BACK TO SCHOOL TREASURE HUNT!

Last year we were at the beach and did not have our back to school traditions.  We missed them even though we adored our vacation.  This year I wanted to bring them back.  All the kids were into it especially the two youngest, Bugs & Princess. Our first and biggest tradition is our Back to School Treasure Hunt.  I fill the kids backpacks up with school supplies, some new school books & several treats.  Candy is always included.  Always.  I admit it's getting a bit more challenging to find things that don't cost an arm and a leg to put in their backpacks.  Thanks to Five Below I found several inexpensive yet useful and wanted presents.

We have always started from youngest to oldest with our Treasure Hunt.  Princess went first again this year.  She got her clues and went to town!

Bugs decided he wanted to go last so Elvis stepped up for his turn.  Even though he is now 14 he was a good sport and played along.  Of course he was a goofball.  LOL!  =)

The face is because Dad hid the WRONG backpack.  LOL!  This is Boo's backpack.  

They decided to go ahead and have Boo hunt for her backpack......umm....er....I mean Elvis'.  Lol.

And she found it!  Great job, Boo!

He was tired for our back to school stuff as he had his first soccer practice the day before.  And it was a workout!  Even so he got to it and went on the hunt.  The more it went on the more he got into it.

Posing with her outfits for Lil' Jimmy, Thomas & Lexi.  (Her doll children.)

Princess with her treasures.

TREASURES!

Boo's stuff.  

Bugsy's stuff.  I like how he made it so orderly.

Elvis' stash.

Next up..............traditional walk to school and photo.

The Hunt is On!

We had our Easter egg hunt on Monday after Dave came home from work. It was quite cold but sunny. The kids were eager to get started. Dave set up a chair for me outside so I could sit and watch the excitement. The kids had me laughing so hard my stomach hurt. So cute! I love their enthusiasm.

Directions from Daddy

We found out years ago how helpful it is to assign each child a specific color to hunt for.

AND THEY'RE OFF!!!!!!!

He always has a tool or car in hand wherever he goes. Lol!

Sharing Candy

Boo shared some candy with Bugs. See how excited he is? He is jumping up and down chanting, "Candy! Candy!"

The kids really enjoyed the egg hunt. It was too cold to stay outside much longer so we headed in with their treasures.

TIME FOR CANDY

A Pink Peep

Silly Girl

Family Favorite

This is our favorite Easter candy!

Little Chipmunk

Look at His Cheeks!

Bunny Ring Pop

Candy is ALWAYS a big hit at our house! The kids also received some coins & stickers too.