Does the Easter Bunny visit Thailand?

Holidays can be a strange thing when you are living abroad.  Especially, when you live in a country that does not celebrate the holidays we celebrate back in our home country.  I've said it before, I like to make a big deal out of holidays for our boys.  I want them to have memories and traditions from each holiday when they look back at their childhood.  I hope I am making it memorable for them.

One big problem with holidays here is that we do not have any extended family to celebrate with. But, I still plan a big brunch and a traditional (for our family) Easter dinner.  It's not the same, but we try to keep things as close to what we would have done back in Ohio.

 Brunch: Cinnamon rolls, eggs, sausage, bacon, croissants, pineapple

Dinner: Ham, sweet potatoes, corn casserole, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, rolls

The boys woke up bright and early to find bunny tracks through the house.  Britton was so cute.  He ran into my room and said, "Mama...there are bunny feet in the hall and he brought us stuff!"  He could barely get his words out because he was so excited! I always think they are shocked when the Easter bunny or Santa actually finds them here.  The boys checked out their Easter baskets from the Easter bunny and then searched around the house for gifts that my mom sent the boys.  They also had treats from Ben's mom, so they were sugared up for the day.

After brunch, we headed to the pool.  It has been so hot here lately.  April is the hottest month in Thailand. Today, it was 96 degrees, but it felt like 117!  So hot.  We hung out at the pool for a while and then came to color Easter eggs.  Last year, we started coloring eggs on Easter and I liked it so much that I think we will always color our eggs on Easter.

We had a great Easter together.  Thankfully, the Easter Bunny found his way to Thailand. We were very thankful to our parents, who helped make Easter so special this year for our boys by sending special Easter gifts for them.

How did you spend your Easter?  Do you have any traditions that you like to do with your family?