Easter

A little out of order, breakfast came in the middle

of these pics, but I didn't feel like trying to reorder these.

Caught 'em before their mad dash

to see what the easter bunny brought...

the EB always brings flip flops for all the kids.

Too bad the weather hasn't allowed

for wearing them yet?!
I think Ash had most of his candy eaten

BEFORE breakfast...he is a candy junky for sure!

Nalu was excited to be apart of the
craziness, even though he didn't quite get
what was going on.

this year the EB brought each of the kids
a new church video. Since church movies
are the only thing allowed in our home
on Sundays, the video supply needed some
new additions.
It was an EARLY morning, but once the
baskets were devoured and breakfast was
had, all by 8am, videos started and all was quiet.
(thank goodness we don't have church until 11)
And mom could take a shower :)
Here's the kiddos all ready in their Easter attire.
Ash got to give his first prayer in Primary,
so he was extra excited!
We tried really hard this year (despite the
small amount of Easter treats & prizes)
to help the kids remember and focus on the real
reason for our celebration at this time.
As Kaipo put it-
all the eggs and candy and stuff don't really
matter...It's Jesus who does!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture of Nalu.
Just too cute.

Have to share a quick story about Ame
and the hat. SO I was out shopping and looking
for other things, and saw this hat. She already had
the dress. I called her and asked if I got a hat would
she wear it, and she said a BIG excited YES.
She LOVED her outfit, until she arrived at
church and NO one else was wearing a hat.
She became very self conscious and did not
want to wear it anymore. I finally convinced
her it MADE her outfit and its OK
to be unique and different.


No pictures, but after church we headed down
South to spend the rest of the day with QUinn's
family. His sister doesn't have grass in their yard
yet, and we heard it was going to rain, so we
did an UNTRADITIONAL pinata.
As QUinn overheard me discussing the idea
with his sis a few days prior, he commented
You know we are not hispanic, RIGHT?!
The kids don't care how they get the candy.
It's great no matter how it comes!
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It was a simple, but crazy day.
I am thankful for the brief moments
I was able to spend in contemplation
of my Savior and HIS sacrfice and death.
And then HIS amazing resurrection.
For each one of us.
I feel truly blessed and grateful
for my knowledge of the Plan of Salvation
and the peace it can bring,
amidst life's challenges.
HE LIVES!