On Easter Sunday we had the wonderful opportunity to just be at home in the morning since our church meetings didn't start till 1pm. We spent some time with the boys talking about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ultimate sacrifice for us. We have a darling "easter egg" tradition (which a dear friend made for me) that each egg contains a symbolic item of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. I'm amazed at how much my boys do understand and know - and I'm grateful they are learning the real meaning of Easter. We then watched an animated video meant for families about the tragic event - this was how I wanted to spend Easter morning - focusing on Christ. I knew our boys were going to have LOTS of fun egg hunts with cousins later that day! I'm grateful they all sat and listened. It was a very special morning.
Later, that morning - Shayne did an awesome little egg hunt/scavenger hunt for the boys. They ran from clue to clue and had a great time scouring the house to find their prize - we gave them a plaster kit to make stones to place in the flower beds. That was a fun hunt. After church we went to Shayne's family celebration. All the cousins scoured a nearby park for eggs that literally overfilled their baskets. I love this picture of Connor jumping up for his treats - he looks like he's flying!
Doesn't Connor look so grown up with braces?!?! I can't believe how much these kids are changing and it scares me because I know my own children are only a few years behind their big cousins!
All the cousins showing their loot.
I guess it was too much to carry with his hands.... these kids got LOADED with candy and coins - lucky kids!
After being with Shayne's family - we went to my family celebration. That's a treat to be able to enjoy both of our families and both traditions! My family always hides the hard-boiled eggs...
Then we roll the eggs at eachother to crack them! The eggs are then made into our famous EGG-STUFF dinner (creamed eggs on toast). My boys aren't huge fans, YET. I'll keep trying every year!
I love having family close by - such a blessing in our lives!! And I'm grateful for the importance of Easter's true meaning in our lives - I know my Savior lives.
