This Easter didn't feel the same, since we spent it in our pj's, in the Family Room watching conference, instead of dressing up and going to church. It was definitely easier on my budget, though. (No Easter dresses, etc. if your wondering why?) The kids woke up about 7:30, ready to get their baskets. This year we tied different color string to the kids baskets. The string started from their room, and went all over (including outside, through garages, etc) and ended where we hid their basket. The kids had a lot of fun following their string. Of course, Sophia's was the shortest and easiest and led behind our holiday tree. Bostons led to the basketball court (we got him a new basketball), Aubrie's was on the front patio, and Ethan's was up in the swing set.
After the basket hunt, we had a big breakfast and watched conference. An hour after the first session, our neighbors came over for an Easter egg hunt. It's amazing how fast 8 kids can find 90 eggs.
After the hunt, the neighbors went home, the kids had a small lunch, and then we put Sophia down before the second session.
The kids did really well during the session. They sat in the family room, and at the kitchen table (which is basically our family room) and worked on their Conference packets. I'm seeing a light at the end of the tunnel!!!! Even Sophia did well the first session. There were a lot of great talks, and I look forward to the conference Ensign so I can review!
An hour after the second session, our neighbors came back over for Easter dinner. We had ham, potatoes, salad, my yummy strawberry cake, etc. It was very casual, and the kids had fun playing. It was perfect! I'm not very big on china and linens. Pulling out my glass plates and glasses is fancy for me. I don't even own a table cloth for my table, and I like it that way!:) If the food is good and the company is good, that's all that matters! A nice relaxing day to celebrate and focus on the Savior and his great sacrifice.
