Easter Eggs

We were able to gather our own Easter eggs this year! Our neighbor went on vacation for a week and asked us to collect the eggs every day while they were gone. We love eggs... sunny side up, scrambled, hard-boiled--you name it!--so we were happy to do it.

 

 It was such a fun experience to visit the chickens every day and see where eggs really come from.

One chicken laid blueish white eggs, and the rest were brown. We weren't sure if this would work with our Easter egg dye, but we gave it a try. 

My freshly bathed babes all lined up to start.

We tried a new kind of dye this year called "Pearlescent." You just put a little in a baggie 'glove' and rub it around on the egg. Much less messy, and they turned out so pretty!

The Easter Bunny came during the night and hid the baskets. Tyler was so cute this year because he can understand all the traditions better. When he heard the Easter bunny came, he said "I want to shake his hand!"

After everybody found their basket they could collect eggs from around the house. It was a little rushed getting the festivities finished in time to get ready for 9 o'clock church, but we made it! I can't say they didn't eat any candy for breakfast...

After church we stayed in our Easter duds for a few family pictures. It was a bright and beautiful day, although the wind was blustery, which made it hard to get a good picture.

My little ones are so sweet! Jake's face cracks me up. I am so blessed to be the mommy of this clan, even if it's a zoo sometimes.

The wind was perfect for blowing their bubble wands from the Easter bunny.

 

They also got star sunglasses and the kids had an impromptu concert being rock stars after lunch. Ty's dancing, Ella's guitar strumming, Maddie on lyrics... cracks me up!

Everybody had a nap in the afternoon (except me as I was busy in the kitchen). I guess Ella tuckered out from all the fun!

We had Mike's family over for Easter dinner. We had roasted a chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy, and everyone brought yummy sides and salads. I tried a healthy dessert called raw berry cheesecake, although there was no cheese. The filling was made from soaked cashews pureed with berries and honey, and the crust was almonds and dates. It was delicious and refreshing after the holiday sugar rush!

Our brother-in-law works in radiology at the hospital and had to work all weekend, so we brought him some Easter dinner at work! It was a fun surprise and outing.

I went to bed feeling full to the brim--not just of food, but also of family and feelings of love and gratitude for my Savior and all that he has done for me. Because of Him life is beautiful.