Festivals, rehearsal and eggs

There was a lot going on around these parts this weekend so I took advantage of the sunshine and got the girls out of the house. On Saturday, our adventures started at the Home and Garden Show. It cost $6 to get in, but there was some great stuff there. At the Home Depot booth, I learned that during the first Saturday of every month, they have a kids craft class. It starts at 9 a.m. and they create projects and teach them how to use tools. The women at the booth gave the girls these adorable orange aprons like the ones the employees wear. Diana wasn't loving it, but she will. The best part about the craft class is that it's free and when the kids complete the craft, they get a pin to put on their apron. Pretty cool.

Later that day, Diana had rehearsal for her upcoming show, Camp Rock. While she was there, I strolled to the downtown area where the Medieval Fantasy Festival was taking place. It was nice to walk around downtown, listen to music, check out the vendors and smell the great food. I talked to a couple of women at one booth who make kids clothes. They were giving me a pep talk about how easy the sewing machine is and that I shouldn't be intimidated by it. (Future post: Angela takes on the sewing machine). They suggested that I check out their website for ideas on creating my own kids clothes. I haven't done it yet, but I will because I would love to make Fourth of July dresses for the girls.

On Sunday, we got word of an Easter Egg Hunt up the road in Dixon. We picked up Au Bob in the morning and checked it out. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves.

Matt was giving Amy instructions prior to her event:



When the horn sounded, Amy just stood there:



Then she got going, but still didn't understand the concept of picking up the little plastic eggs:


So another little girl shared hers (and then quickly took them back):


And then Amy was escorted back to her family:


Diana though...
knows exactly how it works. There were five Fiffer-Feffer-Feff plushes placed on the grass. We instructed Diana to run as fast as she could when the horn went off to the plush. Don't let the shiny eggs distract you, we said. Go straight for the plush!
She got one. I was very proud.
But then she was lost in the crowd.


But very excited about her loot!


Can you believe I actually got them in the same picture together?