We always put a few eggs in easy places in the grass for the younger kids, but Dylan was having none of that. He stomped right out to the forest and joined in with the big kids. He loved finding the eggs and would get so excited after he would find one. He knew there was a treat inside and the second the hunt was over, he was stuffing candy in his mouth.
Kennedy and Alex each found a $5 egg. Kennedy was way excited about her extra dough but all Alex cared about was the candy. I'm pretty sure he lost the five bucks before we even made it home!
Saturday also happened to be my dad's 81st birthday so we had a little party for him. I'm so thankful that my dad is so healthy and still doing so much for us at his age. He is amazing and we are so lucky to have him. I love you dad!
Sunday brought us to church and trying to remember the real reason for celebrating Easter. It wasn't easy after doing Easter baskets in the morning and kids being whiny and mommy feeling yucky. (Probably all the yummy food and candy I downed the day before).
We finally made it to church and I was able to teach my Primary class about the resurrection of Jesus and remembering why we really celebrate Easter. It was really nice and I finally started feeling better about things. Then we went to sacrament meeting. Game over. Dylan is impossible in church right now. We couldn't wait to get home. I was still feeling yucky.
We made it home and I crashed on the couch. I felt better later and Char and her family came by to watch the kids round up more eggs and candy. I don't think I've ever seen Dylan eat so much candy before. I'm surprised he didn't get sick!
The day ended up okay after a rough start. I'm glad we were able to celebrate Easter and at least try a little to get beyond the Easter bunny and candy and remember Jesus, if only for a few minutes!
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