We had a busy Easter weekend this year and now we have way too much candy at our house. From the first Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma Mitchell's, #2 at Aunt Jan's, #3 at Grandpa Bret and Grandma Julia's, #4 from the actual Easter Bunny and #5 at Pappa Bill and Grammy Shar's, we made the rounds and the kids looked high and low to find all the hidden treasures.
Grant loved to get the eggs hidden up high. He would spot them and ask to go up, then laugh right out loud when he had snatched them from their hiding spots.
Paislee with her new Easter dress.
Ella tossing her egg into the basket.
Ella's new Easter shirt.
The 3 kids in Grandpa Bret's backyard.
Grant and his cousin Tripp.
Paislee and Ella with their cousin Lexi.
All the grandkids who could make it.
Grandpa Bret helping Grant get the candy into the basket rather than his mouth.
On the hunt.
We're so lucky to have 2/3 of the Grandparents close by that we can visit during the holidays. Sometimes it's a little overwhelming making sure everyone gets to see the kids, but really family is what it is all about. I'm so grateful that we are able to celebrate Easter with our kids, that they can learn about the Savior's resurrection and how important it is in their own lives. I'm grateful that if we live the way we've been taught that we can be a family forever. I love my kids and husband so much and am striving daily to reach my goal.
This is what I found when I went to change Grant's diaper the other day. A jelly bean nestled in his belly button. I'm sure it's the case of a jelly bean falling down his shirt and settling there, but knowing this kid and his appetite for food, he really could have been saving some for later.
I laughed out loud and remembered to grab the camera this time, Jake held him still so I could capture this funny little moment. Maybe this answers the question: What is the purpose of the belly button? (I know umbilical cord but seriously, after those first 9 months what are you supposed to do with it?)
