Easter 2014

 After the marathon, we headed to Logan for the rest of the weekend to spend Easter with the Ellis family.

We had a great time eating at Aunt Sunny's and enjoyed good company.

Easter

 We had a wonderful Easter Sunday.

The girls were very excited to show off their new Easter clothes.

The boys I could hardly get to sit for a picture.

 I took advantage of the girls wanting to take pictures and joined in with them!

My little Brookie

Beautiful Kylee. (who thought it would be a good idea to put a little lipstick and mascara on... boy am I in trouble!)

Since we had 9am church, we did baskets and our easter egg hunt when we got home.

The kids were so happy, which makes for a happy momma.

We talked about the true meaning of Easter, and their cute little responses couldn't have made me prouder.

I am so grateful for the Savior, for the atonement, and because of his sacrifice, these 4 little people are part of my family forever.

And even though he is missing in action, Ryan changed his ticket so he could spend the Holiday with us. Love that guy.

Easter.

Thankfully, we were able to spend Easter in our new home!

We didn't even care that we didn't have furniture, we were just happy for the space.

It was  a very thrown together Easter, being that I got home late Saturday night, 

and got everything for the next day at 10pm. But it was a success!

My kids had a blast hunting for eggs, and dividing their loot. Brooke pretty much got anything she wanted. She has everyone in this family wrapped around her little fingers.

Then it was time to get ready for church. 

I think I have some pretty good looking kids if I do say so myself:

My Boys:

The girls:

We then came home and had a lovely dinner on plastic plates. 

Home Sweet Home.

More Easter. Just a week late!

A little late posting the rest of Easter. But better late than never right!?

The kids loved their Easter baskets this year, as you can clearly tell:

I kept it low key compared to years past, as I wanted Easter to be more focused on the Savior, so I was worried the older kids would complain, but they were just as thrilled with half the candy and a book instead of toys! I think we as parents put the expectation on our kids, when really they are so easy to please.

We had Easter dinner with some friends, and then did an egg hunt! The kids had a blast! Brooke thought it was so much fun!

A little bit of dog piling fun:
Brandon the little monkey!
After some playing we did a little scavenger hunt for the true meaning of Easter. We would read Scripture and the kids would have to go find something that matched with the clue. They had so much fun. The older kids understood the meaning of the hunt...younger ones not so much. But it was fun anyways!
So here's to next year!