This week has been a crazy one. Our routine was out of whack and it seemed as though we were constantly on the run. Busy getting Easter candy, dyeing Easter Eggs, making sure the Easter dress had some sort of sleeve/cover for the sleevlessness of it, goodies for the Easter baskets, soccer, karate, work, etc. etc. etc.
We started Easter morning with the kids sifting through their baskets. Hunter got legos, cap gun refills, and candy. Gwendalin got candy, a ballerina barbie, Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (movie). Tyler got candy, an airplane, a piggy bank, and the movie Bolt. They were all thrilled. Before we let them do their egg hunt in the backyard, we had them sit and watch "The Lamb of God"- the movie the church made that portrays the last week of Christ's life. Now, they already knew the events of the week, we had discussed them and hung pictures up for FHE. Hunter has a really hard time watching the movie even though it never showed the acutal abuse the Savior went through. I have very tender hearted little spirits at my house. But we felt it a good way to start the day. (We do the same thing with Luke 2 on Christmas morning).
We did a quick Easter egg hunt and then came in and got ready for church. It was a beautiful meeting to go along with a beautiful day. Spring is here and everyone was in their springy clothes, gorgeous Easter dressed little girls and boys. I loved every minute.
We had a family from the ward over for dinner and enjoyed their company and good food while the kids played. I feel very fortunate to have such sweet sensitive children and good neighbors and friends. I am grateful for the official reminder of the Savior's sacrifice on my behalf...what a wonderful blessing!
Gwennie's dress was gorgeous, as was she, but she kept doing this wierd face for every picture. She loves her shoes, she wore them all week (even with jeans).
This is just a cute picture of how I found Tex one night when I went to check on him before bed.
Checking out the loot after the hunt.
the hunt
4 comments:
nice thoughts and a nice reminder of our blessing. Your Family is one of ours
I hear ya on the hectic-ness. My life too! :) Your little girly looks so cute in her Easter dress!
You do a great job of keeping it real. Your kids have a good knowledge and foundation and that is thanks in large part to your efforts. Looks like it was a great day for your family... wish I could've been a part of it- I was really torn over that. Glad that you could have over the company that you did, I spoke with her this week and she said how thankful she was to be a part of your easter and what a blessing good friends are when you don't have family close! You are so goode.... and yes, that was good with an "e" (it was a type-o... but lets go with it for effect!)
Sounds like a great Easter. I love that you had them watch that movie. What a great idea!
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