Easter Bunny

We had the awful tummy bug hit our house again right before Easter and it sure was NOT fun. Thankfully everyone is feeling better now and enjoying this beautiful spring weather.

I wasn't sure if we would be able to take the kids to see the bunny this year due to being sick, but we were able to make a quick trip on Easter weekend. Last year Joseph screamed when we plopped him down on the big bunny's knee, but when we moved him to the bench so he was able to sit "next" to the buddy, he did great! I didn't quite know what to expect from him this year with the big bunny! There was a pretty long line so he was able to see the other children get their pictures taken and he started getting excited for his turn. I asked him if he wanted to stand next to the bunny, sit next to him, or sit on his lap. He immediately said "Sit on his lap". I must admit, I was a bit shocked by his decision. Sure enough he ran right up to the bunny and jumped in his lap. Although it may look like J is trying to get away from the bunny in this pic (this is his shy look), he was really happy and kept looking up at him and smiling. Maddy on the other hand was terrified of that huge white bunny. She burst into tears. I was able to get her to stop crying (once she saw me standing in front of her) and this was the best pic we got.....

Joseph's "lovie" that he sleeps with each nap/night time is called "Bun Bun" and he's a satin and velour bunny with a cape on. Bunnies are Joseph's favorite animal due to Bun Bun! :) Bun bun is the name Joseph gave him and he's made by the company "Bunnies by the bay". We had to purchase 4 Bun Buns. We leave 1 at my parents house for when he is over there. We have 3 here at home. 2 of them are pretty worn out (we alternate these two daily and have to have a back up in case one gets thrown up on and has to jump in the washing machine). The newest one we call "Doctor Bunny" and he gets to go w/ J only when he goes to the Dr. and boy does J love that!!! Bun bun stays up high on Joseph's chest of drawers during the day and only comes down to be with Joseph during nap and bedtime. Bun bun sure means to world to him! Here is a pic of Bun Bun.....

Here are the past 3 years of bunny pictures....

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