Eggstravaganza 2010

Jammer worked the late shift so he was able to attend the Carlsbad Eggstravaganza event at Poinsettia Park. We got there about 15 minutes before it was scheduled to begin, so did A LOT of other people. Well not as many as there was when we left but there was a good long line to wait in to buy one of their stamp cards to take part in some of the festivities, most importantly, a picture with the Easter Bunny. We at least got a good parking spot so we knew there couldn't be THAT many people. I think it just seemed like a lot because we were all waiting in line to purchase our stamp cards and the event didn't begin until 10am so everyone that arrived early was waiting in the line to take part. It started moving quickly once they started actually allowing people to buy the tickets but it seemed like they weren't quite ready right at 10am so we waited a little longer.

I kept thinking, gosh I am so thankful Jammer is here to entertain Tre while I wait in this line, otherwise we might not have been able to stay in the line, which would've bummed me out since I really wanted to get a pic with the Easter bunny like we did last year. Jammer not having to work till later was also an added bonus for the picture! He had to work last year during this event so it was just Tre and I. Lucky for me last year Tre was only 9 months old so he wasn't walking yet which means he was a lot better about being in his stroller. Hehe.

So I bought the stamp card and found where the Easter bunny pics were to be taken and got in line (short line, we were one of the first to line up there, I think A LOT of people headed straight towards the Easter Egg Hunt areas, which I didn't think Tre would need another hunt since he had one the day before and was going to have another the following day). I called Jammer when the Easter Bunny arrived in his seat so he could bring Tre over, already Tre was fussing to get down and run around and I was beginning to get a little nervous that he was going to freak like he did when we took him to see Santa. Luck would have it that was not the case! It was our turn to seat Tre with the bunny and Jammer and I got on each side of him and Tre was so intrigued with him, he kept staring up at the bunny (not so much looking at the camera, but that's okay, he wasn't crying and that's all we can ask for at this age). They took a few shots (which a bummer the one they got Tre isn't looking as happy as he was when he was actually looking at the bunny, what can you expect when it's not a professional photographer taking the pic) and our turn was over. Jammer grabbed Tre and we began to walk away and then the waterworks began, he cried that we were taking him away from the Easter Bunny, he kept sayin, BUNNY!!!! We had to explain to him that other kids wanted a chance to visit with the bunny and we had to go. The only way to stop the crying was to remove him from the view of the bunny. Once we got into the mix of the rest of the event, he was okay, especially when we found a few other families from our play group. Then Tre was even happier when he found the soccer camp booth and they let him play with the soccer ball. He LOVED that! Home Depot was there and was giving out cute little kid size aprons so we got one of those as well.

At this point in time it was getting close to nap time and we had to get ourselves back to the car and back home, plus Jammer had to go get ready for work. So we said goodbye to our friends and strolled back to the car. It was a fun morning!!

In addition to the growth change in Tre from last year to this year I was also thinking about my community involvement this year compared to last year. Community to me meaning, I am so happy to know more people that live in Carlsbad this year as opposed to last year. Last year in January we had joined the play group that I am now the current organizer for. I was a brand new member and knew no one and couldn't recognize people if I saw them outside of the events, therefore I was pretty much alone in my venture last year. This year was a world of difference, I have become friends with some great Moms from the play group and it puts a huge smile on my face every time I run into someone from the play group. Makes me feel like I am a true member of this beautiful Carlsbad community that I live in and I am truly grateful for that and LOVE it!

Now for the pics that they take with the Easter Bunny...

April 11, 2009 - Tre - 9 months old (I only got this one pic while we were there since I was by myself and didn't know anyone last year at the event)


April 3, 2010 - Tre - 6 days before 21 months old