Easter--Part 2!!

 Nothing says Spring to me as when the blossoms start popping up everywhere I look. These beautiful buds were on our apple tree. Aren't they amazing? It reminds of life and the chance we have to start over "every year" (or every day in my case) and how much it ties to Easter. #BecauseofHim I have an amazing life, 

 the most beautiful kids,

 the most amazing man with me forever,

 a chance to repent and start over every time I mess up,

 the ability to be with everyone I love for forever,

 the amazing opportunity to share that with others and see the joy come into their lives,

 the ability to CHOOSE happiness and joy,

 the awesome chance to serve and be HIS hands,

 and see the amazing beauty that surrounds us. Wow!! what a great life we have been given and because of so many chances to grow and learn lately, I am seeing things with a new perspective and what a difference it makes. I love this Gospel and mostly my Savior. #BecauseofHim I have everything!!!

 Sunday morning we colored eggs. The kids were so excited to do it all themselves. 

 Which is an awesome part of having older kids. Seth picked out the kind of dye and activities to do (since he was with me at the grocery store because he had been suspended from school for half the day--yeah!! let's not get into that one but hey we're all on our own journey of figuring out life!!)

 These two faces just makes my heart melt!! 

 Eggs drying...

 After a yummy breakfast the Easter bunny "finally" showed up. Sarah was the first to find her basket, then me,

 then Luke (who had to have a tiny bit of help),

 Kathryn was next with some hints from Dad,

 Seth was next with quite a few hints, and then Sam was last with LOTS of help from me. Haha...it was probably a solid 25 minutes for him to find his basket. It was so funny!!!

 Playing with the remote control car--first one we've ever had.

After a super delicious dinner (at Sam's request we had ribs from our pig--really the pig we bought from my brother and if you ever want one from him, they are amazing!!)

 To keep the kids entertained while we waited for Sam to get from counting tithing I hid the eggs in the back yard. Can you see who's excited to find eggs? It must be the age....

 Finding

 hunting,

 giggling (love it--I really think it is the age!!)

and finding. What a beautiful day to celebrate. I am so blessed!!