Easter festivities 2010

The Easter Bunny came to Isaiah's pre-school. His school had a little luncheon, along with being able to visit and get a picture with Mr. Easter Bunny. As you can see Seth is a little unsure about it all, but Isaiah, as soon as he hops off the easter bunny's lap, he says, "Mommy that is not the real easter bunny because you can see his arm." Even though he could see his arm, he knew he was just a helper of the real Easter Bunny.

We decorated Easter eggs by dying them and adding stickers, glitter, and picture wraps on them. The kids had a great time, and we enjoyed having egg salad sandwiches when all was said and done.

With each Easter season we have tried to help our children understand the real meaning behind Easter. We had a special FHE with plastic easter eggs, and in each egg was something that depicted the last week and life of the Savior. The kids were very excited to see what was hidden in each egg, and very attentive as to what each thing represented. Hopefully our kids are finding a testimony of him through our lessons, and through the beauty of all that is around us. Both Matt and I are so grateful for the atonement of the Savior, and of his renewing power that strengths us everyday. How grateful we are for this season, and to see everything come to life during the Spring season. It is nice to renew ourselves, and recommit ourselves every sabbath to following his life and example.

Here are the kiddos in their new Easter outfits.

What a handsome and beautiful sight!

Here are the kids after they have found their Easter Baskets. All of them very excited to find what was left for them. Seth is especially fun, because he is at that age, where he is beginning to understand things, and he is always full of excitement.

Easter Sunday we had the opportunity to spend it with family. We always love the time we get to be with them. We had dinner and an easter egg hunt with all the cousins. The kids had a fabulous time running around, and spending time with each other. The highlight of course was the Easter egg hunt.

Here are the 3 monkey's with all of their treasures.