EGG DYING PARTY

We had shaving cream with food coloring, rubber cement, multi colored sharpies, traditional egg dye and lots of eggs.

It was so much fun and an activity the man clan look forward to every year.  Even though the lair wreaks of eggs, I love this tradition!

OUR EASTER WEEKEND

Our weekend was a busy one. We are still working on the older boys' room (gosh, was I wrong thinking we'd have it done in two weekends) and managed to find time to color eggs and do our Easter basket shopping late, really late. I unintentionally go overboard every year, so this year I made a real effort to not have this Easter be a Christmas Jr. The man clan woke up to Easter baskets, then we went to church.
Beautiful flowers for the Easter weekend and we had the most gorgeous day on Sunday - and not one drop of rain.
The family came over for Easter dinner. Not one photo of the crazy gang. It was delicious and really fun. My sister ended the evening making everyone Easter smores. Needless to say, that was a huge hit and a fun way to end the festivities.

PS - My heart broke this weekend when our 7 year old found out the Easter bunny and put two and two together and discovered the Santa secret.

HE IS RISEN

"In our hour of deepest sorrow, we can receive profound peace from the words of the angel that first Easter morning: 'He is not here: for he is risen.'" -Thomas S. Monson

I'm so incredibly grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. To know that he has taken on my sins and rescued my soul is overwhelming at times. I'm thankful for the peace that comes with knowing that if I choose to follow him and try my best to be like him, that I can live with him again. I'm thankful for the knowledge that our families can be eternal and I look forward to the day to see my loved ones who have passed.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!

HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY

Painting by Simon Dewey

HELLO, MY NAME IS LAURA AND I'M

addicted to Peeps.Yellow is my favorite, followed by pink. They can be rabbit or chicks, stale, frozen or fresh. But for the record, when they are fresh my taste buds delight and they are exceptionally fresh this year.

EASTER GOODIES = FUN

and shenanigans....

A sugar high = oh. my. goodness.....

HAPPY EASTER

Hymn 136 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives

I know that my Redeemer lives.
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead.
He lives, my ever living Head.
He lives to bless me with his love.
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my humble soul to feed.
He lives to bless in time of need.

He lives to grant me rich supply.
He lives to guide me with his eye.
He lives to comfort me when faint.
He lives to hear my soul's complaint.
He lives to silence all my fears.
He lives to wipe away my tears.
He lives to calm my troubled heart.
He lives all blessings to impart.

He lives, my kind, wise heavenly Friend.
He lives and loves me to the end.
He lives and while he lives, I'll sing.
He lives, my Prophet, Priest and King.
He lives and grants me daily breath.
He lives, and I shall conquer death.
He lives, my mansion to prepare.
He lives, to bring me safely there.

He lives! All glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same.
Oh, sweet, the joy this sentence gives.
"I know that my Redeemer lives!"
He lives! All glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior still the same.
Oh, sweet, the joy this sentence gives.
"I know that my Redeemer lives!"

I hope you have had a lovely Easter Sunday.

COLORING EASTER EGGS

was hilarious fun this year...

Their 'old school' charm, along with our dyed fingers were a perfect combo....

I LOVE HEARING GIGGLING

while we watch TV together.

Tonight we watched It's The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown and it just made my heart full....
Snuggling on the couch with my wee ones, being amused, laughing and having a great 'quieter' time with my man clan.

It's the best....