Easter

Easter was nice this year. No frills, just simple. We had an Easter egg hunt with some friends Saturday night in our front/backyard and the kids enjoyed hunting for eggs. Sunday was Stake Conference and then we went to a friend's for dinner. The best part of the weekend was watching the kids expressions as they saw their Easter baskets. Austin got a couple of things to build, a jump rope, bubbles, glow-in-the-dark stars, and a little candy. Carson got cars (of course) and that's all he needed to be happy.

Carson found an egg in his dump truck

Reaching high in the tree!

The kids and their goods

Look what the Easter bunny brought!

Grandma and Grandpa gave the kids dog pillow pets. It was a hit!

Family at the park

I love this time of year to remember the single most important event that has happened in Earth's history. The death of our Savior, Jesus Christ. What succeeded that event, that Jesus Christ made possible for us, was the gift of the Atonement. Without it, we cannot be forgiven of our sins and return to live with Him again. Knowing that our Savior suffered every affliction and sorrow for us is beyond incomprehensable sometimes. I cannot imagine the pain and grief that He beared for us. And why did He do it? Because He loves us perfectly in a way that we, as human mortals, cannot understand yet. My testimony of the atonement is real and I am so thankful that our loving Heavenly Father has paved a way for us to return and live in His glory someday.