EASTER

We had such a nice Easter! Earlier in the week, the big kids and I had fun dying eggs. I remember dying eggs every year when I was young- clear into highschool, really- so I always look forward to doing them with my kids. We had about 14 different colors of dye and the kids made very creative designs. Just as we were finishing up, Nick dropped his prized egg and burst into tears when he saw all the cracks on it. Through the tears he said, "Mom, can't we fix it? Can't we tape it or something?!" When I told him there was no way to fix it but that it would be fine, he informed me that "okay, this is YOUR egg." Thanks, Nick. Olivia made me a special yellow egg with the inscription "Mom you rock" and Nick gave me a cracked one off the floor...

The Easter bunny found his way to our house on Sunday morning, too. It took Nick and Olivia a while to find their baskets, they were hidden so well! Eggs were hidden all over the house, filled with candy, Teddy Grahams, fruit snacks, and quarters. Ben loved his dinosaur rain "boops" from the bunny and has worn them every time we go out! Chris' parents arrived the night before so they were here for all the excitement, too. Chris was the breakfast man in the kitchen, making pancakes, omelets, sausage and fruit for all of us. It was such a nice, relaxing day, just hanging out with the family!


I love Easter and all the fun and traditions that go along with it. (Did I mention that I wait all year for the opportunity to buy Cadbury eggs?!) But even more than that, I love what it stands for. I love my Savior, Jesus Christ, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to celebrate His life. I know that He lives and that, because of His resurrection, we will be given the gift of life after death. The comfort and peace that comes from knowing this is better than any Cadbury egg!