Easter in Bastrop

We just got back from a great trip to Bastrop. We got there late Wednesday night and woke up to beautiful weather! The kids spent the entre day outside- digging in the dirtpile, flying down the zip-line, and playing in the water. We relaxed in the hammocks and took peaceful walks in the trees.
We took a trip to Buda to go to Cabela's. They had several different exhibits of taxidermy from all over the world. There was everything from birds to an elephant, lions, a polar bear, alligator, just to name a few. There was even a large aquarium full of local fish. It was a fun shopping trip- we didn't even buy anything!
We had a massive easter egg hunt with Catherine's kids. It took four adults just to hide all the eggs! The grand prize was a golden egg with a ten dollar bill in it which Aaron found of course.
Mom took Tod and I to their favorite eatery- a burger place that makes giant burgers. It was a good and bad experience. We placed our order and waited, and waited, and waited. People at other tables left because of the wait. Apparently they were very short-handed that night. Our order was delivered to the wrong table, and we never knew- I guess they were too hungry to complain! The waitress realized the mistake and after over an hour, we got out delicious burgers. They were fantastic, and the manager sweetened the deal by cutting our bill in half! Well worth the wait. It is a well known joke in our family that if you take me to dinner, something about the meal will be messed up- we've eaten at a discount many times!
Easter morning brought baskets of goodies and happy, sugar coated children for church.
Church in Bastrop...
Okay, picture this. There are all these nice people, eager to meet mom and dad's family. Most wards look at us like our hair is on fire when we visit- these small town wards need families with 5 kids so badly they nearly drool! Out of the corner of my eye, I see a lady with a hat. To call it a hat is to call the Titanic a boat- this was a HAT! A large woven garden hat with a full size Easter basket attatched to the top- complete with eggs and little pastel colored critters. Around the brim of the hat was a complete springtime scene; grass, eggs and little chicks and bunnies. Hanging at regular intervals around the brim were plastic eggs, suspended by fishing line, bobbing in the breeze. I am seriously considering re-creating this hat for next year! It was the perfect ending to the trip, I love a good comedy! The drive home was as to be expected- long and full of whining, mostly by myself.
Now all I have to look forward to is a massive pile of clay-stained laundry and an empty gas tank. Can't wait to go back!