Easter 2011

The annual Easter egg coloring

Why does it have to be so difficult to just get a picture of two girls smilin?

Didn't get any pictures of the girls with their Easter basket, but Addy was so excited, she promptly wrote the Easter bunny a thank you note and taped it to the front door.

Let's try a picture with the Easter dresses on..."London, look at me"

Addy forcing London to look at me

As good as it gets

Easter Egg Hunt at Pops & Sans

I love it when you find a pillow pet in an Easter egg!

Thanks Pops & Sans

Having a yummy Easter dinner with the cousins

(missing Lincoln & Kate)

Even the stuffed dog was sporting his Easter bonnet

After dinner it was off to my Grandma's house for the annual Easter Egg Roll! 

This tradition has been going on forever.  Everyone comes with a hard-boiled egg and we draw numbers to see who you go up against.  You roll your egg to the tape three times (counting 1...2...3) and on the count of 3 you let go of your eggs and they collide in the middle.

Someone's breaks, someone moves on in the bracket (my Mom)

My little brother Alex is looking a little too excited about shattering our young cousin's dreams

It came down to the final 2:  Austin & Michelle

and Michelle won it!

There is a trophy with names engraved on it and everything.  It's a fun tradition and without fail people show up with some pretty creative eggs.  This year we had Jordan with modge podge all over his egg, his wife Margaret put foam stickers all over hers...still broke.  It's usually the grocery store egg with no fancy stuff that takes the trophy.  I would know...I've won it twice. 

I had the opportunity on Sunday to teach sharing time in Primary.  The Spirit was so strong as we watched part of the Lamb of God and talked about the Savior's atonement and resurrection.    After seeing HOP! the day before, it was nice to be able to teach my own child as well about the true meaning of Easter.  I am so grateful for Him and for His sacrifice. I think Hobby Lobby said it best:  HE DIED!  WE LIVE!