Easter Egg Hunt is a Family Affair

By Alyssa Stromberg

How many eggs does it take to put on a community Easter egg hunt? 1500! The Medicine Lake Community Club puts on various events throughout the year, however, the Easter egg hunt has become the Petty Family’s project; it is truly a family affair.

For the last 6 years at least, the family plans a weekend and fills the 1500 eggs with candy and prizes together. On the day of the hunt Stephany (mom) and Ryah go and scatter the eggs and create the different age groups, along with a few other volunteers. Emme hangs with dad and gets to enjoy the hunt. As the start time approaches Ryah is whisked away to don the bunny suit. When Ryah reappears, she is the Easter Bunny and interacts with excited little kids.

Saturday April 8 was the warmest day we have had since winter started, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. It was a beautiful, sunny day. Eggs were scattered, and littles were excited to see the Easter bunny and find the eggs. It was a fast and furious, chaotic three minutes from start to finish.