We went to an Easter egg hunt playgroup with some friends this week. The kids had so much fun playing with their friends and eating a lot of candy! We also went that day to the downtown park, which was fun. It's getting so warm (well, like the sweltering 60's) the kids want to take off their jackets and pull out the sandals and shorts. Ha ha! It is so nice having the sun out again!
Cal had an Easter party for preschool too. Check out these cute bunnies!
We also dyed Easter eggs with our neighbors. The kids came up with some clever designs, and this year, we dyed the eggs in Kool Aid.
On Saturday, we decided to kick off Spring break with Couer d'Alene. We went and walked along the boardwalk, went to play at the park, and went to a yummy Brazilian steakhouse. It was so beautiful, like always!
Then we went on the Journey to the Cross tour. It was like a walk through the Holy Land recreating the last few weeks of the Savior's life. We went last year as well. It was neat for the kids seeing it brought to life.
Sunday morning, we woke up and had bunny cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Then the kids came down (Emma even woke up early by herself!) to check out the goods. Emma was cute the night before and made signs so the Easter bunny would know whose basket was whose. They were excited and loved all of the good stuff.
Then it was time to get ready to go to church. The kids looked so cute in their new Easter outfits! I actually finished the girls dresses and petticoats and Cal's tie, which I didn't know if I would. Emma picked out the material for it. I think she did a pretty good job! Church was great, the focus was on the Savior and his Atonement and forgiveness and the Resurection and the hope of the gospel and our own Sacred Grove moments. It was wonderful. The Primary kids also sang a few numbers and I got to play for them. They sang "He Sent His Son" and "Easter Hosanna". They were so sweet and the spirit they sing with gave me the chills.
After church, we had some quiet time. I love that time to reflect, read and pray. Then we got dinner going in the oven. We then went on our egg hunt in the backyard. Daddy hid them, as he always does, and tricky as he might be, the kids found them all! I love our Easter traditions.
Emma helped me make these cute cupcakes and we took some around to neighbors and visited with a few of our neighbors.
Then we had dinner - ham, cheesy potatoes, asparagus, homeade rolls, and strawberries. Mmm! After that, we watched the He is Risen video. It was very touching and these Bible videos are so well done. It was a nice Easter!
I'm so grateful for the hope and determination that the Atonement and Resurrection of Christ gives to me. I absolutely know he died and rose again so we can too. What a marvelous gift! I love Him and I'm so grateful for what He did for us all!
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