Easter Morning!

The older my kids get, the more fun the holidays get! Don't get me wrong, I've always loved holidays, but doing it for my own kids gets better everytime, because their excitement just grows and grows!
I loved having Easter with General Conference this year. I didn't get a lot out of Saturday's session mostly because Chad was working and trying to listen to conference and take care of kids alone doesn't really mix. Thank goodness we can go back and read, watch, or listen again!
Sunday morning started out with a trail of Easter eggs beginning at Hallie's bedroom door upstairs and winding its way down to the kitchen table. She loved it! So did Gavin, the little chocolate addict!

Here's the final part of the egg trail.

Here's their Easter surprises! The bunny also left Hallie a little present out on the door step. Good thing Chad and the bunny are tight!

Hallie showing her Easter excitement. Gavin just loving the chocolate!

Hmm...more chocolate???

Hallie gets the best bed head! There isn't one morning that it's not crazy!

We were pleasantly surprised to be able to listen to conference Sunday morning. The kids were occupied with their Easter stuff and Gavin even took an early nap. During conference Hallie and I colored some pictures together and we talked some more about the meaning of Easter. She understands that Easter is celebrating "Christ's body dying and coming back to life." She can even say resurrection. During a couple of our little discussions, I strongly felt the spirit testify to me that what I was teaching her and what we were simply talking about are true. It reminded me of Elder Bednar, whose talks I always love, said to bare testimony everyday to your kids. What sweet moments she and I shared!

Later that day we had dinner with my brother Nate and his family! We're so thankful to be by family again! Loved Easter and cannot wait to read conferece again!