What is Easter?

Someone in my Relief Society class mentioned that the Church put out a video on Christ and it appears on the YouTube home page.  It's a beautiful video and I encourage all to watch it.

Today my children got candy, Legos, and a nice dinner.
But sometimes I forget to teach them how important these special holidays are, and what they truly are about.  I want them to know Because of him, Jesus Christ, we can overcome so much.  The despair I have felt in in my life has been taken away and my burdens made lighter when I have sought after his help and guidance.  Before I was married, I felt alone a lot in my life.  Many times I felt lost and didn't know what I should be doing.  As a true Shepard he has guided me and continues to do so.  For his atonement I am forever grateful.

April Family Reunion

So I believe it wasn't really a reunion (no cheesy t-shirts, no rentals on the beach), but it was a family gathering.  Max's oldest cousin Kaylee was baptized this past Saturday.  The family got together to support her and also to celebrate her 8th Birthday.  We went to the hot springs, did some bowling, took some pictures, and went shopping of course.  Even the Men hit up Home Dept together.  It's weird witnessing Jake's younger siblings grow up.  I've known them for 6 years now and they are no longer "kids" to me. Tyler is driving now and Ashley is already finishing up her first year in college.  Our niece Kaylee was 2 when Jake and I were married and now she is old enough to be baptized.    It makes me reflect on my little boys and how much they have changed since we moved to Logan this past Summer. 

I was able to take some pictures at the hot springs.  Max is scared of the water due to an incident that happened last year.  He refused to swim until he was able to play basketball with Grandma Barb.  We were grateful that she was there to convince him to go back in.

Nothing but net!

Cousin Mya

Tyler.....need I say more.

Dexter loves the water.

Grandpa Ralph, Reagan, and Erinn.

Jacob.

I finally got a smile out of her. 

He shoots!  He scores!

Ali, Marci, and Murphy.

Cousin Kevin

Cousin Trampas

This was the best pic I could get  of Cheyenne.  She refused to let me take one. 

Reagan, Erinn, and Jess. 

Max on the ride home.  He was out!

They enjoyed kiddie bowling.  Here's Mya, Dex, Jake, and Jake's crack. 

Grandpa Ralph and Ben.

Jake's Dad made a toy chest for the kids and needless to say it has been a real hit around here.  Unfortunately, it's still empty.

It's a great way to boost them up so they can watch the cars outside. 

Then they realized it was a good dance platform.....

until they almost fell off. 

Dexter spent 20 minutes just opening and shutting it. 

Then I walked in and they told me they were setting sail.