Elenor Easterly

• A Lori Mitchell design for ESC & Company

Once upon a time in the whimsical land of Easterlyville, there lived a sweet and determined bunny named Elenor Easterly. Elenor was a master at finding Easter eggs, and she spent every day leading up to Easter practicing her egg-hunting skills. She knew all the best hiding spots and had a keen eye for spotting even the most camouflaged eggs.

But year after year, Elenor Easterly found herself missing out on the title of Egg Hunt Champion. It seemed that no matter how hard she tried, someone else always managed to collect more eggs than her. And every time she got close to finding a beautiful egg, something would distract her.

One sunny morning, as Elenor Easterly set out on her egg-hunting adventure, she stumbled upon a field of wildflowers in full bloom. Their vibrant colors and sweet scents filled the air, and Elenor couldn't resist the temptation to stop and pick a few. With each flower she gathered, her basket remained empty of eggs.

But Elenor Easter;u wasn't disheartened; instead, she saw the beauty in every aspect of Easter. She appreciated the delicate petals as much as the colorful eggs. She understood that Easter was not just about winning an egg hunt but about celebrating the joy of new beginnings and the beauty of nature.

As Elenor Easterly skipped through the field, her long bunny ears decorated with a bow that matched her dress, she couldn't help but feel grateful for the world around her. The pink, purple, and white pattern on her skirt resembled delicate flower petals, and she felt like a part of the springtime magic herself.

In the end, Elenor didn't win the egg hunt that year, but she didn't mind at all. Her basket might have been empty of eggs, but it was filled with wildflowers and the joy of simply being part of Easterlyville's enchanting Easter celebrations.

From that day on, Elenor continued to search for Easter eggs with enthusiasm, but she never forgot to stop and appreciate the beauty of the world around her. And every year, when Easter arrived, Elenor Easterly could be found in her lovely dress, her bunny ears adorned with a bow, and her heart brimming with love for Easterlyville and all its Easter magic.