Another Easter Extravaganza!

We had another wonderful Easter this year. We are so lucky to live close to our families to celebrate with. It was also fun because Alex was able to really get into it this year. We packed a lot into the the weekend and it is no wonder Alex had one or two meltdowns. Overall, we had lots of fun.

We started Saturday off with our ward breakfast and Easter egg hunt. It was a little cold and the kids were pretty impatient to get hunting. Even though there were hundreds of eggs hidden out on the grass they were all picked up in a matter of seconds. It was pretty funny to see. Alex was able to get a decent amount though.


Next, we headed to the Clements. We had another Easter egg hunt and a delicious lunch.

Max was getting into the excitement.

Mikah is now a seasoned pro.

Alex, checking out his haul.

These eggs were hard-boiled that we later turned in for prizes. Alex was not sure what to think about these eggs. He is probably wondering where the candy is.

Still suspicious of these eggs.

Grandma and Grandpa always spoil us. Alex is checking out his basket full of treats. He even got a cute church shirt and sweater vest. He is so lucky to have such wonderful Grandparents on both sides of our family.

Finally, Saturday night we headed over to the Hettinger's house to paint some Easter eggs. Brandon is deep into the creative process.

Alex wasn't too interested in decorating eggs. He spent the entire night playing outside or downstairs with Grandpa. He is lucky to have such a nice Grandpa that will always play with him. Brandon and I don't mind taking a small break either.

The beautiful results.

After helping to decorate 6 dozen eggs Jaden was a little tired.

On Easter morning we were so excited to see that the Easter bunny had visited our house. Here is a shot of Alex's basket.

After we got Alex up this is what he found. Again, he is naked because he had already taken off his pajamas.

I guessed right and he went for the Pez Dispenser first.

Showing me what he got.

Checking out his new dinosaur book. After getting ready for church we took a few pictures in his Easter get up. We think he is one handsome boy.

Finally, we ended the night with one more Easter Egg hunt at the Hettinger's house. This one had a message about Christ and was a great reminder about why we celebrate the day. I laughed in primary today when a teacher asked the kids why we celebrate Easter and they all yelled out, "Candy!" However, I am so grateful I have a knowledge of Christ and what he did for me.