We had a wonderful Easter this year! This is the first Easter that Grant really remembers. So, it was fun to see him get excited about the eggs. It didn't take him long to discover that he really likes what is inside! This Easter was also special because the girls are old enough that we can really talk about the true meaning of Easter. In the Friend magazine, there was an article with a paragraph and picture for each day in the week preceding Easter. So, every morning we talked about what the Savior was doing the week before His resurrection. The girls really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed Sunday itself. We had an amazing Sacrament Meeting program put on by our Ward Choir. In Primary I have the privilege of singing so many wonderful songs with the children about the Savior and about the Resurrection. I certainly am enjoying my calling! In the evening, a good friend invited us and a couple other families over for dinner. We had a wonderful meal and excellent company! A perfect ending to a lovely day.
The few days before Easter we had an Easter Egg hunt with our Playgroup Friends. We colored and dyed some eggs here at home and then had another hunt here at our home. The kids loved it all! Sunday, the girls finally got to wear their Easter dresses I bought a couple of months ago. They have been waiting for this day! Grant also wore a new suit; his first suit ever. I know I am biased, but I think he is the most adorable little boy I have ever seen! Enjoy the pictures!
The kids lined up waiting for the hunt. Notice Grant's 'hands-off stance' with Arianna next to him leaning in.
Grant starting out on the hunt with Dad. It was fun that he was able to come with us on Friday morning for the Playgroup hunt.
Finding the eggs.
The whole family.
"Open this please?"- The kids enjoying the spoils.
Sitting on Dad at lunch after the egg hunt.
Decorating eggs here at home.
The egg hunt in our backyard.
Trying to get into the 'Jackpot Egg". Grant doing his part to help.
Ready to go to Church in the new dresses!
The kiddos after Church
Heidi and Grant
The whole family (Yes, this is the best one we got. You all know how it is trying to get this many children looking and smiling at the same time!)
Handsome as can be!
All tuckered out after church. Let me tell you, so was I. She was a BEAR at church this day! Good thing she is so cute!
Very nice. Our Easter was last night. Our ward held "Reflections of Christ" an open house at the building with literally hundreds of nicely framed pictures and statuary from members homes, seven different rooms/stations including a dark tomb room with a single light upon folded linens which then emerged into a bright celestial room like "resurrection" room set-up for one person at a time... it was reflective and meaningful for this season.
ReplyDeleteOn Easter itself we had our traditional lamb dinner at Ryan & Ellen's. Didn't do any of the Easter egg hunts or such w/ the grand kids. Miss that. Becky wore the new Easter dress Trisha gave her (along with matching dress for her "baby") from sun-up to bedtime.
Just letting you know we're following your blog and always enjoy not only the pictures but also both what you say and the spirit in which it is written. And we pray for all of you.
You have had lovely spring blossoms at Easter two years in a row. We are just having the trees bloom this week with all our rain. The photos are beautiful! Can't wait to see you guys is two weeks! Jenni
ReplyDeleteHello Heidi! What beautiful pictures. You look gorgeous as does your family. Please tell Emma that Quin and the gang say Happy late Birthday! We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteOh so darling! Everyone looks fantastic. Great Easter!
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