Last week, the girls had "spring break" from preschool. That's right, they needed a "break" from that all that finger painting and play doh, school is rough for a 2 and 4 year old. So, we took a little trip down to Atlanta on our week off. Papa had a very special treat and got tickets for Ella and I to go to see the Lion King play with him at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Ella was watching the DVD on repeat and knew every line and song and was so excited to get dressed up for her big night out.
Her first real play and this one did not disappoint at all.
Special Daddy/Daughter/Granddaughter night
Inside the theatre taking it all in
Ella loved every minute of it, she watched every scene and stayed awake and never once said she was tired or wanted to leave. It was a long play, almost 3 hours and didn't end until 10:30 which is very late for her and as soon as we were in the car, she was asleep within seconds. A big thanks to Papa for taking us and having such a special night.
Unfortunately, the weather that week in Atlanta was not great. Mike drove down on Thursday night to join us and play golf but it was cold and rainy so plan B was bowling. DeeDee stayed home with wild one, I mean MG because we know she would have been everywhere in that bowling alley and a wreck but Ella loved it and it was actually a lot of fun.
We mixed it up a little bit this year and went to church on Saturday evening and it worked out great. They had a great nursery that the girls went to and the adults went to church. It made for a much less hectic Easter morning. And finally a picture of the 4 of us, we don't have enough of these.
And speaking of Easter morning, the Easter Bunny got the memo and delivered the girls baskets and treats to Atlanta. "He" made a trail of eggs from the front door to where the baskets were hidden.
The girls were excited to see the eggs in the morning and start hunting!
Yay, candy!!
This girl has a love for chocolate like no one else. She could care less about any other candy or sweets but chocolate, oh yes, she LOVES chocolates.
My big girl also discovered a new favorite treat, Peeps! That was her absolute favorite candy that the bunny left her this year. Nothing like some marshmallow wrapped in sugar, I mean, what is that even made of?
They found the baskets!
The Easter Bunny had a tall task this year. All Ella asked for was Elsa stuff from the movie Frozen. Well, Elsa dresses and pretty much anything Frozen is completely sold out, everywhere. The E.B. went to every Target in town and even stalked the Disney store and finally found an Elsa and Anna nightgown and luckily it was a huge hit and she was worn it every night.
Yup, she could care less about any of the toys in her basket, she only wanted chocolate, more chocolate.
And...this is the aftermath of all that chocolate when you tell her she can't have anymore because it is 9:00am and she needs to eat some breakfast first. Full on temper tantrum, pulled and threw her hair bow, dress up and tears galore. Not a pretty picture but it is real life.
Shortly after that, we all had breakfast and then the weather finally improved and the guys went out to play some golf and I took the girls for a walk and this happened, the aftermath of a sugar high.
Shortly before lunch, we headed up to my parents club for an Easter egg hunt and to see the Easter Bunny himself. Ella and Ms Laura discussing egg hunt strategy.
These two didn't know what to think of the E.B. At first very curious and then a little scared. Maddie wouldn't take her eyes off him all day and but when we tried to go closer, she would give me a death grip.
Ella was definitely more open and wanted to give him a big high five and thank you for all the great Easter gifts!
Me and little bunnies on Easter
Despite the bad weather and tantrums, we had a great week and were so happy to spend time with family and celebrate together. Now, if I could just get rid of all this Easter candy.
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