Sunday Egg Hunt

To end our weekend full of fun and all things Easter we met Matt's family, the Keller, side for good food and the annual egg hunt. When we arrived there were what looked like hundreds of eggs hidden, and not so hidden, around the yard. The kids were eager to get started picking them up. Parker knew exactly what to do and before I knew it his basket was overflowing. Grandma Kerry had to get him a bag to dump his eggs in so he could continue gathering the rest of the eggs. Paige knew what to do as well, but she was a little more selective in the eggs she gathered. When she first went out she was picking up one or two here and there and then she went to the garden area where there were a ton of eggs. Instead of picking up all the eggs she could see, she would pick an egg up, shake it to make sure there was something inside before she put it in her basket. It was hilarious to watch. She also ended up with an overflowing basket. In fact all of the kids got spoiled and had a great time. Inside the eggs were toy cars, parachute toys, squinkies, and plastic bugs. Both Parker and Paige got some of each and Paige shared her squinkies with Parker. Now they are both obsessed with them. Is it okay for my 5 year old boy to be playing with and wanting to collect squinkies?? I see no harm. We had a wonderful Easter weekend with family and created some more memories.

On a side note, Parker gave a talk in Primary on Sunday. I didn't know he had a talk because no note was sent home or a phone call received. I sat down in Sacrament meeting and saw in the bulletin that he was giving a talk. WHAT??? So much for being prepared! So I hurried and wrote a little something for him to share. We had been talking the past week about Easter and it's true meaning. The kids even watched an Easter video about Jesus Christ and the Resurrection. I tried to explain why we celebrate and how lucky we are that we are on the earth and given the opportunity to be in a family. I think Parker understood because from them on the rest of the week when someone would talk about Easter he would reply, "It's not all about the candy, it's about Jesus". So something got through to him. Anyways, that was what his talk was about, in his words it's not all about the candy...It's all about Jesus.

Sunday Outfits

I love that my mom gets the kids new Easter clothes. They all looked so nice this last Sunday in their brand new clothes. Paige is all girl and get very excited about new clothes and accessories. Parker doesn't seem to care one way or the other, he just wears what I tell him to. They all looked so cute together, I couldn't ask for better kids. (sometimes I say I would trade them, but I really wouldn't!) I love them all to pieces. I am so lucky to have each of them in my life. I look at little Paxten and feel so much joy and love for him, it is amazing how much your heart grows each time you have a new baby. I love that Parker and Paige love him so much too! Our family is growing and I love it!!

Easter Morning

The kids were just about as excited about the Easter Bunny as they are about Santa Claus. Matt and I tried not to go too overboard this year. Parker and Paige each got a bucket and shovel, a set of sidewalk chalk and a set of plastic lawn tools along with candy in their baskets. Paxten got a teething toy and some candy, even though he can't eat it, he will share with mom and dad. I figured between all the events of the weekend we would have more than enough candy to last for a long time.

Saturday Egg Hunt

After a wonderful lunch the kids were anxious to have their egg hunt. Jackson, Parker and Paige all hid a special hard boiled egg for their dads that they had to find and then Charyn and I hid all the rest of the plastic eggs and a special hard boiled egg for each of the kids to find. After about 20 minutes of hiding eggs, we sure had a lot of eggs for 3 kids, the kids were off and finding eggs. Each of them found their "special" egg, although it took Jackson quite a long time to finally find his. The kids each had a basket full of eggs. Some were even lucky enough to have money in them. Paige was the big winner, she found an egg with $5 in it and two other eggs with $1 in them. The kids will have candy to last them for months! They all had a great time and we enjoyed the sunshine outside hanging out and visiting with each other. We are so excited for the weather to get nicer and to be able to be outside more often. Paxten wasn't too sure of being outside and the sunshine. It sure felt good to us and I am sure he will like it by the end of the summer!

Treasure Hunt

I am trying to get caught up on my Easter posts, but Paxten hasn't been cooperating lately. I finally was able to put him down for a nap and he has stayed asleep for a while. Thank goodness! So here I am trying to get the last of Easter posted before the end of the month!

To keep the kids occupied and entertained while the boys were golfing we made up a treasure hunt for the kids to do in order to find their Easter basket from Grandma and Grandpa. We were blessed to have good weather this year, which hardly ever happens, and so we were able to do the hunt outside. We had about 8 clues hidden around our yard and my parents yard and the kids found the clues quickly. When the last clue was read to lead them into my parents front room the kids all ran for the house and ran inside but were still looking for a clue and right in front of them was the treasure, their baskets. It was pretty funny, they finally noticed and were excited about the goodies grandma had gotten for them. They each got a new spring outfit. Paige got a new Easter dress complete with hairbows, socks, and sandals. The boys all got a new shirt and shorts. Parker also got shoes. They also got candy and a new toy to play with outside. So the goodies in their basket kept them entertained until the boys got back from golfing.

Matt was the winner of the golf game and was pretty excited to have been able to go. He had been looking forward to being able to golf for about a week. He even pulled out his shorts to wear. (I didn't think it was that warm!) After they got back we had a yummy dinner of 7-up chicken and salads and then it was time for the egg hunt.

Egg Dying

We are keeping the tradition alive! We dyed eggs again this year and the kids had a great time. They were both (Parker and Paige) old enough to do it themselves and to have fun with it. (Paxten was napping) Charyn and Jackson were here as well (the boys went golfing in the morning). We dyed about 5 dozen eggs all together. We are all going to be making potato salad and deviled eggs this week. Hahaha. It was fun to so how creative we all can be and for the kids to have something fun and memorable to look forward to each year!

Easter Bunny

I took the kids last Friday to an Easter Egg Hunt here at the swimming pool. They had the area roped off for different age groups and Parker and Paige happened to be in the same group. Thank goodness, because I was by myself and didn't want to leave one of then all alone. When the whistle blew and all the kids ran, poor Paige dropped her bag and about got trampled all over. By the time she got up and got her bag open most of the eggs were gone. I kept yelling to her to "pick up an egg" but she looked confused and afraid out there by herself. She kept looking at me like "mom what do I do?" I wasn't allowed to be out there with her and by the time I got Parker's attention to have him help her all the eggs were picked up and she didn't get one egg! Poor thing! Luckily Parker did good and managed to get about 10 eggs and he was nice enough to share with Paige, I think he felt bad for her too. Inside his eggs was a family pass to go swimming, and when we turned the empty eggs in the kids each got an individual pass to go swimming. So we scored at that egg hunt, now we will have something fun and FREE to do for family night! YAY!! We also had the chance to meet the Easter Bunny while we were there. Paige was hesitant to stand my him and seemed a little afraid, but I talked her into standing by Parker so I could snap a picture. Poor little Paxten missed out on all the adventure. He was asleep in the car seat for most of it and then it was so windy and cold that I didn't dare take him out. I don't want any more sick kids. So he missed out a lot on his first Easter, next year will be funner for him anyways!