Happy Easter!!

We've been having some mighty fine weather, which is a sure sign that Spring is here!  Although we don't get a very long Spring season in terms of temperatures, we're trying to enjoy what we do get!

The Easter Bunny filled the kids' baskets with goodies galore!

 Yay for new princesses,

 Skylanders and Legos,

Rainbow Loom bands,

books,

iTunes gift cards and duct tape!

 Nothing like a mouthful of chocolate for breakfast!

 REAL breakfast-  Matt's specialty, German pancakes

Our crew, all dressed up in their Easter finest!  Still trying to coordinate, as long as they will let me!

This year, we had Easter dinner with Matt's family.  Grandma always has an Easter egg hunt for the kids with prizes and treats!

Of course we all know that the real reason we celebrate Easter isn't because of the Bunny or the candy or the egg hunts.  I love this picture {by Simon Dewey} of the Savior, with his soft face and his outstretched hands.  Our Savior suffered for our sins then died for us on the cross.  He rose again three days later, all so that we could live with our Heavenly Father again.   I love that Spring signifies renewal, just as we will all be resurrected someday.