One of the wonderful things about being a parent is seeing your child experience all of the things you remember, but in their own ways and with new wonder. Our little girl turned four this weekend and so her birthday festivities included a trip to The Hunt, the annual easter egg hunt at Alpenrose Dairy in SW Portland. Will grew up in the neighborhood and attended it yearly as a child and so taking Sophie had an even more sentimental meaning for him. She was thrilled, in her own right, and even more so when she realized that in addition to all of the chocolate eggs she’d collected, she also had some “taped” eggs, with prizes written on them.
The entire Alpenrose complex was a zoo, filled with families, and Will had a great time cheering the Pea on while also documenting the day. Below are some of his favorites:
(Yes, we’re aware of the irony of the container. If only Alpenrose was at Costco…)
Totally digging the bunny ears.
Heading to the prize station to redeem her eggs for bunny loot.
It was a long wait through all of the crowds to the prizes but the anticipation was palpable…
and a few walked away with the much coveted Giant Bunny.
by Emma Easley Darden
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