

So of course with Easter Weekend coming I wanted to do an Egg Hunt of sorts.  I wanted to be a little creative with the hunt this year.  I think for the older kids just finding candy on the lawn has lost its excitement.  I decided to spice it up this year with individual egg hunts for each child, treasure hunt style.  So yesterday I had to come up with 25 hiding places in and around my house. 

We started with the ceremonial picture of the line-up.

Then each child was given either a drawn hint or written hint as to where they need to go for the first Easter treat.  Maren had to start by going to my "treasure chest" aka my jewelry box that she had to unlock with the key.

Essie had to start at the "fridgerator" that she is holding upside down.

I wrote little riddles for the boys to figure out where their treats were hidden.  And Hannah got a mix of pictures and riddles.  So instead of tears and tantrums we had 5 kids running every which direction to find their treasure.

Hannah searching the rhubarb

Essie finding her stash behind the new yard ornament.

Trying out all the candy.

At one point Essie had all of her candy out of the basket and had to try at least a taste of everything.  She loves her sugar and chocolate.

Arden and Essie comparing tongues, not sure why but there you go.

Hope everyone has a wonderful and happy Easter.