Happy Easter, 2011!

Sunday, April 24th--We liked that our Easter was rather low-key this year. The night before we all had fun dying hard boiled eggs. The dying of the eggs is always so comical to me since my children and Nate will not eat hard boiled eggs or deviled eggs, etc. So I end up boiling a dozen or so eggs and then have to think of creative ways to eat them myself. Yummy!
Elise and Brady decided to write the Easter Bunny and little letter. In the letters were some fun things said then they asked for a response back--which they got ; )
The Easter bunny didn't disappoint! Brady & Elise got personalized Disney blankets along with some scrumptious treats and toys. Mom and dad just got loaded up with, mostly, candy. I do have to admit, Easter is my FAVORITE holiday for treats. Cadbury Mini-Eggs, egg-shaped PB M&Ms, caramel filled Cadbury chocolate eggs, holy moly I could go on and on. Needless to say, I am somewhat glad these types of things are only around for a few months. Years ago I use to buy bags and bags of Easter candy, after the holiday was over, and put them in the freezer to chomp on year-round. Well, I've changed my evil ways and just enjoy way too much during the Easter season.
With church at 9:00 am, we looked quickly at our baskets, stuffed a few goodies in our church bags and off we went. The discussion and story about Jesus Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection was carried on to our home where we talked about it some more and read a story book. It's important to Nate and I that our kids understand why we celebrate Easter. Yes, the Easter baskets are wonderful but the real meaning, just like Christmas, is what a wonderful Savior we have, who did so much for everyone, who died for us and took upon him all of our sins.
We had our Easter feast with my sister, Alishia, and her family. It was a wonderful day!