Larry the Leprachaun came for a visit

A new tradition started in our household this St. Patty's day.  Larry the Leprachaun came for a visit.  The idea was inspired by Kate's preschool and when she got home from school on St. Patty's Day, all she could talk about was Larry's visit to her school. 

NOTE: In case you don't know who Larry is, he is a sneaky little guy.  He pops up out of the ground when you are not looking.  He steals your Lucky Charms that you left as bait.  He leaves you footprints with tape on them.  He also leaves you some clovers.  And best of all he leaves you some goodies.  He is so sneaky and fast, that you will never see him......I have heard he has been known to leave some green milk or green pancakes or green eggs for the kiddos and some green beer for Mommy and Daddy.  He also has been known to knock over some chairs and make a mess while he visits.  He is different from Santa and the Easter Bunny who have already been to your house when you wake up....as Larry can 'pop' up at any time during the day.....

So I improvised....We placed some Lucky Charms outside as bait.  So "Larry" snuck outside when the kids were watching TV.  The kids made their way outside as it was a BEAUTIFUL March day to find some Mardi Gras beads and V-day candy (hey, it is all I could find on short notice in the house....but it should work year from year!)  They were excited and spent the next hour looking for 'clues' where Larry went to next by looking for 4 leaf clovers.....

The Mardi Gras beads and Vday Candy on the swing in our backyard.

The kids with our neighbor Mady and their bags.  Check out Kate's bag.  She made it at school.