Yesterday we ventured out to Fort Vancouver for an egg hunt! A huge thanks to Jean for organizing since I know figuring out schedules, naps, and availability for so many people can't be easy. We got a great spot at a picnic table in the shade and set up base camp. From there the kids hunted for eggs, artfully decorated by Jean, Annie, and Jo, played ball, bocce, snacked, and had general merriment.
Zane's understanding of the egg hunt wasn't totally there. He thought it was neat when I pointed one out to him, but as far as him going off on his own to search...maybe next year.
Found one! He's holding it high in the air for everyone to see :)
Peek-a-boo.
It was fun seeing all the kids interact. They're all different ages, but get along really well. Here we have Leo, Jo, Oliver, Arthur, Fred, Annie & Maggie, Brad, Janique & Z playing bocce, Jo & Jean surveying the table, and Jake & Oliver being crazy boys.
There's a huge gazebo there and Zane thought it was so much fun to go up the steps, run around, come down the steps...repeat. I was exhausted just watching.
Jake was teaching Ollie how to roll. Z was imitating.
"Hey Mama, here's another egg." (Isn't Maggie the cutest in her little dress?!)
After such a great day it's hard to believe Z had his first trip to the ER last night since nothing seemed wrong during the day. His breathing was very labored, shallow, and quick. And he was burning up. Away we all went (at 10:30pm). Turns out the poor little guy has an upper respiratory infection which lead to a fever of 102 which led to the heavy breathing (60 breaths/min!). He was checked over and medicated and we came home (at 1am). Everyone is a bit sluggish this morning, especially Mason I'm sure, who only got 4 hours of sleep before heading to work, but I'm happy to report that Z is mostly himself today...just gave Mama and Papa a good scare last night.
