Busy Easter Weekend

Our Easter weekend began on Thursday evening as I traveled to Heather's school for her softball game. There would be no school on Good Friday, so all the grand girls met up at the game and then traveled home with me for an overnight and Friday play date.

Julianna and Sadie had a grand time moving sand while Heather played ball.

Ruby tried to teach them the nuances of bridge building but they were more into hole digging.

Heather has been enjoying a great softball season. The weather was just perfect for a game.

Friday they were up early and out in the garden where they picked and arranged floral bouquets.

The jasmine is now blooming and have taken over for the citrus for adding scent to the backyard. (The tiny white flowers in the middle.)

Once it heated up outside, we came in to make our own flower fairy dolls from a Klutz kit I had picked up in the children's section of the BYU Bookstore.

While the glue dried on their fairy dolls, they made funny faces.

See the little purse? Another BYU Bookstore bargain. I picked up several for just 99 cents each!


Can you pick out the flower fairies in this picture?

The girls went home late Friday afternoon and Grandpa Glen picked up the boys for an overnight on Friday. They were both such good sports. TJ went for the third time and Toby a second time to the Mesa Easter Pageant that evening. We had invited a family with boys to go with us and TJ and Toby helped make them feel welcome and comfortable.

The night was warm and beautiful and the pageant an engaging retelling of the life of Jesus Christ.

Saturday found grandma and grandpa regrouping and preparing for our traditional Easter dinner and front yard Easter egg hunt. This cute bunny filled all the eggs while grandma finished her knitting.

After dinner, Nathan once again hid the eggs for his niece, nephews, and son to find.

We were a bit short on family this year with Ryan and Emilia in New Mexico, Janae and Andrew on St. Kitts, and David and Sally traveling to Sally's parents in San Diego. And then to top it off, Julianna wasn't feeling well so we were also missing Julianna and Susan. There was room for everyone at the table!

Oscar buckled up his seat belt and went hunting for eggs.

He loved every minute!


His Lowe's car was the perfect vehicle for egg hunting!

There were plenty of eggs.

Some with $2 bills.

And in no time at all, they had all been found.

After the hunt, all enjoyed Glen's beautiful lawn and perfect temperatures.

I also sent them home with a hand knitted stuffed animal.

I found the free patterns here. There was a bit of discussion as to whom should get which critter. Which one would you have chosen?

After everyone went home, I filled the dishwasher with load number one of dirty dishes and went to bed. I slept really well! Good times!