We celebrated the day in several ways. We began with a treasure hunt. When Philip went to get the water pitcher to pour a drink for lunch, he found the pitcher empty of water, BUT it had a little leprechaun inside! The leprechaun challenged the kids to try and find his pot of gold. He led them through a series of fun clues inside and outside that ended at a big pot of gold (gold-wrapped candy, that is.) They were thrilled!
After school, they did a craft with a rainbow, a cloud, a pot of gold, leprechauns and shamrocks. They had a blast drawing and cutting everything out.
When Alan got home, we celebrated with our traditional corned beef and cabbage (& cornbread) and the green irish cream cheesecake pictured. It was a great day! Although next year, I may try to squeeze in a "Shamrock Shake" from McD. now that my friend, Michelle told me she looks forward to having one EVERY year. I just gotta try one! ;-)
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What a fun idea with the treasure hunt. I'll have to file that one away for when (at least one of) the kids can read! :) Hmm... I'll have to remember the Shamrock shake too! :)
ReplyDeleteLeese,
ReplyDeleteLoved the posts about hiking and St. Patty's Day! It sounds like you had a great time both days. And yes, you absolutely must try the Shamrock Shake. I seriously wait all year for one of those yummy treats. It is spearmint flavored though so you have to like spearmint as well as ice cream. :)
Keep the updates coming!
Love you guys!
Michelle