Easter in Virginia

 

Fun at the National Zoo...

This alligator was holding so still that we thought it was a statue until someone noticed it blink.  Yikes!  :)

 

 

This was the highlight of the zoo for Alex.  He was so amazed at how the snake swallowed the mouse and he watched the snake eat three more.  It was gruesome, but Alex was mesmerized!

We went to an Easter Egg Hunt and EggRoll at Morven Park.  It was a beautiful day and the kids had a really good time!  Thank you Stephen and Ellen for planning that -- it was lovely!!

After the Easter Egg Hunt, we went out for lunch at a great Turkish-German restaurant.  Nelson and I loved it and we were all surprised that the kids devoured their doeners too.  It was yummy!!  :)

 

 Dying Easter Eggs

 

 

 

 

 

 Aunt Ellen made the kids' bunny pancakes for breakfast.  They were so cute!!  :)

 

 Easter Morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This has to be one of my favorite pictures of the whole weekend.  Alex and Emily love Brad and Katie so much and they always ask to see them more often.  Alex could barely keep his feet on the ground when Brad and Katie walked in -- there is a real bond there!!  :)

 

 The kids had so much fun with Aunt Caroline and Aunt Hannah.  They were so great with the kids and they never once complained about our kids wanting to play with them (even early in the morning).  We love you two!!  :)

 

 

Thank you, Stephen and Ellen, for having us for Easter.  You are such gracious hosts and we always feel so welcome at your home.  We can't wait to see you again!  :)