Easter Weekend

On Friday we went out to my Grandma Shurtz's with all my cousin's and their families. We always have so much fun visiting and the kids love playing with all their cousin's. We are so grateful to have so much family living close by. We colored eggs, and then a couple of the Father's and older cousin's hid all the eggs in the backyard for the kiddies to find. After that we just snacked and visited while the kids played. I rarely see my kids when we are there. They are so busy playing. Hayley was so happy all day too. She just crawled around and explored Grandma's house and didn't play shy with anyone. Ryan was at home sick so he missed all the fun. We had a really nice day. I only got one pic of the boys decorating eggs...

Saturday morning the Easter bunny came. He usually leaves a trail of chocolates leading the kids to their easter buckets. The kids were excited and loved getting their treats. Then we had my nephew Ben's baptism later that morning. It was such a nice baptism and Ben looked so grown up and handsome. We are so proud of him. Nate and Ben are best little friends and I really hope they will stay close forever. After the baptism we went out to Roy and Connie's to visit for a few hours. 

The kids all lined up to get a good look!

Best buddies!

Out at the farm Nate was eating an apple and Hayley followed him around begging for bites! It was so cute and funny!

Sunday we went to church. Easter Sunday is always awesome and I love talking about our Saviour and his Atonement. The spirit is always so strong. I taught the YW lesson and it went really well. We have a really good group of girls. After church my family all came over for dinner and Devon made a delicious potato soup and we had brownies for dessert. We had a nice visit and really enjoy spending time with our families. 

I am extremely grateful for my Saviour! The last few years have been really tough with losing my Mom, battling some depression, and having 4 little one's to raise. My Saviour has always been there for me and has helped me find peace and love in those hard moments. I am grateful that he died for me so that I could return to my Momma and Heavenly Father and Saviour again one day... And be with my family forever. What an amazing gift!