Today Ava Celebrated Easter

We've put a lot of miles under our belts the last few weeks. Three of the last  four we've made the two hour trek to Columbus so it was decided that we would host Easter so we could stay home. 

Your Grandma and Grandpa Fenner, Aunt Holly and Uncle Shawn and Aunt Casey and Brian all came to Casa de Waechter. 

But, before they all arrived we went to Church. 

I shouldn't say I was surprised, but dressed in your Easter best you behaved wonderfully for the mass. You were quiet for most of the service, interested in what was going on and even entertained the parishioners around us.  

The elderly lady behind us made it a point to tell me that you're a smart one which instantly reminded me of a story about your Uncle Joe that I'll have to share with you. 

Another lady smiled as she told us "It's a good thing she didn't see lions or bears on the ceiling!" 

She was making light of the fact that at one point you looked up to the ceiling and noticed what you thought was an owl in the decor and began to point it out to all that would listen and mimic the "hoo, hoo!" of the species. 

Following Mass it was off to home and open your Easter basket before frantically concluding the cleaning we began last night. 

Mom brought your basket to you but you weren't interested. You were too busy taking your stuffed animals out of their basket and placing them in the empty laundry basket at the other side of the room. One-by-one. 

Eventually the colorful basket won your attention. 

 

After you were done with your basket ad we cleaned up around the joint, mom and I had one more surprise for you.  

We purchased a tee ball set for you to work on your swing. Needless to say, we think you're a natural.

Uncle Shawn and Aunt Holly were the first to arrive and since it was a beautiful day outside we took the tee ball set to the back yard.

Soon, everyone else arrived and we went back inside to eat dinner.

After we had our fill - all of us but you that is - we went back outside so you could hunt the Easter eggs that mom and Aunt Holly hid in the backyard.

 Once you found them all we headed back inside to watch the remainder of the Indians game. Not much of a though as they lost. 

Then, we loaded up the cars and made our way over to Schneider Park to enjoy the day and toss a ball around. 

You, on the other hand, thought it was a great time for a nap. 

After a little while we thought it best to wake you up so you could enjoy a bit of the playground. 

While we were swinging Brian nearly stepped on a baby turtle trying to cross the playground. He brought it over for everyone to see. 

"Cute turtle" you said. I think you wanted to keep him. 

 

For a moment we considered bringing him home but quickly concluded that we don't know the first thing about caring for a pet turtle. We opted to release him back in the pond which we assumed would give him a better chance. 

You were disappointed and wanted "more turtle."

After the release Aunt Holly and Uncle Shawn headed back to Columbus and everyone else came back to our house for a quick dessert before departing. 

In all it was a busy, yet fun day for everyone and I'm sure we'll head back to the park many times this summer to check on your turtle.