Easter Day

On Easter morning, Gwen woke us up bright and early. We headed downstairs to see what the Easter Bunny brought. Rick had us pause for a photo before going down...




Gwen and Fiona enjoyed looking for their Easter baskets, searching for eggs, and seeing if the Easter bunny ate the snack they left. Of course, they also loved playing with their new little toys and eating the treats/cheerios hiding in the Easter eggs.

We took a break to eat breakfast (more waffles) and spent the rest of the day watching Conference and enjoying one another's company.

Later in the afternoon, my family came for dinner and we had one last Easter egg hunt. (What was that our fifth?) I couldn't get them to hold still for a picture, but they are still cute.

Easter Eve

I vote that Easter always falls on Conference weekend, because it was just awesome. We kicked off Easter/Conference weekend with a waffle breakfast while watching conference.

After conference we walked (while Gwen skipped) down to the park for the neighborhood egg hunt...

Fiona kept warm in her stroller- it was freezing out!

After Gwen got her desired number of eggs, she sat on a bench and surveyed the contents. I kept pointing out the dozens of eggs that remained in the field and she didn't want anymore. Gwen is anything but greedy (most of the time). It's just one of the millions of things I love about her.

Back at home, a snapped a few pics of the girls because they are so darn adorable.

We colored eggs as we watched the afternoon session of Conference. Once Gwen realized that we couldn't keep the eggs forever, she became a little sad. We decided to do a few hollowed out eggs so that we had a few keepsakes. It was so fun! Blowing out the eggs is a little tough ,but it was worth it. This might become a family tradition.

Gwen with our hollow eggs

As Rick was getting ready for Priesthood Session that evening, I felt a little envious that he had something to do with them men while us girls were stuck at home. I realized that we didn't have to stay home either. I quickly grabbed a few things, got my girls, and we headed for the temple.

It was so quiet and peaceful (and rainy) there. It was awesome to wander the grounds with the girls and talk to them about the time Daddy and I were married there.

After the temple we went to Deseret Book for ladies night. I got a few door prizes and won a raffle (boo yah!) Gwen loved reading books, playing with the kids, and eating cookies. Fiona loved looking cute and eating cheerios. I also bought an Easter book for the girls, which was one of my main purposes in going.

I got my girls home late, but it was definitely worth it. It looks like I've created another tradition! Sadly, I didn't have my camera with me!

Before bed, we left out carrots and cabbage for the Easter Bunny!

The fun-filled day definitely wore Gwen out. She slept well that night!

Egg Hunt #1

Lucky Gwen got to go to three Easter Egg hunts this Easter season. The first was at our church. Before we left, Gwen needed to make sure she had the perfect outfit on. She takes fashion to a whole new level.

Once at the church, Fiona got to chill in her stroller with her Fishies while Gwen had some fun.

The kids rotated between different stations where they got to do things like face/hand painting, cookie decorating and other fun games.

Man I love her eyes.

Let's see that one closer. She's just too cute...

Fiona continued to enjoy watching it all from her stroller. What a good baby.

Gwen really liked the Easter Egg Golf. I was told that she was one of the few who hit it gently enough to not break the egg open.

Soon it was time to get their decorated bags and start hunting.

Gwen was eager to take her eggs inside and see what she got...

Meanwhile, Fiona was still sitting patiently in her stroller.

One egg hunt down, two to go!