A Hunting We Will Go

We went to the Waukee Easter egg hunt on Saturday morning. It was a little chilly out despite the fact it was in the 80's two days prior. Lauren was so excited to see the Easter bunny and couldn't wait to give him a hug! Since there were so many people there, and Lauren was in the 4 and under group, I told her to run for awhile before picking up the candy so the younger kids and kids behind her could get the candy and eggs that were closer to the start line. So, when they said go Lauren took off running and didn't stop. She was close to the end before she heard me yell stop and then she just stood there (amidst candy covering her feet). I told her to pick up the candy and she just looked at me, "I don't really like that kind". If it were any other kid, they would have had their bucket loaded. But it was Lauren and she was only taking the pieces she liked (smarties, gum, tootsie rolls, laffy taffy...no reese's peanut butter cups, no suckers, no chocolate). She only took about 10 pieces. Why was I encouraging her to load up her bucket full of sugar? Looking at it a day later now, I am glad that she was considerate to take only what she knew she would use.

Pictures from yesterday morning. Meredith did well and liked the excitement of everyone at the park.