It seems that our Easter Celebration was spread out over a weeks period this year. Due to General Conference falling on Easter Sunday, we gave our kids their Easter Dresses/Suit the week prior to wear to church. The girls were being so cute that I grabbed their pictures before church but #2 was in full tantrum mode so I don't have a photo.
The Wednesday before Easter, the kids had an Easter Egg Hunt with their play group friends. It was fun to see the kids run around finding eggs and getting all excited about it. #2 kept saying "Chocolate. . . More Chocolate" He was covered, but he was happy!
On Easter Sunday, we drove to Lewiston, MN to spend the day with Daddy's family. They were having a big family get together for Sunday lunch, and we figured we would join the fun. The kids loved playing with their cousins. I think we had 30+ people there.
My kids love the candy and eggs. I have been trying to teach them the real meaning of Easter. I was wondering if it really was getting anywhere, but then one night #1 said "Mommy, Jesus died for us!" I realized at that moment that she was getting it. She might not understand it completely, but she was really starting to remember what I would say! I am so grateful for my Savior, and for the fact that he did die for each of us so that we can have the chance of making it back to our Father in Heaven! I am also thankful for his great atonement and for him taking all of our sins upon himself so that we can repent and receive forgiveness when we do wrong.
