delivery bunny

 Why do you think it is that a bunny, specifically The Easter Bunny, delivers Easter eggs?  Why not the Easter Chicken?  Wouldn't that cut our the middle man? But realistically, you and I know that EB, just like Santa, has lots and lots of helpers.  I've colored quite a few Easter eggs in my day with the help of children and grandchildren and I'm sure you have too.  Generally these colorful eggs do not last long.  They are a one day sensation and then become egg salad or deviled eggs or some other egg based treat.  But I have a few special eggs that have lasted a long, long time. 

My step-mom was from Poland, where she learned to blow out and clean out eggs with just a tiny hole at each end of the egg, then paint the shells with delicate, intricate designs using fine tipped brushes.  Even these beautiful creations don't last forever because the shells are very fragile.  Thankfully, some years ago, my step-mom switched to painting wooden eggs - much more durable and just as beautiful.  The picture shows my current collection.  Three of these eggs are shells, the others are wooden.  They are all at least 40 years old.  I love lasting treasures.  Happy Easter everyone!