Easter Fesitvities

Easter is one of those great holidays that last for days at our home. By the end of the weekend we are ready to do something different, but we enjoy the once-a-year celebrating.
Easter started on Thursday with the egg hunt at Enoch's preschool. He was so excited to take his 'picnic basket' (we are still working on Easter basket) to school. At 2:45, the hunt began. Each child had eggs with their names written on it and some random candy and bubbles hidden around the room. They also received a book from Miss Dawn. Enoch had a great time and loved finding his special eggs.
On Saturday morning the Easter Bunny visited our home and left some special treats for the kids.
Gavin got a new pink tie (he picked it out), new pants, another set of Harry Potter castle building cards and candy.

Enoch got a new Sunday outfit, the movie Bolt (he was literally jumping up and down), a horn for his bike (what was I thinking?) and candy.

Kate found a new dress and flower bow, a tea set and candy in her Easter basket.

After playing with our new toys for a bit, Uncle Jarom came over and Greg helped him with his Pinewood Derby car. We then headed over to Uncle Bud's ranch for the yearly Evan's Easter party. We roasted hot dogs, hunted for eggs, colored eggs, visited and rode the horses. While searching for eggs, Enoch kept picking up an egg and then putting it back and moving on to the next egg. I couldn't figure out what was going on until he frustratedly said, "None of these eggs have my name on them!" I had to explain that only eggs at Miss Dawn's house has his name on them. We always have a great time even if the weather is cold and rainy. Despite the rain, Grandpa Dee brought his ice cream maker and most everyone had some, even Kate who will never pass up ice cream no matter how cold it is! I never seem to get good pictures of my kids hunting for eggs; every year I'm disappointed in the pictures. Just know they had a good time.



That night the boys got haricuts and then we watched Bolt and went to bed early.
Sunday was a beautiful day with the sun shining. We had a great Family Home Evening about the Atonement which Enoch gave (with Mom's help). We had our Easter meal for brunch and it was delicious (ham, baked potatoes, rolls, corn). The kids looked so cute in their Easter clothes. I have been waiting for months to put Kate in her dress and she looked adorable! Greg was giving me a hard time because I bought matching shoes; I told him to get use to it. I know Kate is getting more screen time, but you have to see the whole dress! Everyone at church loved Gavin's pink tie and Enoch was so excited about his tractor vest (he loves tractors). Church was wonderful and we spent the evening visited with Fowlers.