Easter Festivities

I tried to make Easter more like Christmas this year, with activities weeks before to help my children understand the importance of the day. We made resurrection rolls and celebrated Palm Sunday as well. We spent an FHE talking about Jesus clearing the temple and then discussing how we could make our home more like a temple.

Mariah reminded us that the kids needed to wear their Easter clothes on Palm Sunday because we wouldn't be at church on Easter Sunday.

Chet was so excited to coordinate his outfit with Austin and picked out the shirts himself. Tanner had to work that day so there were a few scary mommy moments that morning, but somehow I still got some good smiles out of them. Thank goodness kids are so forgiving. 

Laying down our "cloaks" and waving palm leaves to celebrate Christ's entry into Jerusalem. Austin saying "Hosannah!" was pretty adorable. 

We did some fun secular Easter things too. One day we had an Easter Egg hunt at our house. It was pouring rain so we had the younger kids collect eggs in the house and then sent the older kids outside for their hunt. I was surprised at how focussed Austin was on getting eggs. 

 Chet wasn't feeling very well that day, but he perked up long enough to get his eggs. After that he went to his room and fell asleep through all the noise of the party. 

I waited for a time when Tanner would be home to dye eggs, that way I could still be a fun mom. 

Easter morning I had a scavenger hunt where the kids found eggs containing different things that represented the last day of the Savior's life and his resurrection. I also bought chocolate rabbits for the kids and they were so excited about that. They nibbled on them all throughout the day and finished them before dinner. 

We were able to get our kids more involved with General Conference this year too. We made sure they were focussed for the Solemn Assembly and sustaining of our new Prophet President Nelson. It was such a special moment when we all raised our hands, even Austin. Even though we were thousands of miles away, the Spirit was still so strong. How grateful we are for a Prophet! 

I am so grateful for Easter and what it means. Sharing this time with our children makes it all the more special.