Easter 2011

Easter is such a wonderful holiday. The reason for celebrating along with fun activities and wonderful family make it one of my favorites! I got the entire weekend off and it was fantastic! Jackson, Kellsi and I headed to Delta Thursday afternoon. That night we just played cards. Friday morning we went to the sand hills and played for a bit, and then had lunch at the park. Jackson wasn't too sure of the Sand "boons." He kept getting sand in his eyes. But, he loved the park! After the park, my cousins and I had a craft day at my Grandma's house. It was a lot of fun to visit and craft. Later we colored Easter eggs and then Alex made it into town.
Saturday morning was the Easter egg hunt! Jackson was pretty excited! But, as it started Jackson was a little slow picking up eggs. So, Alex "encouraged" (kind of yelled, but he said he was just encouraging :) and Jackson got mad. So, he sat on the ground and cried. Little Stink! He did get some eggs though and even won a prize! Once he discovered the candy in the eggs and his prize he was happy again! After the egg hunt we headed out for our picnic. We went to a really neat place that is an old volcano. It was fun, although a bit colder than I would have liked. Then, everyone went back to Delta for the softball game. Alex loves the softball game and although he didn't get any home runs this year, he did very well! Saturday night we played cards and chatted and then went to bed so the Easter bunny could visit :)
Jackson was so funny when we woke him up. He was pretty excited to see all of his toys and treats! He got a special egg with a special message, but that will be in another post!

Sam at the sand dunes

Sam and Kellsi dragging Jackson to the top!

Coloring easter eggs

Cheese! He laughed and laughed at this egg with a face on it!

I think this picture is so funny. He wasn't mad, but he sure looks angry!

So excited for the egg hunt!

A little sad :(

Give him some candy and the smile is back!

Easter bunny was very generous!

He loves Woody!

Trying out his new Buzz chair

So handsome and all spiffed up for church

Sunday morning we went to my Aunt's ward where they did an Easter cantata. I just love music and feel like it is the best way to celebrate such a wonderful occasion. I am so thankful to my Savior Jesus Christ for the things he suffered so I can be forgiven and live with Him again. I am so grateful for the chance to celebrate His ressurrection and to focus on Him. I hope that I can strive to be more like Him and to take full advantage of His atonement.