Easter

We were so happy to have family here for Easter. We went on an Easter egg hunt with our neighborhood on Saturday morning. The kids had a great time. Ellie won the golden egg which was an awesome bubble blower the kids really enjoyed. Jerry was giving Nate a haircut so he missed the hunt but Nate's hair looks great. It was really fun to hear Nate play the guitar and sing. He is very talented. He is looking forward to playing football this year. I can't believe he is a senior! Teresa's fiance, Doug and his daughter Maddie were staying in Coral Canyon. We hooked up with them and went to the aquatic center on Saturday. It was really fun. Last year Landon was really scared of the water slide but this year both he and Lauren were going down on their own. They really had fun. Unfortunately, Lauren came down with the stomach flu so Jerry was unable to take the older kids to Las Vegas. He just didn't want to leave me with a sick toddler and the baby. Poor Daniel ended up with mop duty and was a great sport about cleaning up after Lauren. Between Avery's spit up and Lauren's illness, Jerry changed his clothes many times. I am so glad he stayed. He is such a great help with the kids. I got an awesome new purse the the help of Jess and Kenzie. I got lots of compliments on it from my young women. They love shopping at Rue 21 so they were able to go there with their Mom. Jerry colored Easter eggs with the kids and they turned out great. We made the resurrection rolls again on Easter morning and the Easter bunny came. Lauren was feeling better and looked for her Easter eggs in her cute Easter dress. Teresa and the kids went to sacrament with Landon and I and then they took off for home. All the kids were so helpful with Landon, Lauren and Avery. Landon started crying when he got home from church and realized they were not here! Landon gave his first talk in Primary (besides the one he gave the first week with no preparation). I asked him if I could come and help and initially said his teachers (the Sanders) would help him but finally agreed I could come and hold the picture. I helped him read a scripture and then he gave his "Easter lesson." That morning he had given us all a lesson about Christ and his resurrection. I assumed this was the Easter lesson he planned on giving in Primary. When he started out with, "this morning, I woke up and came downstairs and there were Easter eggs everywhere!" I knew this lesson was not the one he had previously rehearsed. I was trying so hard not to laugh. He did add a few comments about Christ and the real reason for Easter at the end. He did a great job and is not scared to be in front of people at all. Lauren, Avery and I stayed home and slept for a few hours. The Wright's had Jerry and Landon over for dinner. Landon had a great time playing with their son, Luke. They are a wonderful family and so generous. This is the second Easter we have been with Gary's family. I think we are making it an annual tradition!