Easter

This easter we decided to go to Bendigo. In Bendigo they have a huge easter fair and procession. there is something to do everyday over the 3 day weekend. When we got to Bendigo we went straight to bec and daves to settle down. Then we all headed inot town to check out the entertainment. the kids checked out the animal nursery, this was a big with Declan (and Dave lol). then we watched the very funny group tripod perform.
Sunday was ofcourse the day easter bunny came. The kids woke early and were delighted with what the big eared bunny had left. He also hid a few around the house and garden!! We then headed back inot town to have a go on some rides and see the awakening of the dragon. Bendigo has the longest chinese dragon outside of china (I think) , his name is sun loong and he is absolutly gorgous. He comes out only for the parade on monday but is awakened at a ceromony on sunday. They have lots of little dragons (known as lions) perform and then the big finarlly is the letting off of 10 000 crackers. It was a big day and declan was very knackered , as predicted he fell asleep in Dwaynes arms 5 mins before the loud crackers were to go off. i took him and just nestled him into my chest with one finger in his exposed ear lol. It worked as he slept through the noise!!! After that we visited Dwaynes mum and dad and then off to tea with Bec and Dave. After tea we went down to the lake for the torchlight procession and fireworks. Naturtally matilda needed to go to the loo at the start of the fireworks grrr, it ended up being o.k as the toilets were actually closer lol. Declan was having an absolute ball watching all the color and lights that we had seen all day. By the end of sunday the kids were sooo tired and went straight to bed when we got back to Bec and Daves.
Monday was the big procession. We had front row seats on the side of the road too which was good. I thknk Declan was most impressed with the floats and horses and ofcourse the dragon.
It was a very big w/e for all and the car trip home was very quiet as the kids slept most of the way. I cant wait to go again but maybe not for a few years. might try camping again next easter!!!