Easter 2014

Before I jump into Easter I wanted to include this cute picture of Lily and her friend Hannah.  We watched Hannah for a little bit and Lily was so excited to have a friend over that was just for her.  

 Easter was a great weekend.  Bryan didn't have any call and we were able to spend it as a family.  The morning before Easter we had a ward party and Easter egg hunt/breakfast.  The food was so good and the girls had so much fun hunting for eggs with their friends.  Olivia is one of Audrey's very favorites.

 Lily did a little egg hunting herself.  I never did catch a picture of Julia because she went off and running before I could.  I had these cute long dresses for Audrey and Julia to wear but Julia refused because she couldn't run with a long skirt.  She takes her Easter egg hunting a little too seriously.

 That evening we dyed eggs.  This is one of my very favorite traditions and the girls really enjoyed it.  We did tie dye this year and the eggs turned out really pretty.

 Oh this Lily.  She is so fun.

 It was perfect weather for Easter as well.  I love it when the weather cooperates.

 The finished products.  It was messy and our hands were all green but it was fun.  I have girls who love to create.

 This one was Julia's favorite.

 That night we left the baskets on the table and notes for the Easter bunny.  I decided that I am kind of tired of Easter baskets full of junky toys that just clutter the house so I asked the Easter Bunny to go ahead and just get the girls ONE thing.  I don't want Easter to turn into Christmas but I really wanted the girls to have something they needed and something that would get them outside.

 The Easter Bunny responded.  The girls were beyond BEYOND excited about all of this.

 So....instead of hidden baskets the girls found one hidden present.  Julia and Audrey both got rollers skates. Audrey was so happy about this, if you weren't able to tell by her smile.

 Lily got a new trike.  The little push bike she was riding just wasn't cutting it and this bike can double as a stroller so it has been a great thing for her.  She just recently learned how to use the pedals.  She is riding this bike constantly.

 I assumed the girls would like the rollerblades but I was unprepared for how much.  The first day, I must admit, was pretty rough.  They both fell A LOT and got pretty frustrated.  I was surprised that the next day they requested to practice more.  This has continued for weeks now and they are both pretty good.  Julia has gotten really fast and can turn corners.  Audrey has also gained a lot of confidence and is doing great.  I think the Easter Bunny gets an A plus on this one.

 After presents they gathered the hidden eggs.

 As is common at this age, Lily just wanted the candy.  I bet she ate her weight in jelly beans.

 Then we got al dressed up for church.  I love Easter dresses.

 My beautiful girls.  It was such a great Sunday and I am thankful that we were also able to remember the Savior and all that he has done for us.  So grateful for this family and that because of Him we can be just together forever.