Easter 2012 Was Egg-stra Special

Aren't these kids the cutest?  Even better when you consider that these girls MADE their own Easter dresses.  How did I get so lucky?  Wish we could've gotten the binky out of Will's mouth, but his brother and sisters got him up at 6:30 to look for Easter baskets and he was not a happy camper.  Thank goodness for Sunday afternoon naps.

Easter Sunday was great this year.  The kids loved their baskets.  This year, we went with themes; something new and fun.  

• Erin's basket was everything having to do with American Girl dolls.  Craft supplies, an outfit for her doll and a book about starting junior high.
• Allie's basket was an homage to her love of sewing.  Fabric, a pattern, sewing kit and a measuring tape watch.  So cool, Easter Bunny!
• Jack's basket was Super Heroes.  He got a new swim suit and shirt, coloring books, puzzles games and toys featuring the Avengers and Fantastic Four.  Super stuff for a super boy.
• Will was so excited to find his basket full of Mickey Mouse.  He got two new movies, a stuffed Mickey, a sippy cup and a new swim suit.  That boy is set.

Church was great.  We had great lessons and testimonies of Christ and his Atonement.  Our Bishop gave an awesome talk about doing our part to help the Lord, even when we may not understand what our part is or why we have to do it.

We had my folks up for dinner because they are in the middle of a kitchen remodel and although dinner was a little crazy, it made me very grateful for my family.

We also have some Easter activities from Saturday to report on.  We were excited to host the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Easter Bonnet Party.  That's a fancy way of saying that we invited all our neighbors to come over with food and hang out for a couple of hours, wearing super cool hats.  The kids had a great time drawing with chalk, playing with hula hoops, playing on the tramp and the swing set, and of course, creating their hats.

Thanks to great neighbors who are always game to drop by for a fun time, and for a husband who supports my social aspirations and tries to help me not freak out when I'm getting ready for said event.

So glad that spring is finally here and that the smell of lilacs in in the air.  So grateful that the tomb was empty and that I can be with my family forever.