I received this invitation Saturday evening. When I suggested it, my family went into action and made beautiful happen! It was so fun to bear testimony.
We gathered up our plastic eggs. We didn't have candy for the eggs and no plans for an Easter egg hunt. We still had fun but writing notes for each egg (He is not here, He is risen, Jesus loves you...) and then hid them around the yards of our kids homes in town. It was sneaky and fun.
Easter morning we were out the door in time to enjoy the sunrise. We went to Pioneer Heritage Park, enjoyed the view of the sun, temple, clouds, color and beauty. We sang songs, read John 20 and just enjoyed the quiet time here.
These two kiddos are such great sports. They are fun to be with and bring such joy to every day. After we read about the resurrection, we had them race down to this spot for another picture. The winner was these two that Jesus loves.
Sweet rolls for breakfast. (no cinnamon)
We shared one Easter basket and also were surprised by an Easter lily from our neighbors. It smells wonderful. It is my first ever and I like it.
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| Easter bunny offerings and an Easter lily with card from Arnoldsons |
This is our second year of the tradition with a red egg. It is dyed with yellow onion skins, turns this beautiful red and represents a story from when it was illegal to be a believer. The believers used a red egg to share their testimony that He is risen. The matriarch of the family shares their testimony and the egg is kept all year as a reminder of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This year we read Grandma Marilyn Peterson's testimony. Sure wish we could have had her here too.
We enjoyed a meal of ham, potatoes, asparagus, jello, rolls and strawberry shortcake. Since we all live and work together, it made sense to celebrate together. So very grateful for family both close by and those we get to talk to wherever they are.
It is also Maddie's third birthday. She is a sweetie.
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| Samuel, Natalie, Gideon, William |
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| Natalie, Jared, William, Thomas |
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| Simeon and Debbie |
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