Building Blocks: Easter in DC

Last weekend, the whole Buening family came to DC to celebrate Easter. There were 14 of us total spanning in age from 1 to 93! Aunt Lynne was the ultimate hostess. Most of the clan stayed at her house where she served up amazing food and fun all weekend long.

Nonnie and Grandpa stayed at our house - and helped us get the place ready for Nana's first visit to the place on Sunday. We're grateful for the help hanging pictures and curtains that have been waiting to go up for longer than we'd like to admit.

Highlights from the trip include a guided driving tour of DC chauffeured by Michael to see the monuments downtown. Our guests missed the cherry blossoms by a week, but they enjoyed the tour anyway. The (not-so) young parents - Michael, Jen, Karin and Dave - also enjoyed a night out at a DC hotspot in Dupont Circle where we joined Niki and her posse to celebrate her birthday.

The big highlight though was the Easter egg hunt at our house on Sunday. Michael hid 72 eggs in the backyard, each one filled with loose change by Aunt Lynne (ranging from 13-cents to $1). Sanjay hid some decorated eggs in their yard too and we opened the gates for a two-yard egg-stravaganza. Ethan and Zane led the way while the little kids - Jack, Mike, Sonja and Ellie - mostly toddled around the yard. Between them, they found most of the eggs in short order, but there were still a few cleverly-hidden ones that required a helpful hint.

The Easter Bunny also stopped by with baskets full of candy for the kids and the adults alike. Thanks Aunt Lynne for letting him know where to find us! Jack also received an early shipment from the Easter Bunny last week sent by way of Grandma and Poppy in Ohio.

A great weekend was had by all. Enjoy the pictures by clicking the album link below.