Easter

(a pre-Easter egg hunt with Avery and Mason, at the YMCA)

This year we celebrated Easter with a big festive dinner enjoyed by our friends and family. And, to end the evening...a giant Easter egg hunt. The children ran, giggled, and tossed many candy filled eggs into their baskets. I love to watch their big smiles and quick moves as they look for the hidden eggs. What a joy. However, I am most thankful to know that true joy comes from knowing the Savior. I am grateful for the gospel and the knowledge we have to learn of Him and celebrate His life and Resurrection. We had a delightful night, and here are just a few pics from this Easter season.

It's your party...

Wow- sa-yow-sa! April is one big celebration in our home as we are busy with birthdays and parties. The month of April hits us as hard as December, with less preparations, equal stress, and over the top time spent celebrating. Jeff's birthday is April 13, a few days later the twins celebrate on April 17. Then, usually Easter falls somewhere in the middle.

To celebrate Jeff's birthday this year, we kept the plan simple. He loves a casual night of friends, food and fun. So, we threw a very "spur of the moment" get together. Thanks to the Pattersons for letting us all gather at their home for dessert and good times. Jeff and I started his night out at a nice Italian restaurant. Then moved on to the Pattersons home to finish the celebration. I told him Kimberly had made some of her famous banana bread pudding....I just didn't mention that all his friends would be there. It wasn't' the typical "jump out and yell surprise" yet, it was fun to watch his reaction.

Enjoy a few pics....shame on me for not capturing more of the festive moments. Oops.

The night was a sweet treat for him...Thanks again, everyone!

Happy Birthday, to my sweetheart.... and theirs! My children love their daddy.
Their hearts belong to him.
Through and through.
True love.
Best Friends.

Undeniable and unmistakable admiration
for the man they call daddy.
I love him a lot, too!

Thanks for being the man that we fall in love with day after day.

Happy Birthday from from all of us.
We love you clear from "Disneyland to Omaha"

I know, I know...

I have a lot of catching up to do....I will start with Jeff's birthday.

stay tuned.