Easter 2013

As usual we had a really fun Easter get together with the fam. We had our traditional hamburger fry, tons of yummy food, fun games (thanks Laura!) and some surprises from Easter Bunny Grandma.

Now that we live farther away we don't get to stay as long, but we packed in as much fun as we could in a few hours.

And now for the traditional Easter picture overload..... :)

 Ohhh Claire. So hard to get a decent picture. She's either got a major underbite, she won't look at the camera, won't stay still, or she's doing something silly. In this one I told her to say "cheese" and this is what I got. Still adorable though!

 The kids paired up and had to use a roll of toilet paper to wrap their cousin like the Easter Bunny.

(Taylor wrapped Liv, Aunt Laura & Aunt Linny helped Emmy and Sawyer, Jess wrapped Bridger, and Grace wrapped Ave with a little help from me.)

Grandma and Claire led the kids on the egg trail for some treats and toys. Claire was most excited about the trail of empty eggs as you can see! ;)

 Bubble guns!!

Me and Lin

 This game was something like "Pop the Easter egg". You had a balloon tied to your ankle and had to try and pop other people's balloons (by stomping it with your foot) before you got yours popped. James won--so proud! ;)

Then it was time for kick ball!!

Don't we have cute cheerleaders?!?

 

Grandma and Claire

Grandpa teasing the girls (surprise, surprise! ;)) 

Of course you cannot celebrate Easter without recognizing the wonderful gifts of the Savior's life, Atonement, and glorious Resurrection. We know He lives and are so grateful for His gospel.

We add our testimonies to those of The First Presidency:

"Of all the tests we face, none hurts more than the death of a loved one. Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ all are delivered from death and all will rise in the resurrection. And by the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all may gain peace in this life, be washed clean from the sorrows of sin, and have hope of a glorious resurrection with the just.

At this Easter season we give our sure witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Redeemer of all mankind. Because of His atoning sacrifice, He stands as our Advocate and Savior. Though He was crucified, He rose triumphant from the tomb to our everlasting blessing and benefit."

Thomas S. Monson

Henry B. Eyring

Dieter F. Uchtdorf