Easter

Having Easter and Conference on the same day made Sunday extra special. We got up early (probably because Cole's parents told him the Easter Bunny was coming and he'd already tried to wake up a couple times Saturday night even before he fell asleep - even before we left his room after saying goodnight - somebody needs to write not to do that in a parenting book somewhere!) He was really excited to see the Easter Bunny and/or what he'd left for him in his basket!!

He woke up happy and of course, Brookie woke up when he did. We tried to stall for a futile 10 seconds. I thought maybe Brookie could drink a bottle before we jumped into the baskets and candy and all that, but YEAH RIGHT! They were way too excited. Cole got eggs, a wash rag bunny, a bubble "Peter Pan" sword, a McQueen car a "squishy crocodile" and a toothbrush. He was elated!! Brookie got bracelets, a baby bottle with disappearing juice, sunglasses, her first toothbrush, a washrag bunny and eggs. She was pretty happy too. What a great treat! It was fun to watch the kiddos be so excited. :)



The rest of the day was quite relaxing. We ate breakfast (biscuits and gravy - ty's favorite) and Brookie took a nap while we watched Conference. It was the most relaxing session of Conference we've watched since we've had kids. It was terrific!! Coleman watched too and was pretty attentive for a 2 year old. He loved the choir and kept reporting to us that he'd seen people he knows in the choir. :) So funny! He listened to some of the talks, frequently said "amen" at the end and watched "the prophet." It was great for Ty and me to just be able to listen together while he played and tuned in and out. Knowing how fast his brain works, I wouldn't be suprised if he was just multitasking instead of tuning in and out. He did a pretty good job of keeping up.

Both the kids were asleep for the second session - and in the same room nonetheless! SCORE! Ty and I got to watch another session together. I was about to put a turkey breast in the oven for dinner when our neighbors called and invited us over. It was nice to spend dinner time with friends. Sunday dinners with us alone sometimes get a little loneley. Dinner was fun and we enjoyed hanging out. Thanks Andersens!



We had double fun too because they came over Monday to eat turkey with us. It brought back memories of the fun times at University Village when we did dinner with friends every week. So fun.



We had a great Easter. Conference was wonderful and the music was my favorite part. I love when the choir sings the primary songs. They're so beautiful and simple and so inspiring. I love how I felt after Conference - rejuvinated and more at peace about the world around me. I'm so grateful to know that Heavenly Father knows us and knows our lives and situations. He knows our hearts. He loves us unconditionally and his love will carry us through any trial, temptation or fear we may face. I'm so thankful for his love and for the Gospel. I love the Book of Mormon and it's teachings. I'm so thankful for the prophet, Joseph Smith and the faithful early saints that left such a legacy for us all. I know Thomas S. Monson is a Prophet, Seer and Revelator. I'm so thankful to know he is here to lead us in the way our Father in Heaven would have us go.

Cole opneing his Easter basket

Brookie opening her Easter basket

Brookie eating her treats and trying out her new accessories

Mcqueen and the squishy crocodile watched as Coleman ate his treats

2 kiddos very happy that the Easter bunny visited

Brookie slept through Conference. I think I took this picture then... she's so cute when she sleeps. It makes me laugh that she sticks her bum up in the air like that

Coleman listening to the prophet and enjoying his Easter treats

Cole and Dad sharing some Easter yummies

Grandpa Terry, Grandma Marilee and the Uncles sent the kiddos (and the parents) new Easter clothes. We went outside between Conference sessions to play on the grass and do bubbles. Here are a few pictures of the kids in their new Easter outfits while we were playing outside.

The Easter Bunny visited me again a few days after Easter. Ty got me one of my favorite movies to put in my post-Easter basket. He's so thoughtful and sweet. Thanks hun! The suspense was exciting too. He gave me clues about it, but wouldn't tell me what he was planning on getting beforehand. Very tricky. Love you sweetheart!